Episodes

  • Selected Poetry of Mir Taqi Mir

    Selected Poetry of Mir Taqi Mir

     Ghazal Studio, Episode 1
    Nov 18 2020
    This episode explores how Mir Taqi Mir, who is considered as KHuda-e-Sukhan(God of Urdu poetry), has unraveled the existential dilemmas, developed a form, evolved his diction, and brought it to perfection. Mir expresses himself with complete sincerity and disarming frankness on almost every aspect of life and living.
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    10 mins
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  • Selected Poetry of Mirza Ghalib

    Selected Poetry of Mirza Ghalib

     Ghazal Studio, Episode 2
    Nov 18 2020
    Mirza Ghalib with his unique style, took Urdu & Persian poetry to new heights and led an eventful life. Celebrated as one of the greatest Urdu poets, Ghalib is still relevant after almost two centuries.
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    23 mins
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  • Selected Poetry of Dagh Dhelvi

    Selected Poetry of Dagh Dhelvi

     Ghazal Studio, Episode 3
    Nov 18 2020
    Dagh Dehlvi is playful with language, least Persianised in his diction, witty in turns of phrases, urbane in addressing, and full of gaiety and simplicity in his essential approach to his material. This episode of ‘Ghazal Studio’ is a collection of selected poetry by Dagh Dehlvi.
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    12 mins
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  • Selected Poetry of Firaq Gorakhpuri

    Selected Poetry of Firaq Gorakhpuri

     Ghazal Studio, Episode 4
    Nov 18 2020
    One of the most influential pre-modern poets who paved the way for modern Urdu ghazals, Firaq played an important role in nurturing new poetry. This episode tells us that despite being a poet of beauty and love, he looked at these subjects from a new angle.
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    19 mins
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  • Selected Poetry of Akbar Allahabadi

    Selected Poetry of Akbar Allahabadi

     Ghazal Studio, Episode 5
    Nov 18 2020
    Akbar Allahabadi gave a humorous touch even to the serious themes of love and politics. This episode explores how Akbar Allahabadi a bright, witty and affable poet, paints the canvas of Urdu poetry with humor and satire
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    12 mins
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  • Selected Poetry of Jigar Moradabadi

    Selected Poetry of Jigar Moradabadi

     Ghazal Studio, Episode 6
    Nov 18 2020
    Jigar Moradabadi was a poet of acute romantic leanings who evolved a poetics that suited his thematic preferences and gave a definite identity to his poetry. An iconic Mushaira poet who earned huge applause from audience, Jigar represents the stock themes of love and wine in a manner characterized by a unique musicality.
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    24 mins
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  • Selected Poetry of Ahmad Faraz

    Selected Poetry of Ahmad Faraz

     Ghazal Studio, Episode 7
    Nov 18 2020
    Ahmad Faraz emerged as a ghazal poet with an individual signature of his own. Regarded as poet of love and romance, Faraz also wrote some of the finest specimens of resistance poetry.
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    17 mins
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