Urdunama

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  • 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!
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  • 'Ghar' is Where the Heart Is

    'Ghar' is Where the Heart Is
    Dec 21 2024
    What makes a house a home? Is it the walls that shelter us, or the emotions that bind us? In this episode of Urdunama Fabeha Syed unpacks the soul of 'ghar', a word that means so much more than just a home. Through timeless Urdu poetry and heartfelt stories, we explore how poets have captured the longing for ghar, the warmth it offers, and the solace it brings. From the nostalgia of childhood homes to the yearning for a place to call one’s own, discover why 'ghar' is a feeling that transcends time and space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • You Need to Navigate ‘Gham’ to Find Healing

    You Need to Navigate ‘Gham’ to Find Healing
    Dec 14 2024
    'Gham' a word that carries the weight of sorrow yet inspires some of the most profound poetry. In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed explores how this emotion has shaped Urdu poetry and literature. From heartbreak to resilience, discover why poets find solace and strength in expressing gham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • Brain Rot: How to Survive This 'Zavaal'

    Brain Rot: How to Survive This 'Zavaal'
    Dec 7 2024
    The Oxford Word of the Year, 'Brain Rot,' captures a world consumed by endless scrolling, digital fatigue, and mental burnout. In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed connects the Urdu word 'Zavaal'—meaning decline or downfall—to this modern malaise. Through the poetic imagery of setting suns and philosophical insights on life’s inevitable cycles, 'Zavaal' helps us make sense of the cultural and personal effects of our collective 'Brain Rot.' With timeless poetry and contemporary parallels, we delve into how every decline carries the promise of renewal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Love the content, and the delivery.

it's sweet and beautiful. Also a place to learn a few popular Urdu words. I have been listening to it since episode 1.

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Beautifully presented

Beautiful rendition of this beautiful language.
Fabiya nicely explains difficult words with modern context. The background music gels with the poetry. The selection of poetry is also very interesting.

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Interesting definitely

Easy listening, flowed well between hindustani, urdu and hindi. always keeps the audience engaged.

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