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!
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26 सित॰ 2026 · 18:20
Ahead of Bhagat Singh’s 119th birth anniversary, Urdunama explores a lesser-known aspect of the revolutionary’s intellectual life: his relationship with the Urdu language and…
19 सित॰ 2026 · 13:32
We all say we hate gossip, but somehow, someone else’s business is always a little too interesting. In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed takes a closer look at gheebat,…
12 सित॰ 2026 · 13:48
What does it mean to tasleem something? More than simply accepting what is, tasleem can mean shades of acknowledgement, surrender, respect and making peace with what cannot be…
5 सित॰ 2026 · 19:29
What does ghutan truly mean? Is it physical suffocation, an eerie silence, or the weight of deep loneliness? Or is it that heavy feeling of being trapped inside an overwhelming…
29 अग॰ 2026 · 24:27
Firaq Gorakhpuri was born on 28 August 1896 as Raghupati Sahaay Firaq. On his birth anniversary, we return to a poet who changed how love could be written about in Urdu. Firaq…
22 अग॰ 2026 · 12:18
In Urdu poetry, “marz” does not always mean an illness. It can be the weight of guilt, a restless heart, someone else’s manipulation, or even the problems affecting an entire…
15 अग॰ 2026 · 12:26
What does it mean to be khud-mukhtaar? In this Independence Day episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed looks at the Urdu word for being independent, self-governing and able to make…
8 अग॰ 2026 · 11:06
We usually think of gumraah as someone who has been led astray. But is that all the word means? In this episode of Urdunama, we unpack the word, 'gum-raah', through the poetry of…
1 अग॰ 2026 · 13:01
Most of us hear the word 'gumshuda' and think of a missing person. Urdu poetry has other ideas.In this episode of Urdunama, we explore how this simple word takes on many…
25 जुल॰ 2026 · 12:48
What does it really mean to be gumnaam?Often translated as "anonymous" or "unknown," the Urdu word carries a much deeper meaning. In this episode of Urdunama, we explore how…
18 जुल॰ 2026 · 13:29
We usually translate gum as "lost". But that's only half the story.In Urdu, gum isn't always about something disappearing. Sometimes it's a misplaced key. Sometimes it's your…
11 जुल॰ 2026 · 20:01
Guru Dutt's films continue to resonate decades after they were made, but what was the man behind the camera really like? In this episode of Urdunama, we explore the life, cinema,…
4 जुल॰ 2026 · 11:44
Why do two equally qualified people end up with completely different careers? Why does one marriage survive while another falls apart? Why do some people seem to meet the right…
27 जून 2026 · 11:14
A salesperson can sell you a dream. Social media can sell you a lifestyle. Sometimes, your own heart sells you hope. That's fareb. Often translated as deception, fareb isn't…
20 जून 2026 · 14:15
Mumbai is halfway through June and still waiting for the monsoon. Every few days the forecast promises rain, and every few days the clouds seem to change their mind. So, it feels…
13 जून 2026 · 14:43
As another summer pushes temperatures to record highs, darja-e-haraarat , meaning 'degree of heat', has become part of our daily vocabulary. We hear it in weather reports, worry…
6 जून 2026 · 12:05
World Environment Day may come around once a year, , but the questions it raises remain. As temperatures rise and green spaces shrink, the humble shajar feels less like a poetic…
30 मई 2026 · 21:01
“Ujaale apni yaadon ke hamare saath rehne do,na jaane kis gali mein zindagi ki shaam ho jaaye.” With Bashir Badr sahab’s passing on May 28, Urdu poetry lost one of its warmest…
16 मई 2026 · 10:31
In Urdu, 'nadarad' means 'ghayab', when something is absent, has disappeared or is missing. Until you see how it’s used in poetry.It’s usually not just about something being…
1 अप्रैल 2026 · 12:19
After a short vaqfa, Urdunama returns with an episode on the very idea of pause. What does a simple break or interval mean in the language of Urdu verse?Through lines by Mir Taqi…
