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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  • Eternal 'Dhoop' of the Spotless Mind

    Eternal 'Dhoop' of the Spotless Mind
    Nov 23 2024
    'Dhoop' is more than just sunlight—it's a metaphor for hope, resilience, and warmth. In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed explores how 'dhoop' finds its way into poetry, philosophy, and everyday life. Discover the beauty of dhoop as both a literal and symbolic force that illuminates our hearts and stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • Life is the 'Aks' of Our Choices and Actions

    Life is the 'Aks' of Our Choices and Actions
    Nov 16 2024
    What does it mean to see yourself in a mirror, and how often do we see beyond the surface? In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed unravels the poetic and philosophical layers of the word 'aks', exploring its presence in literature, art, and the human soul. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • Celebrating Allama Iqbal on 'World Urdu Day'

    Celebrating Allama Iqbal on 'World Urdu Day'
    Nov 9 2024
    Sir Mohammad Iqbal, widely recognized as Allama Iqbal, was a renowned poet and philosopher. 'World Urdu Day' is celebrated on his birth anniversary to honor Urdu heritage, culture, and its impact on South Asian art, history, and literature. In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed explores Iqbal’s poetry on ‘khudi’, the journey of self-realization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 mins

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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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