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Urdunama
Bollywood tunes make compulsive hummers out of us. But wait, do you know the meaning of every word you hum? Especially the ones in Urdu?
Urdunama, with @FabehaSyed, takes one word at a time and we slice and dice it for you.
Power of Imagination in Embracing the 'Haqeeqat' of Life
Haqeeqat means reality, or truth. It is also referred to as something's or someone's state or current...
Power of 'Khwaab' & Poetry: Manifesting Your Goals? Dream Big.
Our dreams shape our reality. But it takes a hell lot of hard work, courage, and persistence for our ...
Lessons from Urdu Poetry to Prepare for the 'Imtihaan' of Life
Get ready to wake up early, switch off Instagram, and stock up on extra coffee packets, because exam ...
Stages of Love Part 4: 'Visaal' or ‘Milan’ the Shayar Pines For
If you have followed Urdunama so far, you must have figured by now the reasons for the shayar's angst...
Stages of Love Part 3: 'Hijr' and Separation Anxiety in Urdu Poetry
'Hijr' meaning separation, distance, judaai , is an ultimate nightmare for the shayar in Urdu poetry....
Stages of Love Part 2: The Art of 'Kashish' in Urdu Poetry
The word 'Kashish' means attraction. The world of Urdu poetry looks at the art of attraction in diffe...
Stages of Love Part 1 : The First Step of Love, 'Nazar'
'Nazar ke saame, jigar ke paas...' 'Pehli Nazar mei, aisa jaadu kar diya...' 'Akele na bazaar jaaya k...
What Is 'Watan' For You - A Border, Piece of Land, or Emotion?
Watan, meaning a country, also means home, a place of residence. In Urdu poetry, nazms like 'Bachhe k...
Kya Aapko Bhi Urdu Poetry Ka 'Shauq' Hai?
Qala's mesmerizing 'Shauq', written by Varun Grover is our song of the moment, because it points out ...
Taking Notes On 'Ghodey Pe Sawaar', Inkaar in 'Qala'
The movie and the soundtrack of Netflix's Qala is one to be counted among the OTT's finest production...
New Year 2023: How to Party Hard & Keep the 'Khumaar' in Check
New year parties have always been a thing, and they should be so. In this new year special episode we...
Remembering Ishwar Allah Through Mohammad Rafi's Soulful Bhajans
Born on 24th Dec 1924, legendary singer Mohammad Rafi became the golden voice of Hindi film music who...
If Travel Is Therapy, Then Embark On a 'Safar' That'll Heal You
It's that time of the year when everyone ushers in the new beginnings by taking year-end vacations wi...
Jaun Elia: Heartbreak, Despair, and Some of His Best Nazms
Syed Hussain Sibt-e-Anwar Naqvi aka Jaun Elia was a poet of many shades. His poetry emanates from his...
Some Warm Musings For This 'Sardi' Season
As the winter season sets in, a cup of warm soup, blankets and some soothing music can make most chil...
A Smile Can Set Everything Straight So, 'Tabassum', Please!
Veteran actor Tabassum Govil passed away in Mumbai on 18th November at the age of 78. In this episode...
'Qanoon' ke Haath, and The Law of Nature in Urdu Poetry
On the occasion of National Constitution Day, we thought of exploring the laws of nature that govern ...
Don't Let the Bitterness of Reality Take Away Life's 'Shireen-ness'
The Urdu language has a very sweet word for 'sweet', Shireen. Tune into this week's Urdunama with Fa...
If Sky is the Limit, What Else Does 'Aasman' Mean in Urdu Poetry?
Aasman meaning sky stands for hopes and possibilities, in Urdu poetry. Sometimes it is also used in t...
Jashn-e-Aaseb: Bhoot-Pret and Evil Spirits
Halloween is around the corner. So we thought, let's get spooky on this week's Urdunama. Fabeha talks...
