Magnificent Mukesh - Evergreen and Soulful
इब्तिदा ए इश्क़, परवाज़, बिसमिल, बेदाद, मक़सूद, जफ़ा. Let’s understand these words from Mukesh ji’s iconic songs.
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Jiski Zubaan Urdu Ki Tarah
Urdu and Indian film songs is a match made in heaven. But sometimes we don’t pay attention to what those beautiful sounding words mean. Here’s a humble attempt to share some Urdu words with...
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Talat Mehmood - Ek Makhmali Awaaz
Discussing beautiful words like Nisaar, Sangdil, Justajoo, Dilnasheen, Taabir, Tadbeer, Majma, Jahan Ara and many more from Talat Mehmood Sa...
Vishal Bharadwaj: A Genius Like No Other
Exploring words like Zehmat, Rehmat, Khadim, Ikhtiyaar, Neem-Shareef, Hairat, Ghairat and Peeri... from the iconic songs composed by Vishal...
Sarfaroshi Ki Tamanna - 11 Bemisaal Couplets from Bismil
Here we’ll try understanding the original 11 ashaar from the patriotic ghazal “Sarfaroshi Ki Tamanna” that inspired the entire generation an...
Kishore Kumar : The Man, The Music, The Legend
Exploring words like Lakht-e-Jigar, Ghiza, Sin, Chaak and many more from popular songs of Kishore Kumar in this episode
Sahir Ludhiyanvi - Har Ek Pal Ka Shayar
Unearthing words like ‘Aalam-e-badhawasi’, ‘Tadbeer’, ‘Ghamkhaar’, ‘Gard’, ‘Mashrik’, ‘Maghrib’ and many more.
Naushad : Mausiqaar-e-Azam
In this episode we shall explore the human side of the genius that is Naushad Sahab along with some beautiful Urdu words.
Mehfil-e-Ghazal
Ghazal, which literally means talking to a woman is a beautiful form of poetry and thanks to Indian films, it is enjoyed and appreciated by...
Mohd Rafi - Tumsa Nahin Dekha
Understanding the meaning of words like Ehtaraam, Barq, Qaza, Tilismaat, Ilm, Taqseem, Shab-Ba-Khair and many more
Wah Taj - The Monumental Lyrical Inspiration
The iconic monument has inspired many writers and poets. In this episode we will unearth Urdu words from songs like “Ek Shehenshah Ne Banwa...
Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Mein - The Original Nazm By Sahir
Here’s the original nazm “Kabhi Kabhi” which is different from the one we heard in the film.
Jab we met - Irshad Kamil
From Irshad Kamil’s poetry, let’s learn some beautiful words like Sarmaya, Sharf, Zarf, Taari, Shadaayi and Kun Faya Kun.
Chaudhvin Ka Chand - A Bada’unique’ Classic
Let’s discover words like Aaftab, Tabassum, Sajda and Kaikashaan from the evergreen song “Chaudhvin ka Chand” penned by Shakeel Badayuni Sah...
Umrao Jaan - Timeless Lyrics from a Timeless Tale
Let’s understand the meaning of words like Bazm, Shamm-e-Farozan, Justajoo, Pashemaan, Dayaar, Ruswa, Ulfat, Anjuman and many more from Muza...
Yaari Hai Imaan Mera ~ The Eternal Friendship Song
Understanding words like Hampiyala, Hamnivala, Chashm-e-bad and Mamnoon from the song “Yaari Hai Imaan Mera” from the movie Zanjeer.
K L Saigal : India’s First Superstar
Kundan Laal Saigal, a singer who’s respected and idolized across all generations and all times. In this episode we explore some beautiful Ur...
Ishq Wala Love - Urdu Words In New Age Lyrics
A quick look at about a dozen Urdu words in extremely popular new-age songs. Tune in and add these gems to your repertoire.
Ep 10: Na To Carvaan Ki Talash Hai - Lyrics Meaning | Sahir Ludhiyanvi | Mohd Rafi, Manna De
Love is one emotion the world never gets tired of. There have been so many songs that have explored this theme but nobody does it better tha...
Ep 9 - “Ranjish Hi Sahi” Lyrics Meaning | Ghazal | Mehdi Hassan | Ahmed Faraz
“Ranjish Hi Sahi” is one of the most iconic ghazals of all times. While the popular version consists of simpler verses, the complete ghazal...
Ep 8 - The Magic of Majrooh Sultanpuri - Part 3
In the third part of the Majrooh Sultanpuri series, we will discuss words like Sin, Chilman, Vasl-e-Yaar, Shaad and Nashaad.