14 मार्च 2026 · 13:30
In the vocabulary of Urdu poetry, sahra, meaning the desert, is far more than a barren landscape. It is a metaphor for the inner wilderness of the heart: solitude, longing, and…
14 फ़र॰ 2026 · 10:37
In Valentine’s month, we are drawn to a picture-perfect version of love that is warm, dazzling, and effortless. Yet real love asks for more than beauty. It calls for ikhlaas…
24 जन॰ 2026 · 15:29
Junoon is often translated as passion or madness, but in Urdu poetry it carries layered, sometimes conflicting meanings. For poets like Mirza Ghalib, junoon is dangerous if…
11 जन॰ 2026 · 13:50
In this episode, we sit with the Urdu word 'mehnat' which is usually translated as 'hard work', but carrying far more tiredness, repetition, and lived experience.Moving between…
4 जन॰ 2026 · 13:44
In Urdu poetry, dua is never just prayer but it is a reflection of how a poet relates to hope, faith, and control.For Ghalib, dua is too uncertain. He chooses action over…
27 दिस॰ 2025 · 15:45
Reading Ghalib's 'Koi Umeed Bar Nahin Aati': Ego and Self Awareness Without ApologyDescription: Mirza Asadullah Beg Khan, known to the world as Mirza Ghalib, remains a towering…
20 दिस॰ 2025 · 17:54
What is Falsafa? It’s the philosophy that pushes us to explore ideas with wisdom, and with a humility in which every certainty melts away. We explore this week's theme, 'falsafa'…
13 दिस॰ 2025 · 11:23
This week in UIrdunama, we explore poems that live inside our zehn, meaning our mind. But this internal world of the zehn keeps colliding with the one that belongs to the heart…
6 दिस॰ 2025 · 18:21
In this week's Urdunama, we speak about 'Soch', meaning a personal lens through which we look at everything.With the intensity of Mohsin Naqvi, the softness of Bashir Badr, the…
29 नव॰ 2025 · 12:16
In this week’s Urdunama, we remember Dharmendra not only as Bollywood's "Greek-God" hero but essentially as a man defined by two qualities - Pur-kashish (full of charm) and…
21 नव॰ 2025 · 16:49
Tasalli is a feeling of comfort, reassurance, and emotional support. It is what helps the heart feel calm when someone listens without judgment, shares your pain or simply lets…
2 नव॰ 2025 · 14:07
In poetry, “Sannata” isn’t just silence but the stillness where everything stops. It is the absence of sound, of presence, of movement, yet it carries a strange weight. Poets…
25 अक्टू॰ 2025 · 13:27
In Urdu, chain means comfort, meaning when the heart finally feels at ease. Bechaini is the opposite. It is the restlessness that keeps you awake, searching for something more,…
18 अक्टू॰ 2025 · 14:37
Roshni, meaning 'light', in Urdu poetry is never alone. It gains meaning only when contrasted with darkness, whether that’s doubt, loneliness, or the moments that challenge our…
12 अक्टू॰ 2025 · 13:26
In this episode, we explore Urdu word Ranj, sorrow, grief, and the small heartbreaks that shape our lives. From Sahir to Dagh, Shakeel, and Irfan, each poet has experienced,…
4 अक्टू॰ 2025 · 10:59
In this episode, we explore the word Hazir — a simple word that means “present,” but in Urdu poetry it holds much deeper weight. With verses from Parveen Shakir and Ahmad Faraz,…
29 सित॰ 2025 · 19:29
In this episode, we dive into the idea of ghaib — that mysterious, hidden side of life that we can’t fully see or grasp. We move from the mystical inspiration in Ghalib’s poetry,…
13 सित॰ 2025 · 15:48
What does it mean to 'dance' in Urdu poetry? In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed explores Raqs, the movements, the madness, and the magic behind it. It's the kind that moves…
6 सित॰ 2025 · 15:14
In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed explores the word Fursat, those rare moments of time when you can pause, breathe, and just be. What does it mean in Urdu poetry? We look…
30 अग॰ 2025 · 14:13
This week on Urdunama, we talk about manzar, a word that means a view, a scene, a spectacle. In Urdu poetry, though, it’s more than just scenery; it’s like a theatre of the mind…
