Radio Urdu brings you timeless stories, rare literary anecdotes, and in-depth discussions on Urdu poetry, prose, and culture. From Mirza Ghalib to modern poets, marsiya to ghazal, satire to symbolism — we explore it all. Hosted by Babar Imam and Afeef Seraj, our episodes mix wit, scholarship, and the love of language.

ریڈیو اُردو — ادب کی وہ محفل جہاں آپ کو ملیں گے پرانی یادوں کے قصے، شاعری کی باریکیاں اور زبان کا حسن۔ غالب، اقبال، فیض اور دیگر مشاہیر ادب پر گفتگو، کہانیاں اور دلچسپ واقعات سنیں۔

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girah lagaayen!

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Congratulations to all the participants 🥇

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Poetry, Meaning and the reader!

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Join us as we dive deep into these timeless verses and explore the mystical relationship between Husn and Jamaal. We are analyzing some breathtaking couplets that will leave you mesmerized.

🗓️ Date: Sunday, 23 November 2025 🕗 Time: 8:00 PM IST

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When poetry becomes madness — and madness turns into verse.

Meer Taqi Meer’s masnavi “Khaab o Khayaal” is unlike any other. It was written when Delhi lay in ruins and Meer himself was battling the ruins within — exile, poverty, heartbreak, and the gradual descent into madness.

In this exclusive video, we present a complete recital of this masnavi, preceded by a brief history of the Masnavi and followed by a commentary on its nature.


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🎧 Narrated by: Afeef Seraj & Babar Imam
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✨ The Sanam Podcast - Coming Soon on Radio Urdu! ✨

The word "Sanam" (Idol) has been one of the most fascinating symbols in Urdu poetry for centuries. From the verses of Wali to the ghazals of Ghalib, Zafar, Momin, and Faiz, every poet infused this word with unique shades of love, devotion, rebellion, and irony.

In our upcoming video podcast, join Afeef Seraj and Babar Imam as we dive deep into:
🎙️ The poetic journey of "Sanam" across classical and modern Urdu poetry
📜 Rare couplets by great masters like Mirza Ghalib, Bahadur Shah Zafar, Momin Khan Momin, Wali Dakhani, and Faiz Ahmed Faiz
😂 Anecdotes about apocryphal verses and Ghalib’s legendary wit
🌹 How a single word holds layers of cultural and emotional meaning in Urdu literature

If you love Urdu poetry, literature, Ghalib, Faiz, or Zafar, this conversation is not to be missed!

📢 Releasing soon only on Radio Urdu YouTube Channel!

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📢✨ Coming Soon on Radio Urdu Podcast!

🎙️ "Aayina aur Shaayari" — An exclusive podcast with Afeef Seraj and Babar Imam where we dive deep into the hidden meanings of Urdu poetry. From Ghalib to Meer, Iqbal to Seraj Aurangabadi, we explore the mysteries of the mirror (Aayina) in their timeless verses — through reflections sent by you, our listeners.

🔥 Stay tuned for profound discussions, literary gems, and thought-provoking interpretations.

📺 Releasing on Radio Urdu YouTube Channel — very soon!

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Releasing our new video only for our "Members" as a thank you for the love that you have shown for helping and motivating us by clicking the "JOIN" button.
Thank you so much!

Watch here: https://youtu.be/Kh4KphXwRHI

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