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Beyond With Behjat

Beyond With Behjat

Written by: Behjat Gilani
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Behjat Gillani is a seasoned media professional with a rich career spanning over four decades. She began her journey with Radio Pakistan and PTV, later working with Deutsche Welle (DW) and spending five years in Japan with NHK Radio. In Canada, she was part of Rim Jhim Radio & TV under Shushma Datt. For the past 24 years, she has been a prominent voice at Voice of America (VOA), where she interviewed senior politicians, literary legends, and cultural figures. Known for her thoughtful storytelling and powerful presence, Behjat is a respected name in global broadcasting. This Podcast is her basic intro. I hope you will Enjoy it.

اپنی پُرسوچ کہانی گوئی اور پُراثر شخصیت کی وجہ سے مشہور، بہجت عالمی نشریات میں ایک قابل احترام نام ہیں۔ یہ پوڈ کاسٹ ان کا ایک بنیادی تعارف ہے۔ مجھے امید ہے کہ آپ اس سے لطف اندوز ہوں گے۔

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Episodes
  • Mona Shahab on Urdu Literature in America | Poetry, Identity & Legacy | Beyond with Behjat
    Mar 25 2026

    In this powerful episode of Beyond with Behjat, host Behjat Gilani sits down with renowned Urdu poet Mona Shahab to explore the journey of Urdu literature beyond borders. Originally from Karachi, Mona Shahab has built a remarkable literary presence in the United States through her work in Urdu newspapers, radio, and literary circles. From her early days to becoming a recognized voice in diaspora literature, she shares insights, struggles, and the evolving identity of Urdu in America. 📚 Discussing her acclaimed poetry collections: • Sada Jab Loat Aayi • Koi Baat To Hai • Sitara Raqs Mein Hai This conversation dives into poetry, cultural identity, and the future of Urdu language in the West. 👉 If you care about literature, diaspora voices, or Urdu culture, this episode is for you. #behjatgilani #urdupoetry #urdumarkaz #urdu #urdushayari #MonaShahab #UrduLiterature #UrduPoetry #BeyondWithBehjat #pakistanidiaspora #UrduInAmerica #PoetryLovers #KarachiToUSA #UrduAdab #SouthAsianVoices #PodcastInterview #LiteraryTalk #PakistaniWriters #DesiContent #youtubepodcast

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    42 mins
  • Where Did Real TV Anchors Go? | Tauseeq Haider on Media, Drama & Reality | Beyond with Behjat
    Mar 8 2026

    Veteran broadcaster Tauseeq Haider joins Beyond with Behjat for a powerful conversation on how Pakistani television media has changed over the years. In this exclusive interview, Tauseeq Haider reflects on the golden era of television anchoring, when language, script, and professionalism defined journalism. He compares that tradition with today's fast-paced media environment where ratings, sensationalism, and social media influence often dominate. The discussion explores: • The decline of traditional TV anchoring standards • Why script and language once mattered in broadcasting • The transformation of Pakistan’s television industry • Media, drama culture, and the reality behind today’s talk shows • Old school journalism vs modern media trends This episode of Beyond with Behjat offers a rare perspective from one of Pakistan’s most respected voices in broadcasting. Watch the full interview and share your thoughts: Where did real TV anchors go? #behjatgilani #TauseeqHaider #ptv #pakistanicelebrities #PakistanMedia #PakistaniJournalism #BeyondWithBehjat #MediaDebate #PakistaniTV #OldSchoolJournalism #TVAnchors #PakistanTalkShows #MediaAnalysis #PakistaniDrama #JournalismDiscussion

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    42 mins
  • Is the Muslim World in Crisis? | Ambassador Akbar S Ahmed | Beyond With Behjat
    Feb 26 2026

    In this powerful episode of Beyond With Behjat, we sit down with Ambassador Akbar S Ahmed, one of the world’s most respected scholars of contemporary Islam. A former High Commissioner of Pakistan to the UK and Ireland, Ibn Khaldun Chair of Islamic Studies at American University, and a globally recognized voice on Muslim societies, Ambassador Ahmed reflects on a pressing question: Is the Muslim world in crisis? Drawing on decades of scholarship, diplomacy, and field research — from tribal societies to Western capitals — he discusses identity, globalization, extremism, interfaith dialogue, and the relationship between Islam and the West. The conversation explores: • The roots of instability in parts of the Muslim world • The impact of global politics and the War on Terror • Islam’s intellectual and spiritual legacy • The future of religious harmony This is a thoughtful, nuanced discussion that goes beyond headlines and offers perspective from a lifetime of research and public service. Watch till the end for Ambassador Ahmed’s reflections on hope, reform, and the path forward. 🔥 SEO Hashtags (Balanced for Reach) #AkbarSAhmed #BeyondWithBehjat #MuslimWorld #podcast #islam #ramadan #behjatgilani #shabbirgilani #scholar #IslamInAmerica #GlobalIslam #ReligiousHarmony #IslamAndTheWest #InterfaithDialogue #MuslimSocieties #Geopolitics #FaithAndIdentity #UrduPodcast

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    45 mins
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