23 अग॰ 2025 · 24:16
For centuries, Urdu has been part of a shared cultural space, shaped by people from diverse communities and traditions. Yet this fact is often forgotten or pushed aside. That’s…
16 अग॰ 2025 · 11:55
Shiddat means intensity, the force of feeling when emotion refuses to stay small. It is love that burns without pause, grief that floods without mercy, joy that shakes the soul…
9 अग॰ 2025 · 22:28
Khaak means dust, humble, weightless, and ever-returning to the earth. It is where all journeys end and where every beginning quietly stirs. Khaak carries the memory of…
2 अग॰ 2025 · 23:05
Zakhm means wound, but in poetry, it is more than just pain. It is memory stitched into skin, heartbreak carried in silence, and love that once cut deep. A zakhm can be raw or…
19 जुल॰ 2025 · 18:15
Hassaas means sensitive, a word that lives in the pauses, in the glances that linger a little longer, in the hearts that feel too much, too deeply. To be hassaas is to notice…
12 जुल॰ 2025 · 16:50
Beyhis means numb—an absence of feeling that grows not from peace, but from exhaustion. It is the quiet void after too much pain, the stillness that follows when even sorrow…
28 जून 2025 · 16:46
Malaal means regret, a soft ache that lives in silence, in the pause between what was and what could’ve been. It is not always loud or visible, but it lingers in missed chances,…
21 जून 2025 · 22:47
Yaqeen means belief, an unshaken trust, a light that holds steady even in the darkest hour. It is the quiet strength behind every decision, the invisible thread that pulls us…
14 जून 2025 · 16:57
Saaneha means tragedy, a moment that splits time into before and after. It arrives uninvited, heavy and abrupt, leaving behind silence louder than words. A saaneha isn’t just an…
7 जून 2025 · 21:23
Mutma’een means content, an inner stillness that cannot be shaken, a quiet trust in the rhythm of things. It is not the absence of longing, but the soft presence of peace amidst…
31 मई 2025 · 21:08
Chashma means spring—a quiet source where life begins, hidden beneath the surface until it chooses to rise. It is not loud like a storm, but steady like hope. In Urdu poetry,…
29 मई 2025 · 17:57
Nagpur Police have filed sedition charges against Pushpa Sathidar — wife of late Ambedkarite activist and actor Vira Sathidar, and two unnamed individuals for the recital of Faiz…
24 मई 2025 · 20:13
Dariya means river—a vast, flowing force that carries more than just water. It carries time, memory, silence, and song. A dariya can be gentle or wild, still or storming, but it…
17 मई 2025 · 16:06
Aab means water, but in Urdu, it means so much more. It is life in motion, purity that flows, the quiet resilience of a stream shaping stone. Aab is not just liquid, it is…
10 मई 2025 · 11:28
Amn means peace—a soft hush after the storm, a breath that finally lands, a silence that doesn’t weigh heavy but heals. It is the stillness between heartbeats, the warmth in a…
3 मई 2025 · 20:41
Saraab means mirage—a vision shimmering in the distance, beautiful but unreachable. It is the illusion that pulls us forward, even when the heart knows it may vanish. Saraab is…
26 अप्रैल 2025 · 16:03
Khayal means thought—a fleeting whisper of the mind, soft as mist, yet powerful enough to stir oceans within. It is where memory meets imagination, where reality bends gently…
12 अप्रैल 2025 · 17:38
Vahm means illusion, a flicker of doubt that blurs the line between what is and what we imagine. It is the shadow that dances just outside certainty, the echo of a thought that…
5 अप्रैल 2025 · 16:14
Sabaq means lesson. Like ink etched into memory, sabaq symbolizes the turning point between who we were and who we are becoming. It is the quiet reckoning after chaos, the…
29 मार्च 2025 · 20:44
Sabza refers to greenery, but metaphorically, it signifies renewal, hope, and fresh beginnings. Like the first sprout breaking through barren soil, sabza symbolizes the quiet…
22 मार्च 2025 · 20:34
