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Tuk Hirs o Hawas ko chhod Miyan Voice: Raghib Akhtar

Mirza Ghalib is considered one of the most renowned poets of the Indian subcontinent, known for his Urdu ghazals and letters. His poetry is celebrated for its intricate language, depth of emotion, and exploration of themes such as love, loss, and the human condition. Ghalib's work continues to be widely read and studied in South Asia and is considered a major influence on modern Urdu poetry. Ghalib's life and poetry have also been the subject of numerous films, plays, and books, further cementing his place in literary history. This episode decodes his first Ghazal which is Naqsh fariyadi hai kis ki shokhi-e-tahreer ka.

Short story written by Saadat Hasan Manto

Short story by Manto and read by Dr. Raghib Akhtar

maieN uski baat ki tardeed karne waala tha

A Ghzal by Rajinder Manchanda Bani

Patta patta bhartey shajar par abr barasta dekho tum. A Ghazal by Rajinder Manchanda Bani. پتا پتا بھرتے شجر پر ابر برستا دیکھو تم۔ از راجندر منچندا بانی