The Haryanvi Podcast

This is our 101st episode and first of the 2nd season. In this episode we are joined by Mr. Saksham Singh, an advocate practicing in Delhi High Court and Supreme Court of India. We try to know from him the key qualities a lawyer must have and how to become successful in the legal field. Tune in for more. 

This is the 100th episode of The Haryanvi Podcast and last one of this season. Hopefully more seasons lie ahead of us. But for the time being, this is how it is. In this episode we look back at these 100 episodes and rewind the two year Journey of the first and only podcast in Haryanvi Language. Thanks for the support. Jai Hind, Jai Haryana. 

In this episode we talk about that Haryanvi Poet whom people call the John Milton of Haryana. From Pani Aali Pani Pyade to Karke Ghaal Tadapti Chhodi and from Badal Uthya Ri Sakhi to Mhare Barothi pe Aayiye, he penned many such verses which became common folklore in Haryana. Tune in to find out more. 

In this episode we talk about why you should teach Haryanvi to your kids. It is the only way through which that Haryanvi Language and its various dialects could be protected from the threat of existence. Tune in to find out more. 

Haryanvi Ragni is quite popular genre of folk music in North India. However very few people know that it was equally famous in Pakistan after partition as many Muslim Singers from Haryana migrated there and continued this tradition. In this episode we talk about Haryanvi Ragni singers like Banda Meer Mehmi, Jhandu Meer, Amir Bagri, Haseena Begum etc. Tune in for more. 

In this episode we discuss about the ten dialects of Haryanvi language and in which region of Haryana they are spoken. These includes dialects like Bagri, Bangru, Deshwali, Ahirwati, Nardaki etc. Tune in to find out more. 

Punjabi Singer AP Dhillon became a nation wide sensation at the start of this year. His song Excuses, Insane and Brown Munde made him a household name in Indian Metro Cities. In this episode we list down the reasons behind the rise of AP Dhillon. Tune in to find out more. 

Khasa Aala Chahar's New Haryanvi Song Jaat is out featuring Bollywood actor Kabir Duhan. In this episode we examine why such caste based Haryanvi Songs are problematic in nature. Tune in to find out more. 

In this episode we talk about Late Punjabi Singer Sidhu Moosewala's song SYL which created furore in Haryana and has now been removed from Youtube. Tune in to find out more. 

In the 2nd episode of Haryanvi Politics Series we talk about Chaudhary Bansi Lal and his chief minister Days. The focus will be on how Bansi Lal paved way for a modern Haryana which is now one of the more developed states of India. Tune in to find out more. 

This is the first episode of our series on Politics of Haryana from 1966 onwards. We will discuss the initial two years of Haryanvi Politics including role of Bhagwat Dayal Sharma, Rao Birender Singh and Tau Devi Lal. This period was marked by political defections and the rise of Aya Ram Gaya Ram Culture. Tune into find out more.

Haryanvi Youtuber Gaurav Maan traces his journey to UK and back to India. He worked for a while in Delhi and then later moved back to his village where he currently resides and uploads videos in Haryanvi. He recently featured on Josh Talks due to the popularity of his videos. In the 90th episode of The Haryanvi Podcast he talks about his experiences in the UK and struggles with English language. T...

Haryanvi Journalist Mandeep Punia joins us in the 88th episode to discuss the inside story of the Farmers Movement, his arrest, jail ordeal and journalism at large. We also discuss why the farm laws were repealed and what will be the long term implications of the movement. Tune in to find out more. 

Pradeep Sangwan is a trekker and founder of Healing Himalayas. An organization which collects waste from Tourist treks and recycles it. They have collected and recycled more than 800 tons of waste since establishing the organization in 2016. We talk about this journey with him and how it came about. Tune in to find out more.

We chat with emerging and innovative Haryanvi Ragni Singer Vikas Satrod in this episode of The Haryanvi Podcast. The conversation revolves around how he became a Ragni Singer, his inspiration, the role of Rangkat in decline of Haryanvi Ragni and his favourite Ragni Singer of the 1990s. Tune in to find out more. 

Kabir Dahiya is a Haryanvi Actor and Writer. He also directed critically acclaimed Haryanvi Webseries Group D which is available on Stage app. In this episode we talk with him about his theatre journey and how Group D came about. Tune in to find out more. You can connect with him on Instagram @storytellerkabira. 

Monika Maan is an educator and a successful entrepreneur. She makes Haryanvi Daaman with help of a team and sells them through Instagram. She even exports them to countries outside India. In this episode we chat with her about her journey and how she succeeded in such a unique endeavor. You can contact her on @dhaakad_haryana on Instagram. 

Haryanvi fashion Designer Lalita Chaudhary tells us the fascinating tale about the magic fabric Reza in this episode. She is reviving the very basis of Reza, that is, Khaki Kapas or Brown Cotton. We also go indepth about History of Haryanvi Dresses and how Haryanvi Women ended up with Suit Salwar. Tune in to find out more. You can conatct her @lalita_reza on Instagram.

A community which was considered as half Hindu and half Muslim by many, but whom the Indian Muslims still don't consider as one of their own.  We talk about the Meo community of Mewat in this episode. Tune in to find out more. 

How was Haryana Created? Who was the guy behind this creation? This is the last episode of the series on History of Haryana. Tune in to find out. 

Have you ever met a Haryanvi Speaking Muslim in your life? No. Okay. Have you ever met a Meo Muslim or talked to one? Still no. Listen to this episode to know why Muslims are not a part of Haryanvi Psyche. 

Sir Chhotu Ram was hailed as the first mass leader in Haryana as he made farmers and their issues the center of politics. In this episode we look at his life, education, political career and legacy in detail. Tune in to find out more. 

Efforts towards seeking freedom from British Raj started with the formation of the Indian National Congress. We look how the Indian National Freedom Struggle Panned out in Haryana. The major leaders associated with this movement in Haryana were Nek Ram Sharma,Lala Murlidhar, Lala Lajpat Rai, Matu Ram and Sir Chhotu Ram. Tune in to find out more. 

In the 77th episode of The Haryanvi Podcast we discussed how Arya Samaj before a major socio-political and religious force in Haryana from 1880s to 1920s. We also analyzed the reasons behind its popularity and why leaders like Sir Chhotu Ram, Ramji Lal Hooda and Matu Ram became its ardent followers. Tune in to find out more. 

In the 76th episode of The Haryanvi Podcast we see the reasons behind the revolt of 1857 and how it spread in Haryana. According to Historian KC Yadav, the revolt actually started in Ambala before Meerut and then spread to all regions across north India. We then discuss how the British recaptured the area and what were the fall outs of the revolt. Tune in to find out more.