Gul, meaning "flower" in Urdu, is a symbol of beauty, love, and life. Like a flower that blooms for a short time, happy and sad moments also come and go. It reminds us of hope,…
15 मार्च 2025 · 17:55
Naseem meaning a gentle breeze, fresh air that feels like a quiet promise, soft and full of hope. In this episode of Urdunama, we talk about how poets have captured this gentle…
8 मार्च 2025 · 17:37
Bahaar is an Urdu and Persian word that means spring, symbolizing renewal, beauty, and blossoming. It arrives like a quiet promise, painting the world in fresh hues of renewal.…
1 मार्च 2025 · 13:57
'Guftgu' is an Urdu word that means conversation, talk, or dialogue. In this episode of Urdunama, we talk about how it often has a soft, poetic feeling, especially in romantic or…
22 फ़र॰ 2025 · 20:19
All the artform is the expression of the artist behind it. And it's the way of izhaare-e-khayal or the expression of thought that paves the way to that art's success. The art…
15 फ़र॰ 2025 · 14:44
'Sadgi' means simplicity, modesty, and grace without extravagance. In this episode of Urdunama, we talk about how a simple way of life reflects elegance and purity in thoughts,…
1 फ़र॰ 2025 · 14:45
Throughout February, Urdunama will explore themes of love and romance in Urdu poetry. Each episode will focus on a different word that captures the essence of love, delving into…
26 जन॰ 2025 · 17:44
'Musalsal'—continuity, persistence, and unbroken flow. In this episode of 'Urdunama,' we dive into the essence of what it means to keep going, to move forward despite challenges,…
18 जन॰ 2025 · 13:55
Everything in life changes—friends, feelings, relationships, even time itself. But have you ever wondered what truly stays the same? In this episode, Fabeha Syed talks about the…
12 जन॰ 2025 · 14:35
What does the future hold? The Urdu word 'mustaqbil' invites us to dream, plan, and ponder the paths ahead. In this episode of 'Urdunama', we explore poetry and stories that…
4 जन॰ 2025 · 15:39
What does it mean to reflect on the guzishta—the past? In this episode of Urdunama, hosted by Fabeha Syed, we delve into the Urdu word guzishta, which carries with it memories,…
28 दिस॰ 2024 · 16:01
In the realm of sahaafat (journalism), the truth is both the foundation and the fight. This episode of Urdunama, hosted by Fabeha Syed, dives into the Urdu word sahaafat,…
21 दिस॰ 2024 · 23:14
What makes a house a home? Is it the walls that shelter us, or the emotions that bind us? In this episode of Urdunama Fabeha Syed unpacks the soul of 'ghar', a word that means so…
14 दिस॰ 2024 · 20:29
'Gham' a word that carries the weight of sorrow yet inspires some of the most profound poetry. In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed explores how this emotion has shaped Urdu…
7 दिस॰ 2024 · 20:04
The Oxford Word of the Year, 'Brain Rot,' captures a world consumed by endless scrolling, digital fatigue, and mental burnout. In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed connects…
30 नव॰ 2024 · 15:07
In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed dives into the world of khat—letters that carry the weight of love, longing, and tradition. Through the timeless poetry of legends like…
23 नव॰ 2024 · 15:55
'Dhoop' is more than just sunlight—it's a metaphor for hope, resilience, and warmth. In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed explores how 'dhoop' finds its way into poetry,…
16 नव॰ 2024 · 16:17
What does it mean to see yourself in a mirror, and how often do we see beyond the surface? In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed unravels the poetic and philosophical layers…
9 नव॰ 2024 · 14:25
Sir Mohammad Iqbal, widely recognized as Allama Iqbal, was a renowned poet and philosopher. 'World Urdu Day' is celebrated on his birth anniversary to honor Urdu heritage,…
2 नव॰ 2024 · 17:05
This Diwali, let's explore the beautiful Urdu word 'Ujala'—a word that brings to life the brilliance and warmth of light. In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed dives into the…
28 अक्टू॰ 2024 · 12:28
