Urdu daan

Sometimes it really feels like the universe conspires to get your wandering attention towards something. First, when i was posting a picture on my social media, the first sher of this ghazal just came to me, like a memory or an inspiration. Soon after, i saw this sher on Rekhta. and thirdly, which actually became the push, someone messaged me on @urdu.daan, asking me to recite it. Voila, the signs...

A conversation between poets Aamir Azher & Zoya Rao So i had been thinking about adding a new genre to the Urdu daan podcast for a long time. Enter Zoya, who had been wanting to work on a podcast too. Voila, where two like minded people meet, an idea is born. In this first episode, we do introductions, speak about a general idea of things, our opinions, alike and differing; we talk about how p...

So i had been getting a lot of feedback saying you guys want a longer episode - this is one way of doing it, where i have done 3 ghazals for your listening pleasure. Will be working on more ideas. Share yours at aamir@urdudaan.in

This ghazal is one of those things that on the surface just pass you by like a breeze, but slowly, as you delve deeper, it seeps into your breath, your very blood. So beautifully written, with such touching aspects of life covered, i haven't been able to overcome its magic, and its been a month now. Do share  your thoughts if feel the same.  Write to me at aamir@urdudaan.in is ghazal ka...

To part with your beloved is one grief too many. But to be reminded of it, on a slow journey, when you happen to pass the very place you saw her last. Akhtar ul Iman has woven tragedy with poison - it gets under your skin so fast.  Mail me at aamir@urdudaan.in www.urdudaan.in

I am yet to find a better consolation than the one found in this nazm. Made famous by Jagjit Singh. Write to me at aamir@urdudaan.in I am @urdu.daan on instagram. Send in requests or feedback if you have any :)

On the occasion of Faiz sb's death anniversary, Here's a beautifully poignant yet full of hope nazm, in his inimitable style. Drop me your feedback @urdu.daan on instagram or you can mail me at aamir@urdudaan.in

If life's a journey, are we able to keep track of the things passing us by? Listen to this beautiful Ghazal by Meeraji, to learn the answer. check us out on www.urdudaan.in Mail us your requests/feedback at urdudaanmail@gmail.com

Representative kalaam of one of Lucknow School's most famous and skilled poets, Haider Ali Atish. I personally love this ghazal, especially the misra - tamaam umr rafugar rahe rafu karte Let me know your favourites, or poetry requests if you have any at urdudaanmail@gmail.com Now also on youtube - www.youtube.com/urdudaanpodcast Peace

You must have surely heard of this one. Probably in Amitabh Bachan's voice. But that was only half the deal. This here is the complete nazm by Sahir, the ultimate post - scatter ! The podcast is also available on youtube as the Urdu Daan Podcast , check it out - www.youtube.com/urdudaanpodcast

Melocholia and Poetry are the perfect pair aren't they? But not everyone can make sadness sing. Presenting a beautiful ghazal by Adeem sb. The Urdu daan podcast can also be found on Youtube now - www.youtube.com/urdudaanpodcast Ps. We hit the Top 200 charts in India. Mubarakbaad to all.

Famous Ghazal, also the representative ghazal of Saleem Kausar sb, a writer who deserves attention beyond this one piece. drop your comments at urdudaanmail@gmail.com www.urdudaan.in www.instagram.com/urdu.daan Also available on youtube www.youtube.com/urdudaanpodcast

One of Shakeel Sahab's most famous Ghazals. I had been wanting to do this one for a long time, but recently was reminded of it by a friend on Instagram. Thank you for that. For Sawani Mudgal’s rendition - https://youtu.be/UH7N3mhzcvY If you have a ghazal suggestion too, please send it to me on urdudaanmail@gmail.com You can also directly listen to the Urdu daan podcast on www.urdudaan.in “And thus...

 “I am no bird; and no net ensnares me: I am a free human being with an independent will.” ― Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre Thanks to an Urdu Daan Podcast listener, I was reminded of this brilliant nazm. If you find it difficult to understand entirely, you can always msg/mail me to discuss it. do share your views with me @ urdudaanmail@gmail.com or visit me @urdu.daan on instagram.

"I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it" - Voltaire Mail me your thoughts at urdudaanmail@gmail.com or go to urdudaan.in

I think of you, because the entire world brings you to me. Wonderfully melancholy Ghazal by Liyaqat sb. Do share your thoughts too.

When a poet wants to say no to a girl, but can't, so this is what i imagine he'll go with! (write to me at www.urdudaan.in)

In the midst of the war that the world is looking at in horror, i was reminded of this beautiful poem by Faiz.

This ghazal that was featured on the tv series Parizaad made it very popular, and very well deservedly so.

A powerfully delivered Ghazal with a very clear and hard hitting style!

Do you know that sher by Jaun,  Aaj bohot din baad main apne kamre tak aa nikla tha Jyoon hi darwaza khola hai, uski khushboo aai hai I would say this is a longer version of this sher by Mustafa sb with his own unique details and imagery. Let me know how you like it.

A hallmark of simplicity and emotion, this ghazal by Mir Asar, Khwaja Mir Dard's brother, is love at first sight.

A beautiful poem about relationships, ego and how there's always doors open. Drop me a line if you want to talk about it. its urdudaanmail@gmail.com

Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last king of Mughal India, was quite an accomplished poet. This ghazal of his has been sung widely, and I personally believe that the theme of loss, maybe even the loss of power and the throne, which is a constant theme in his works, can also be seen here. Let me know if you think so too. Find me at urdudaanmail@gmail.com

This is a difficult nazm to bear. For someone who hasn't undergone a 'kaifiyat' such as this, it might even be hard to relate. But it is a painstakingly accurate insight into a, should i say, nihilistic night of a sensitive man. Let me know your thoughts @ urdudaanmail@gmail.com