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by Aamir Azher Khan

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Yagana Changezi - Adab ne dil ke (Ghazal)

January 16, 2026 · 3 min

Why Yagana Changezi?Because his poetry just feels fresh. And when I read about his life, something clicked for me. He was sharp, abrasive, and completely fearless - reshaping 20th-century Urdu poetry, questioning sacred icons, even taking…
Mirza Ghalib Bday - Nuktacheen hai (Ghazal)

December 27, 2025 · 2 min

Salaam. Today is Mirza Ghalib’s birthday — the OG of Urdu poetry (after Mir, of course). In this episode, I’m sharing one of my favourite ghazals by Ghalib, which has that gem of a sher - one that meditates on nature, beauty, and the…
Daagh Dehlvi - Uzr aane me bhi hai (Ghazal)

May 28, 2025 · 2 min

I was reflecting on manners and etiquette when the idea struck me to record another podcast episode. Today, I’ve chosen to feature a legendary poet who needs no introduction – Daagh Dehlvi. His poetry is timeless, and he was surrounded by…
Hasrat Mohani - Bhulaata laakh hoon (Ghazal)

April 20, 2025 · 3 min

Aapne chupke chupke raat din ghazal to suni hogi. It was written by Hasrat Mohani. Born Syed Fazl-ul-Hasan in 1875, he was a prominent Indian Urdu poet, freedom fighter, and journalist. He is known for coining the slogan "Inquilab…
Aamir Usmani - Khwab jo bikhar gaye (Nazm)

March 5, 2025 · 6 min

So i was just sifting through some poetry online, and i came across a sher Ye qadam qadam balayen, ye sawaad e ku e jaanaa.n Wo yahin se laut jaaye jise zindagi ho pyaari Now i had often heard this sher being used in mushairas and other…

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Irfan Siddiqi - Murawwaton pe (Ghazal)

January 8, 2025 · 1 min

Definitely one of my most favourite Indian Urdu poets. One of his famous couplets is - Hoshyaari dil e nadaan bohot karta hai Ranj kam sehta hai ailaan bohot karta hai If you have suggestions or criticism, write to me at…
Noon Meem Rashid - Andha Kabadi (Nazm)

October 21, 2024 · 4 min

Andha Kabadi paints a grim picture about dreams. How a hawker collects them, prepares them and tries to sell them. But the people around are wary. Just as they are about other things in the market. Sit and enjoy this rather abstract poem…
Mustafa Zaidi - Tanha (Nazm)

September 27, 2024 · 1 min

Mustafa Zaidi talks about loneliness or solitude, whichever you choose. He talks about how he's been cut off from the source, that has led him to be tanha or lonely. the nazm reaches a crescendo when he mentions Jesus, and especially his…
A-Z ep 2

September 20, 2024 · 23 min

Hey people. I and Zoya have rekindled our Urdu conversations, and we intend to make it a regular thing on the Urdu daan podcast. The conversation is divided into three parts, One - an introduction, two - Talaffuz or pronunciation and…
Obaidullah Aleem - Azeez itna hi (Ghazal)

August 17, 2024 · 1 min

The matla of this ghazal is an oft quoted one. let me know your thoughts. aamir@urdudaan.in
Wasim Barelvi - Aate aate (Ghazal)

August 11, 2024 · 1 min

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Jamal Ehsani - Zameen par (Ghazal)

July 5, 2024 · 2 min

Jamaal Ehsani ko maine kuch waqt pehle parhna shuru kia. Pakistan ke mumtaaz shayar the aur unke kalaam me jiddat ya nayapan bht paaya jaata hai. mazameen ka maza to hota hi hai, saath hi sath, peshkash bhi behtreen hoti hai. dekhiye…

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Welcome. Khushaamdeed. Let's change how you see poetry. Orbit on a loop and in wavelengths. It's your favourite Urdu podcast. Visit www.urdudaan.in Contact me at aamir@urdudaan.in