'Ashk' is an Urdu word that means 'tears'. Tiny droplets of water that hold the weight of unspoken feelings within them. It is the rain of heart which reflects hidden pain and…
12 अक्टू॰ 2024 · 20:48
Nida Fazli was an eminent Indian poet and lyricist, popularly admired for his simple yet profound writing style that captures the hearts of all ages. In this episode of Urdunama,…
6 अक्टू॰ 2024 · 16:04
'Wafa' or 'vafaa' is an Urdu word which translates to faithfulness, loyalty and fidelity. In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed delves into the depth of wafa, covering all…
28 सित॰ 2024 · 11:05
Paying tribute to the spirit of the freedom, we present to you 'Dastan-e- Gandhi', the journey of an ordinary man who inspired millions to change, reform, and stand for justice.…
21 सित॰ 2024 · 11:05
Kaifi Azmi was a renowned poet in the Urdu literary world. In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed delves into Kaifi's poetic masterpieces and examines his profound…
14 सित॰ 2024 · 11:47
Viral fiver has been an unwelcome guest for our dear Fabeha these days. Maazrat for not delivering a new episode of Urdunama this week, but we have some umdah poetry for this…
8 सित॰ 2024 · 17:04
In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed delves into the word 'jafa', which translates to 'oppression'. The term carries both socio-political and romantic connotations, often…
31 अग॰ 2024 · 16:51
Before we start, apologies for being MIA for the last two weeks. Fabeha and Musa have some news for you! In this episode of 'Urdunama', Fabeha Syed dives into the mystical world…
10 अग॰ 2024 · 14:15
Dive into the world of 'hunar' in this episode of Urdunama, as Fabeha Syed explores the Urdu word that embodies talent, skill, and the pursuit of mastery. What does it mean to…
28 जुल॰ 2024 · 16:59
No one is perfect. We all have quirks and flaws that make us human. In this episode of Urdunama, let us embrace our shortcomings to become a better human being. Listen as Fabeha…
22 जुल॰ 2024 · 17:48
Often used to describe a state of discontent or weariness, 'bezaar' carries with it an emotion that goes beyond mere displeasure. In this episode of Urdunama, we explore its…
6 जुल॰ 2024 · 25:08
In this episode, we delve into the depths of 'zindaan' – the Urdu word for prison. But our exploration goes beyond the literal confines of bars and walls. Join us as we examine…
23 जून 2024 · 21:41
In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed explores the theme of separation in Urdu poetry. Often associated with lovers, 'furqat' and the breaking of relationships bring profound…
16 जून 2024 · 29:45
In this introspective episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed delves into the 'aalam', or universe of Urdu poetry. Exploring some profound ideas by Faiz Ahmad Faiz, Bahadur Shah Zafar,…
8 जून 2024 · 26:45
After a nail-biting counting day, let us lighten things up and contemplate the consequences of our choices. In this episode of 'Urdunama', Fabeha Syed talks about the Urdu word…
5 जून 2024 · 20:33
Join Fabeha Syed as she dives into the rich and evocative world of the Urdu word 'nadaamat,' which translates to 'regret.' Discover how poets have woven this bittersweet emotion…
27 मई 2024 · 17:54
Silence in class! After a deep dive into Sanjay Leela Bhansali's hit web series 'Heeramandi', Fabeha Syed continues her Urdu class on this episode of 'Urdunama'. Through an…
19 मई 2024 · 21:25
Time to fire up your epiglottis! In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed delves into the linguistic nuances of Urdu in the much-discussed web series 'Heeramandi'. While the…
8 मई 2024 · 13:41
In this episode of the 'Urdunama' podcast, we delve deep into the profound word 'vajood' and its intricate significance in Urdu poetry. Join us as we unravel the layers of…
27 अप्रैल 2024 · 17:24
This episode of Urdunama gets real. Our host, Fabeha Syed dives into a feeling we all know too well: 'mayoosi', or despair. If you've ever felt that things are not going your…
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