Listen with Irfan

S.M. Irfan

A Tapestry of Voices and Stories, Spun with Care A soulful creation shaped by affection, thriving on the warmth of its listeners. Your contribution helps keep this free, bringing global stories, rare sound recordings, and personal music archives to all without paywalls. I curate voices, readings from literature, and cultural studies with immense care. Through my recent initiative, Read Aloud Collective, voices from around the world are coming together in celebration of spoken word. Grateful for your love -keep listening, keep supporting! Contribute: https://rzp.io/rzp/Memorywala

  1. Dharmendra | A Tribute from Ahmad and Sher Tookhi

    JAN 5

    Dharmendra | A Tribute from Ahmad and Sher Tookhi

    Dharmendra: The Towering Jat Who Conquered Afghan Pathan Hearts – A Childhood Tribute from Ahmad and Sher Tookhi/ Introduction and Curation Irfan/Soundtrack Courtesy Saregama/ Last year, Dharmendra—or as we say, Dharam Prahji—who was known as the He-Man of Hindi films, bid farewell to this world at around 90 years of age. Coming from a typical village in Ludhiana, Punjab, Dharmendra never formally learned acting anywhere and relying on his innocent face and well-built body, he played all kinds of roles in more than 300 films. Without worrying about wins or losses, he worked as if acting was his labor and continued working in films until his last breath. On this chequered board of flops and hits, he left behind moves that film lovers across the Indian subcontinent will always remember. Ahmad and Sher Tookhi, brothers born in Afghanistan and living in America for the past 40 years, have paid tribute to Dharam Ji by refreshing memories related to the film culture of Afghans, drawing from their childhood recollections. One end of these memories starts from the era of 1955, connecting to their uncle and father, while the other end trails off into their own boyhood until 1983—that is, until they left Afghanistan. How a towering Jat like Dharmendra becomes a companion in the imagination of towering Afghan Pathans is not rocket science to understand. It is the shared expanse of common values between the two countries, personal beliefs, character strengths, love for justice, and hearts beating with love. The passion that Sher Tookhi has for films, books, music, and languages is becoming rare these days. You have already heard many of his recordings here, and in the coming days, this series will expand even further—I am fully confident of that. For now, stepping aside from between you and Sher Bhai, I take you, with the support of Dharam Prahji, to Afghanistan—where Sher spent his childhood, and why he never wants to return there again? BECOME A PATRON :  Work on Listen with Irfan takes time, money and hard work to produce. As of now it is being done voluntarily with the family, friends and listeners who came forward for hand holding from its inception.  If you like the Podcasts, admire it, and benefit from its content, please consider awarding us an honorarium to make the future of this Podcast Channel robust and assured.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Cover: Irfan Details to support this Podcast Channel i.e. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen with Irfan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :- Bank Name: State Bank of India Name: SYED MOHD IRFAN Account No:32188719331 Branch: State Bank of India, Vaishali Sec 4, Ghaziabad IFSC–SBIN0013238 UPI/Gpay ID irfan.rstv-2@oksbi

