Urdu daan

Tujhe raegani ka ratti barabar andaza nahi hai - this the case that the poet puts forward, only to begin his cosmic argument about how his loss is a greater loss, indeed the greatest for humanity.

a sigh, a complaint, a prayer all woven into one by this great poet

After a really long time, i finally got to editing the 9th Ghazal - Dahr me Naqsh e wafa, wajh e tasalli na hua. Hope you enjoy it. 

The much awaited episode in the Ghalib series is now here. It is the 8th ghazal of the diwan, and what an amazingly mushkil-pasand ghazal it is. Do let us know your thoughts at [email protected] or Instagram @urdu,daan

One of Jaun Elia's most popular and poignant poems, where a lover consoles his love to let go of it all.

Ghalib here discusses many themes, chief among which are, the bravery and courage that Ishq calls for. Listen on and let us know your thoughts.

Wasim Barelvi is one of the premiere Indian poets of the modern Urdu ghazal. He is a voice that must be heard, especially in the Indian context. Here, in his inimitable and simple style, he speaks of love among other things.