I have always been fascinated by Aanis's kalaam. It has that je na sais quoi, that will keep you bound to it. Do check out more of his works, if you already haven't. Mail me at aamir@urdudaan.in Instagram - www.instagram.com/urdu.daan You can find all episodes at www.urdudaan.in --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/urdudaan/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/urdudaan/support ..read more

Winters! Its a whole different time isnt it. Fun, if you're a winter person like me. The jitters. The blankets. The clothes. I read this ghazal and got a real wintry feeling. Sharing it with you. Do let me know your thoughts at aamir@urdudaan.in --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/urdudaan/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/urdudaan/support ..read more

isn't this the quintessential Urdu ghazal. I have heard it in songs, in ads, in conversation, you name it. A soothing ghazal for a heart in need of soothing. You can talk to me at aamir@urdudaan.in happy listening --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/urdudaan/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/urdudaan/support ..read more

A conversation with an upcoming poet, Ayn Sheen. Her poetry is not only infused with modernism but is representative of the woman of today. you can mail me at aamir@urdudaan.in --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/urdudaan/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/urdudaan/support ..read more

These are indeed difficult times. Never before have i seen such a huge massacre being carried out LIVE. The world bleeds., and we watch in silence. May the Lord have mercy. mail me at aamir@urdudaan.in instagram - @urdu.daan www.urdudaan.in --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/urdudaan/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/urdudaan/support ..read more

I had to look twice at the already posted episodes to check if i have posted this before. That is how much i love this ghazal, and that is how likely it is for me to go on reciting it. Adeem Hashmi, no introductions needed, was an outstanding poet of recent times. This poem, the metre, the lines, the vibe it emanates - all of it, i have tried to capture in this episode. Let me know if you could feel and not just listen to this one. Write to me at aamir@urdudaan.in or drop me a DM @urdu.daan on instagram you can also check out the dedicated Podcast website - www.urdudaan.in Enjoy listening ..read more

Adaab everyone. کیسے مزاج. I have kept you waiting for long, but trust me, this is going to be worth your while. I bring to you the Guftugu series, where i bring you poets from the urdu world, modern day poets. The first in this series is one of my personaly favorites, Zia Mazkoor. A simple man, who can literally mesmerise you with his not so simple poetry. This is a new addition to what you have been listening to, on your favourite urdu podcast. Pardon the quality, but i assure you we are working on it. Do drop in your feedback at aamir@urdudaan.in You can also visit us on Instagram at www.in ..read more

One of Faiz's most popular nazms. A symbol of revolution, of hope, of divine intervention. Let me know your thoughts at aamir@urdudaan.in --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/urdudaan/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/urdudaan/support ..read more

Are you a poet? or someone in love with a poet? If you're a poet, im sure you can relate with this beautifully penned nazm. If you're the latter, im more than sure that this might have happened to you. A wonderful story, written so poetically, it really gives you goosebumps. Suniye aur bataiye, Mesam sb ki nazm - Wo call. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/urdudaan/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/urdudaan/support ..read more

What a melodious and teasing ghazal this is. I remember hearing it from Team Sukhan for the first time at Jashn e Rekhta. Not only is the internal rhythm of the ghazal amazingly chosen, but the lyrics of this piece of poetry by Bismil sb just make you click your fingers. Let me know if you share the same emotion. I am aamir@urdudaan.in also, those of you who can't access the urdu daan podcast on spotify, be sure to visit our website www.urdudaan.in for the podcast and many other goodies. Until next time. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/urdudaan/message Supp ..read more