    31 min
  2. Vidushi Parekh | Narrating Shrap | Shivani

    12/10/2025

    Vidushi Parekh | Narrating Shrap | Shivani

    Short Story: Shrap by Shivani / Narrated by Vidushi Parekh/ Curator: Irfan Join the Art of Reading: Share Your Story on Listen with Irfan Do you have a passion for reading literature or narrating captivating prose? Here’s your chance to shine! I’m thrilled to announce a new collaborative series, Art of Reading, on my podcast channel, Listen with Irfan. If you love bringing stories to life, I’m offering you a platform to showcase your talent. Record a short story of your choice (maximum 8 minutes) and share it with a community of like-minded narrators and listeners. This is a free, non-commercial initiative to connect aspiring narrators, promote storytelling, and build a creative community. No monetization, just pure love for the art of narration. How to Participate: - Choose a short story or piece of prose you’re passionate about. - Record it with clear audio using a mobile phone or audio recorder. Do not include your name or the story’s title in the recording. - Background music is optional, but avoid copyrighted tracks to prevent hosting issues. - Send your recording via email to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠voiceworkshopwithirfan@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or WhatsApp at +91 9818098790. Submission Guidelines- - Write your- 1. Name 2. Current City 3. Profession 4. Brief bio (max 80 words) 5. Photograph (if requested after review)   Submit only MP3 files. Full credit to the writer and narrator will be given on the Listen with Irfan podcast channel.  Join us to share your voice, connect with an audience, and celebrate the art of storytelling! Let’s create something beautiful together! BECOME A PATRON :  Work on Listen with Irfan takes time, money and hard work to produce. As of now it is being done voluntarily with the family, friends and listeners who came forward for hand holding from its inception.  If you like the Podcasts, admire it, and benefit from its content, please consider awarding us an honorarium to make the future of this Podcast Channel robust and assured.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ यहाँ आपको मिलती हैं वो दुर्लभ आवाज़ें खुद बोलती, गाती और बहस करती। मनोहर श्याम जोशी, कमलेश्वर, कृष्णा सोबती, बी वी कारंत, शमशेर बहादुर सिंह, बलराज साहनी, अज्ञेय, रसूलन बाई, निर्मल वर्मा, मंगलेश डबराल, राजेंद्र यादव, चंद्रकांत देवताले, भवानी प्रसाद मिश्र, इस्मत चुग़ताई, सत्यदेव दुबे, त्रिलोचन, अमरीश पुरी, इब्राहीम अल्क़ाज़ी, मोहन उप्रेती, गोरख पांडेय, नैना देवी, वीरेन डंगवाल, मन्नू भंडारी, भीष्म साहनी, देवकी नंदन पांडे आदि के अलावा अनगिनत भारतीय और विदेशी समकालीन विचारक, कलाकार, लेखक, कवि और सांस्कृतिक लड़ाके। किताबों पर चर्चा के पॉडकास्ट, संगीत, फिल्म रिव्यू और स्ट्रीट रिकॉर्डिंग्स का एकमात्र पॉडकास्ट मंच।  Details to support this Podcast Channel i.e. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen with Irfan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :- Bank Name: State Bank Of India Name: SYED MOHD IRFAN Account No:32188719331 Branch: State Bank of India, Vaishali Sec 4, Ghaziabad IFSC–SBIN0013238 UPI/Gpay ID irfan.rstv-2@oksbi Cover: Irfan

    22 min
  3. Irum Sumbul | Narrating Chief Ki Dawat | Bhisham Sahni

    12/08/2025

    Irum Sumbul | Narrating Chief Ki Dawat | Bhisham Sahni

    Short Story: Chief Ki Dawat by Bhisham Sahni / Narrated by Irum Sumbul/ Curator: Irfan Join the Art of Reading: Share Your Story on Listen with Irfan Do you have a passion for reading literature or narrating captivating prose? Here’s your chance to shine! I’m thrilled to announce a new collaborative series, Art of Reading, on my podcast channel, Listen with Irfan. If you love bringing stories to life, I’m offering you a platform to showcase your talent. Record a short story of your choice (maximum 8 minutes) and share it with a community of like-minded narrators and listeners. This is a free, non-commercial initiative to connect aspiring narrators, promote storytelling, and build a creative community. No monetization, just pure love for the art of narration. How to Participate: - Choose a short story or piece of prose you’re passionate about. - Record it with clear audio using a mobile phone or audio recorder. Do not include your name or the story’s title in the recording. - Background music is optional, but avoid copyrighted tracks to prevent hosting issues. - Send your recording via email to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠voiceworkshopwithirfan@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or WhatsApp at +91 9818098790. Submission Guidelines- - Write your- 1. Name 2. Current City 3. Profession 4. Brief bio (max 80 words) 5. Photograph (if requested after review)   Submit only MP3 files. Full credit to the writer and narrator will be given on the Listen with Irfan podcast channel.  Join us to share your voice, connect with an audience, and celebrate the art of storytelling! Let’s create something beautiful together! BECOME A PATRON :  Work on Listen with Irfan takes time, money and hard work to produce. As of now it is being done voluntarily with the family, friends and listeners who came forward for hand holding from its inception.  If you like the Podcasts, admire it, and benefit from its content, please consider awarding us an honorarium to make the future of this Podcast Channel robust and assured.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ यहाँ आपको मिलती हैं वो दुर्लभ आवाज़ें खुद बोलती, गाती और बहस करती। मनोहर श्याम जोशी, कमलेश्वर, कृष्णा सोबती, बी वी कारंत, शमशेर बहादुर सिंह, बलराज साहनी, अज्ञेय, रसूलन बाई, निर्मल वर्मा, मंगलेश डबराल, राजेंद्र यादव, चंद्रकांत देवताले, भवानी प्रसाद मिश्र, इस्मत चुग़ताई, सत्यदेव दुबे, त्रिलोचन, अमरीश पुरी, इब्राहीम अल्क़ाज़ी, मोहन उप्रेती, गोरख पांडेय, नैना देवी, वीरेन डंगवाल, मन्नू भंडारी, भीष्म साहनी, देवकी नंदन पांडे आदि के अलावा अनगिनत भारतीय और विदेशी समकालीन विचारक, कलाकार, लेखक, कवि और सांस्कृतिक लड़ाके। किताबों पर चर्चा के पॉडकास्ट, संगीत, फिल्म रिव्यू और स्ट्रीट रिकॉर्डिंग्स का एकमात्र पॉडकास्ट मंच।  Details to support this Podcast Channel i.e. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen with Irfan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :- Bank Name: State Bank Of India Name: SYED MOHD IRFAN Account No:32188719331 Branch: State Bank of India, Vaishali Sec 4, Ghaziabad IFSC–SBIN0013238 UPI/Gpay ID irfan.rstv-2@oksbi Cover: Irfan

