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The much awaited episode in the Ghalib series is now here. It is the 8th ghazal of the diwan, and what an amazingly mushkil-pasand ghazal it is. Do let us know your thoughts at urdudaanmail@gmail.com or Instagram @urdu,daan

One of Jaun Elia's most popular and poignant poems, where a lover consoles his love to let go of it all.

A great poignant ghazal, quite popular with the masses. The poet depicts his sensitivity of very real issues.

Ghalib here discusses many themes, chief among which are, the bravery and courage that Ishq calls for. Listen on and let us know your thoughts.

Wasim Barelvi is one of the premiere Indian poets of the modern Urdu ghazal. He is a voice that must be heard, especially in the Indian context. Here, in his inimitable and simple style, he speaks of love among other things.

A romantic yet powerful ghazal by Faiz

Presenting a discussion on ghazal no. 6 of Mirza Ghalib's diwan.

A profound ghazal with a unique radeef (refrain)

Presenting a discussion on ghazal no. 5 of Mirza Ghalib's diwan.

Mohsin Naqvi is the composer of one of most tragically brilliant verses in modern urdu poetry. Some of his ashaar are idioms now, yes he's that good. Here's a brave and yet sad nazm of his. 

Ahmed Faraz reigned the last century of Urdu poetry with his romanticism and his satirical spirit, which too was woven into his zest for romance. This is a a romantically sad ghazal, in the short metre.

Faiz in his in inimitable style recounts the beauty and the not so beautiful with the only person who shares the same experience - his rival.

It's time for some devotion to ghazal no. 4 of Mirza Ghalib's Diwan. What a marvel it is.

A great sufi and Ghazal writer of the same genre.

Come let's discuss ghazal 2 and 3 of Mirza Ghalib's Diwan.

Another bit of poignancy from Jaun!

Naqsh faryadi hai kiski, has baffled many for 2 centuries now. Ranging from people calling it meaningless to straight up being entranced by it. Come, let's discuss the first ghazal of Mirza Ghalib's collection.

Abdul Hameed 'Adam' was a pakistani writer and poet, who also fought in the second world war. His writings, as the choice of his penname suggests, carry a probe into the unknown. A question perhaps, of what is and what isn't. Listen to this very Adam embodying ghazal of his.

One of the most popular poets of his time, Obaidullah Aleem was born in Bhopal, and later migrated to Pakistan. This title of the nazm is also the title of his first poetry collection. He is definitely a poet worth reading.

When you go to see someone for the very last time - as painted by Mustafa Zaidi

Rarely have I seen someone's work so radiantly romantic. Enjoy this hesrt-warming ghazal.

Parveen Shakir was and still is one of the most popular female poets ever to have taken up the ghazal form. But being a woman, her voice isn't entirely feminine. It speaks from all angles.

The quintessential Faraz ghazal with all the romance one can imagine. Faraz here paints a woman who is beyond all comparison, and yet someone the poet desires in her as well as his human capacity.

I haven't read much of his kalaam, but this misra - koi mehr nahi koi qehr nahi, phir sacha sher sunayen kya.. just drives a dagger through my heart.

A really romantic ghazal by the Indian maestro, that was later used as a zameen by Faiz, to honour Makhdoom.