सुना है लोग उसे आँख भर के देखते हैं

सो उसके शहर में कुछ दिन ठहर के देखते हैं

सुना है रब्त है उसको ख़राब-हालों से

सो अपने आप को बर्बाद कर के देखते हैं

सुना है दर्द की गाहक है चश्म-ए-नाज़ उसकी

सो हम भी उसकी गली से गुज़र के देखते हैं

सुना है उसको भी है शेर ओ शायरी से शग़फ़

सो हम भी मोज़िज़े अपने हुनर के देखते हैं

सुना है बोले तो बातों से फूल झड़ते हैं

ये बात है तो चलो बात कर के देखते हैं

सुना है रात उसे चाँद तकता रहता है

सितारे बाम-ए-फ़लक से उतर के देखते हैं

सुना है दिन को उसे तितलियाँ सताती हैं

सुना है रात को जुगनू ठहर के देखते ह

She called my name thrice, 

I could hear it the first time

I sensed a trembling in her voice

All she said was, that she is fine

It came crushing down my spine

How could things get ruined, by just one line?

Maybe she prayed to all the sins, that I had in my closet

I prayed to what I had left in my wallet

The coin of despair, I never call on heads.

Tails, is what it always shows, there’s more than what’s left

A broken heart, is not what you should get, she poured

Your name is like blood on a sword, 

The keys to my house, I left them at your door,

Our bodies could part, but what about the soul?

What about it? she said

I lost my self somewhere in your head.

She called my name again

This time, I could only see the pain.

Where were you all this while,

Your coin of despair, I’ll buy it, if you smile.

I can’t smile, No more, 

The keys to my house I left them at your door

-Ankush Gupta

khudse ki gayi kuch baatein.

whenever there is a hint of helplessness i talk to myself.

for there is judgment in thou eyes.

what makes you feel nostalgic?

somebodies touch? the smell of the rain on dry soil; petrichor?

childhood?

the next time you feel nostalgic or nostalgia visits you, with a wave of regret, and longing, promise yourselves to make the best out of every moment. So when it does come, it leaves all the regrets outside the door.

So, This one is meant for each one of you. It's special because its unscripted. Which is also the main reason that this episode could happen.

I have been trying to record a episode for the longest time. But yes this is it. It was spontaneous, no script, no edits (obviously audio edits)

Send me pyaar bhari gaaliyan on Instagram @ankush_fx

Hello people of good heart!

This is a special one, because these are my words. I know, sometime I love reciting poetry from well respected writers and shayars. But in this one, I gathered all the courage and confidence to put out something that I have written.

Do not hesitate to tell me how you liked it. I am pretty easy to find on Instagram.

Incase you don't know @ankush_fx is my instagram handle.

Happy Listening!

This one is close to my heart. 

The moment we seek perfection, we lose emotion in that process. This recording happened, one take and only one. You might find incorrect pronunciations. But there's something about it that's perfect too. 

Yu Hi Be-sabab Na Phira Karo - Bashir Badr

Narration - Ankush Gupta

Tell me how did you find it on Instagram @ankush_fx

Kis tarah chhor do tumhe jana, tum meri zindagi ki aadat ho.

Kis liyen dekhti ho aaina, tum to khud se bhi khubsurat ho.

No matter how many times I read this, or listen to it. It always feels new. The word of John Elia are immortal, they will always stay within me. Today is his 91st Birthday, and on this, I want to share this, a part of me.

Kis Tarah Chhor Du Tumhe Jana - John Elia

Narration : Ankush Gupta

Send me a hi on instagram @ankush_fx

This is one of my favourite pieces of writing. Well, I have an obsession with listening to good writing in my voice. I know Bachhan Sahab did it way better than I did. I tried, and I enjoyed recording this. If you by any chance find this to be amazing. Write me something on Instagram. You can also, be exclusively demanding! I would love to read out your poetry, and stories.

Instagram, if you may @ankush_fx

Kabhi kabhi mere dil main khayal aata hain

Yeh ranj-o-gham ki siyahi jo dil pe chhayi hain

Magar yeh ho na saka aur ab ye aalam hain

Guzar rahi hain kuchh iss tarah zindagi jaise,

Na koi raah, na manzil, na roshni ka suraag

Inhi andheron main reh jaoonga kabhi kho kar

Hello Listener, in this episode/audio file I have tried to describe what art means to me. Art has been a crucial part of my life, it has helped me become what I am today. I hope this audio file is something that you find relatable.