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Urdunama

Urdunama

Written by: The Quint
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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!2024 The Quint Art
Episodes
  • Beyond Self-Confidence: Understanding Khudi Through Allama Iqbal | Urdunama

    Beyond Self-Confidence: Understanding Khudi Through Allama Iqbal | Urdunama
    Nov 9 2026
    In a world that constantly tells us to find ourselves, be ourselves and believe in ourselves, Allama Iqbal's idea of Khudi offers a rather different perspective. It is not simply about accepting who you are or feeling confident about yourself. It is about cultivating who you can become. One of the central ideas in Iqbal's poetry and philosophy, Khudi is often translated as the self, selfhood or self-consciousness. For Iqbal, it involves recognizing and developing one's potential through discipline, action, purpose and spiritual growth.On Iqbal's birth anniversary, which is also celebrated as World Urdu Day, we revisit some of his poetry to explore this idea more closely. Through selected verses from his ghazals, we look at Khudi as a journey of self-discovery, personal agency, inner transformation and spiritual connection.At a time when technology, AI and changing expectations constantly reshape how we live and see ourselves, Iqbal's thoughts on the self offer an interesting perspective on identity, purpose and the possibilities within us. Tune in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • In the Glow of ‘Roshni’, Every Poem Finds Clarity | Urdunama

    In the Glow of ‘Roshni’, Every Poem Finds Clarity | Urdunama
    Nov 7 2026
    From Ghalib to Shakeel Badayuni, Bashir Badr, and Waseem Barelvi, Urdu poetry has long explored the delicate relationship between roshni (light) and tareeki (darkness). Through verses of hope, faith, longing, and resilience, poets remind us that even the faintest light can bring warmth to the darkest moments. In this special Diwali episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed delves into how roshni becomes a metaphor for inner strength, humanity, and the courage to keep believing. Discover how the true light we seek is often not around us, but within us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 mins
  • Vaqaar: Urdu Poetry on Dignity, Grace, and Knowing Your Worth | Urdunama

    Vaqaar: Urdu Poetry on Dignity, Grace, and Knowing Your Worth | Urdunama
    Oct 31 2026
    This week, we turn to 'vaqaar', meaning dignity, grace, and knowing your own worth. Through the poetry of Qateel Shifai, Jaun Elia, and Bashir Badr, we explore the different ways this idea takes shape. From the dignity of the gaze, to the quietness or thoughtful silence we sometimes mistake for grace, to the humility of staying grounded without making ourselves smaller, each poet offers a different way of looking at what it means to carry oneself with 'vaqaar'.Along the way, we ask what dignity looks like beyond appearances, and whether the way we see others might tell us just as much about ourselves. A conversation about Urdu poetry, self-worth, and the small distinctions that make a word like 'vaqaar' so rich. So, tune in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 mins
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Easy listening, flowed well between hindustani, urdu and hindi. always keeps the audience engaged.

Interesting definitely

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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.

Beautifully presented

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

Love the content, and the delivery.

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