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    Urdunama

    Urdunama

    Urdunama

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    Length:
    165 episodes
    Language:
    English
    Format:
    Podcast

    Description

    Bollywood songs turn us all into Grammy award-winning bathroom singers! But wait, do you know the meaning of every word you sing? Especially the ones in Urdu? On Urdunama, our host Fabeha Syed takes one word at a time and breaks it down for you.
    Be it the protest poetry of Faiz, or Sameer's 90s nostalgia, we have it all. If you like Urdu and poetry, this podcast is for you!
    Language:
    English
    Format:
    Podcast

    Episodes1 - 10 of 165 episodes

    Title

    Contemplating About Our 'Vajood' in this World

    In this episode of the 'Urdunama' podcast, we delve deep into the profound word 'vajood...

    12 minutes
    		May 08, 2024

    Behind Every 'Mayoosi', Lies a New Hope

    This episode of Urdunama gets real. Our host, Fabeha Syed dives into a feeling we all k...

    15 minutes
    		Apr 27, 2024

    Being 'Khuddar' is not the Same as Being Selfish

    Apologies are in order! Urdunama is making a comeback after a two-week hiatus as Fabeha...

    18 minutes
    		Apr 22, 2024

    Sometimes, Being Be-'Khabar' is the Best Way to Know Yourself

    'Hoshwalon ko khabar kya, bekhudi kya cheez hai'. This ghazal by Nida Fazli has been a ...

    15 minutes
    		Mar 31, 2024

    Nazeer Akbarabadi's Poetry on Holi: Celebrating Unity & Colors

    'Mere hazrat ne Madine mei manaayi Holi'. This line by Gauhar Jaan perfectly encapsulat...

    17 minutes
    		Mar 24, 2024

    This Podcast Won't Let You Stay 'Khafa' for Long!

    In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed discusses the word 'khafa', with a smile on he...

    16 minutes
    		Mar 17, 2024

    Shoot for the 'Chaand', You'll Hit the Stars Even if You Miss

    This week on Urdunama, Fabeha Syed delves into the magic of the word 'chaand' (moon) in...

    18 minutes
    		Mar 11, 2024

    The Life and Legacy of Pankaj Udhas: Ghazal se Naam Tak

    This episode of Urdunama celebrates the life and work of the iconic ghazal singer and c...

    12 minutes
    		Mar 01, 2024

    If the World Leaves You 'Beqarar', Turn to Poetry

    This episode of Urdunama delves into the depths of a single Urdu word, 'beqarar,' captu...

    14 minutes
    		Feb 24, 2024

    Faiz Ahmad Faiz Part II: Echoes of Love and Revolution

    In the previous episode, Fabeha Syed read through some bars of Faiz Ahmed Faiz's prison...

    15 minutes
    		Feb 17, 2024