This week chatting with Daneesh Majid, author of "The Hyderabadis 1947 To The Present Day" longlisted for the “New Indian Express” Group’s Ramnath Goenka Sahithya Samman Award in the Best Debut Category. We discussed the hyderabadi identity, the gulf spring, razakars and their portrayal in media, the recent anti-Marwari protest, demise of Urdu and everything in between.

Whether you’re interested in Hyderabad’s history, Urdu literature, South Asian politics, or cultural identity, this conversation will give you a fresh perspective.

Timestamps:

00:00 - intro

01:32 - who is a hyderabadi?

06:40 - exploring bias as a writer

11:29 - thoughts on making a revised edition as new stories pop up

16:59 - thoughts on razakars and their portrayal in media and art

23:05 - the demise of Urdu, reflections on teaching Urdu script

29:30 - nenu telugu, vadu muslim

32:30 - Hyderabad-Pakistan connection post 1947

43:20 - dissecting "The Gulf Returnee" identity and migration stories

52:43 - rise of the "Marwari Go Back" movement

55:01 - is pursuing media/journalism lucrative in 2025?01:08:13 - PRESPECTIVE

Daneesh Majid

Website

Book (The Hyderabadis)

Latest Article (Marwari Go Back)

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