इब्तिदा ए इश्क़, परवाज़, बिसमिल, बेदाद, मक़सूद, जफ़ा. Let’s understand these words from Mukesh ji’s iconic songs.

Discussing beautiful words like Nisaar, Sangdil, Justajoo, Dilnasheen, Taabir, Tadbeer, Majma, Jahan Ara and many more from Talat Mehmood Sahab’s evergreen songs.

Exploring words like Zehmat, Rehmat, Khadim, Ikhtiyaar, Neem-Shareef, Hairat, Ghairat and Peeri... from the iconic songs composed by Vishal Bharadwaj.

Here we’ll try understanding the original 11 ashaar from the patriotic ghazal “Sarfaroshi Ki Tamanna” that inspired the entire generation and still holds a special place in our hearts even after 100 years.

Exploring words like Lakht-e-Jigar, Ghiza, Sin, Chaak and many more from popular songs of Kishore Kumar in this episode

Unearthing words like ‘Aalam-e-badhawasi’, ‘Tadbeer’, ‘Ghamkhaar’, ‘Gard’, ‘Mashrik’, ‘Maghrib’ and many more.

In this episode we shall explore the human side of the genius that is Naushad Sahab along with some beautiful Urdu words.

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 one and all. In this episode we shall explore ghazals like ‘Seene mein jalan’, ‘Chupke chupke raat din’ and ‘Tum apna ranj-o-gham’.

Understanding the meaning of words like Ehtaraam, Barq, Qaza, Tilismaat, Ilm, Taqseem, Shab-Ba-Khair and many more

The iconic monument has inspired many writers and poets. In this episode we will unearth Urdu words from songs like “Ek Shehenshah Ne Banwa Ke Haseen Taj Mahal” and “Jo Wada Kiya Wo Nibhana Padega”

Here’s the original nazm “Kabhi Kabhi” which is different from the one we heard in the film.

From Irshad Kamil’s poetry, let’s learn some beautiful words like Sarmaya, Sharf, Zarf, Taari, Shadaayi and Kun Faya Kun.

Let’s discover words like Aaftab, Tabassum, Sajda and Kaikashaan from the evergreen song “Chaudhvin ka Chand” penned by Shakeel Badayuni Sahab.

Let’s understand the meaning of words like Bazm, Shamm-e-Farozan, Justajoo, Pashemaan, Dayaar, Ruswa, Ulfat, Anjuman and many more from Muzaffar Ali Sahab’s iconic movie “Umrao Jaan”. The songs were immortalized by Poet Shaharyaar, Composer Khayyam, Singer Asha Bhosle and ofcourse the gorgeous Rekha on screen.

Understanding words like Hampiyala, Hamnivala, Chashm-e-bad and Mamnoon from the song “Yaari Hai Imaan Mera” from the movie Zanjeer.

Kundan Laal Saigal, a singer who’s respected and idolized across all generations and all times. In this episode we explore some beautiful Urdu words that we heard in Saigal Sahab’s music.

A quick look at about a dozen Urdu words in extremely popular new-age songs. Tune in and add these gems to your repertoire.

A little nod, a small tribute, a brief glimpse... here we talk about some lines from great Urdu Shaayars of yore that got included in popular song lyrics by legendary lyricists.

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 than Sahir Ludhiyanvi. Here’s his iconic creation “Na To Carvaan Ki Talaash Hai”. A final word on “Ishq”. #sahirludhiyanvi #roshan #qawwali #yeishqishqhai #bollywood #filmmusic

“Ranjish Hi Sahi” is one of the most iconic ghazals of all times. While the popular version consists of simpler verses, the complete ghazal has a few shers that are a little hard to understand. Here’s an attempt to explain some words! Ahmed Faraz Mehdi Hasan

In the third part of the Majrooh Sultanpuri series, we will discuss words like Sin, Chilman, Vasl-e-Yaar, Shaad and Nashaad.

In this episode we will discuss words like Bekhudi, Saaghar, Sehra and Shokh

Majrooh Sultanpuri started his lyrical journey in the mid 40s and ruled the music industry for 6 decades. From K L Saigal to Amir Khan, the legend has given innumerable iconic songs in his career span. Let’s have a look at some beautiful Urdu words that we heard in his songs!

I’m sure you have heard this song on the loop like I have. If you want to know the meaning of all the words in this song, you’ll probably have to keep a dictionary beside you. Well... worry not! Just listen to this podcast and you’ll know the meanings of most of the words.