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Hema Jairam and Anjana Tripathi
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A podcast about love for Hindi Literature and Madhya Pradesh

  1. Sukha Bargad- Part 5. Manzoor Ahtesham

    2D AGO

    Sukha Bargad- Part 5. Manzoor Ahtesham

    Chapter 5 of the beautiful tale of yesteryear Bhopal 'Sukha Bargad' written by Manzoor Ahtesham Sahab brings alive some dark memories from forgotten pages of Bhopal's history, penned with immense sensitivity by the author. The innocent enquiry, the doubts and questions raised by the young protagonist are relevant in today's times also. Do listen..

    33 min
  2. Sukha Bargad - Part 4. Manzoor Ahtesham

    FEB 10

    Sukha Bargad - Part 4. Manzoor Ahtesham

    Lets dive deep today into nostalgia and relive those long school bus journeys, those wonderful days spent with friends at school when lives were simpler and fuller. The 4th chapter of 'Sukha Bargad' penned by Manzoor Ahtesham Sahab is definitely a walk down memory's lane- deeply touching, relatable and universally appealing. Do not miss listening to it...

    37 min
  3. Sukha Bargad - Part 3. Manzoor Ahtesham

    JAN 27

    Sukha Bargad - Part 3. Manzoor Ahtesham

    We present the 3rd chapter of 'Sukha Bargad', a tale of yesteryear Bhopal told by Bhopal's Manzoor Ahtesham Sahab in the 5th episode of Season 9. The very relatable intricacies of family ties, the sweet and sour flavours of relationships, and so much more are narrated in Rashida Biya's voice. Everyone will definitely find atleast one thing or person or incident relatable to them, in their early years or even now. Do not miss this gently told, powerful tale of a city and its denizens...

    37 min
  4. Sukha Bargad - Part 2. Manzoor Ahtesham

    JAN 19

    Sukha Bargad - Part 2. Manzoor Ahtesham

    Our discovery of old Bhopal and its people continues as we present the 4th episode of Season 9 today. The protagonist Rashida of Manzoor Ahtesham's lauded book 'Sukha Bargad' introduces us to many vividly sketched characters of her life. The nuanced description of the circumstances, the easy conversational language, the sensitive presentation of tricky issues make the book truly enjoyable. Do tune in...

    34 min
  5. Sukha Bargad - Part 1. Manzoor Ahtesham

    JAN 12

    Sukha Bargad - Part 1. Manzoor Ahtesham

    In the 3rd episode of Season 9, we embark on our beautiful discovery of Bhopal and its people through the pen of Manzoor Ahtesham Bhai's tale 'Sukha Bargad' as he brings characters and those meandering bylanes and dilapidated dwellings to life. Today, we meet 'Fafu' and travel back into that time when there were courtyards with Jamun trees, precious things stored in metal 'sandookchis', little learners petrified of their strict teachers and their colourful threats. Do tune in..

    39 min
  6. Sukha Bargad - Pravesh Manzoor Ahtesham

    JAN 5

    Sukha Bargad - Pravesh Manzoor Ahtesham

    In today's episode, we present the opening chapter of 'Sukha Bargad' penned by Manzoor Ahtesham ji with great nostalgia. The chapter gently pulls us into the lives of Suhel and Rasheeda and their 'khandan' living in the then leafy lanes of old Bhopal. The conversations, the everyday issues, the beautiful simplicity of the description leaves one calm and curious... and wondrous at how little things have changed. Do listen..

    36 min

  7. 12/31/2025

    Season 9- Pilot Episode

    And we are back!! New year, new season, new book, new genre!! So exciting to share about the city which brought us up, the city which makes our hearts sing, the city which will always be home for us no matter where we are. Bhopal- the city of Begums, the city of Lakes and rolling hills, the city living with 'Ganga Jamuni Tehzeeb'. Today's episode is a curtain raiser for "Sookha Bargad" penned by Manzoor Ehtesham Saheb- Bhopal's very own master storyteller. Do tune in....

    21 min
  8. Jamna Ganga Ke Naihar Mein - Conclusion. Shri. Vishnu Prabhakar

    10/13/2025

    Jamna Ganga Ke Naihar Mein - Conclusion. Shri. Vishnu Prabhakar

    With heavy hearts, we bid adieu to Yamuna-Ganga today as we conclude reading the superbly penned travelogue 'Jamna Ganga Ke Naihar Mein' by Shri Vishnu Prabhakar. The verdant land of origin of these mighty rivers, the native people, the co-travellers, the temples, the swamis and Gurus, the happy-sad-crazy adventures kept us hooked for 25 episodes this season. Do not miss the concluding chapter..

    24 min
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A podcast about love for Hindi Literature and Madhya Pradesh

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  • Creator
    Hema Jairam and Anjana Tripathi
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    198
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Hema Jairam and Anjana Tripathi
  • Show Website
    Of Buddies , Books and Bachpan..