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

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Magnificent Mukesh - Evergreen and Soulful

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

Talat Mehmood - Ek Makhmali Awaaz

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

Vishal Bharadwaj: A Genius Like No Other

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.

Sarfaroshi Ki Tamanna - 11 Bemisaal Couplets from Bismil

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

Kishore Kumar : The Man, The Music, The Legend

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

Ep 23 - Sahir Ludhiyanvi - Har Ek Pal Ka Shayar

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

Mausiqaar-e-Azam : Naushad

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’.

Mehfil-e-Ghazal

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

Tumsa Nahin Dekha - The Magic Of Mohd Rafi

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”

Wah Taj - The Monumental Lyrical Inspiration

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

Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Mein - The Original Nazm By Sahir

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

Irshad Kamil Ki Qalam Se

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

Chaudhvin Ka Chand - A Bada’unique’ Classic

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.

Umrao Jaan - Timeless Lyrics from a Timeless Tale

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

“Yaari Hai Imaan Mera” ~ The Eternal Friendship Song

Urdu and Indian film songs is a match made in heaven. But sometimes we don’t pay attention to what those beautiful sounding words mean. Here’s a humble attempt to share some Urdu words with their meanings. If you like this effort, don’t forget to share it with your friends. #urdu #lyrics #indianfilms #poetry

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