    20 min
  4. Himanshu Soni | Narrating Nath | Shivani

    12/08/2025

    Himanshu Soni | Narrating Nath | Shivani

    Short Story: Nath by Shivani / Narrated by Himanshu Soni/ Curator: Irfan Join the Art of Reading: Share Your Story on Listen with Irfan Do you have a passion for reading literature or narrating captivating prose? Here’s your chance to shine! I’m thrilled to announce a new collaborative series, Art of Reading, on my podcast channel, Listen with Irfan. If you love bringing stories to life, I’m offering you a platform to showcase your talent. Record a short story of your choice (maximum 8 minutes) and share it with a community of like-minded narrators and listeners. This is a free, non-commercial initiative to connect aspiring narrators, promote storytelling, and build a creative community. No monetization, just pure love for the art of narration. How to Participate: - Choose a short story or piece of prose you’re passionate about. - Record it with clear audio using a mobile phone or audio recorder. Do not include your name or the story’s title in the recording. - Background music is optional, but avoid copyrighted tracks to prevent hosting issues. - Send your recording via email to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠voiceworkshopwithirfan@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or WhatsApp at +91 9818098790. Submission Guidelines- - Write your- 1. Name 2. Current City 3. Profession 4. Brief bio (max 80 words) 5. Photograph (if requested after review)   Submit only MP3 files. Full credit to the writer and narrator will be given on the Listen with Irfan podcast channel.  Join us to share your voice, connect with an audience, and celebrate the art of storytelling! Let’s create something beautiful together! BECOME A PATRON :  Work on Listen with Irfan takes time, money and hard work to produce. As of now it is being done voluntarily with the family, friends and listeners who came forward for hand holding from its inception.  If you like the Podcasts, admire it, and benefit from its content, please consider awarding us an honorarium to make the future of this Podcast Channel robust and assured.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ यहाँ आपको मिलती हैं वो दुर्लभ आवाज़ें खुद बोलती, गाती और बहस करती। मनोहर श्याम जोशी, कमलेश्वर, कृष्णा सोबती, बी वी कारंत, शमशेर बहादुर सिंह, बलराज साहनी, अज्ञेय, रसूलन बाई, निर्मल वर्मा, मंगलेश डबराल, राजेंद्र यादव, चंद्रकांत देवताले, भवानी प्रसाद मिश्र, इस्मत चुग़ताई, सत्यदेव दुबे, त्रिलोचन, अमरीश पुरी, इब्राहीम अल्क़ाज़ी, मोहन उप्रेती, गोरख पांडेय, नैना देवी, वीरेन डंगवाल, मन्नू भंडारी, भीष्म साहनी, देवकी नंदन पांडे आदि के अलावा अनगिनत भारतीय और विदेशी समकालीन विचारक, कलाकार, लेखक, कवि और सांस्कृतिक लड़ाके। किताबों पर चर्चा के पॉडकास्ट, संगीत, फिल्म रिव्यू और स्ट्रीट रिकॉर्डिंग्स का एकमात्र पॉडकास्ट मंच।  Details to support this Podcast Channel i.e. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen with Irfan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :- Bank Name: State Bank Of India Name: SYED MOHD IRFAN Account No:32188719331 Branch: State Bank of India, Vaishali Sec 4, Ghaziabad IFSC–SBIN0013238 UPI/Gpay ID irfan.rstv-2@oksbi Cover: Irfan

    21 min
  5. Anuradha Parab | Narrating Goonga | Shivani

    12/07/2025

    Anuradha Parab | Narrating Goonga | Shivani

    Short Story: Goonga by Shivani / Narrated by Anuradha Parab/ Curator: Irfan Join the Art of Reading: Share Your Story on Listen with Irfan Do you have a passion for reading literature or narrating captivating prose? Here’s your chance to shine! I’m thrilled to announce a new collaborative series, Art of Reading, on my podcast channel, Listen with Irfan. If you love bringing stories to life, I’m offering you a platform to showcase your talent. Record a short story of your choice (maximum 8 minutes) and share it with a community of like-minded narrators and listeners. This is a free, non-commercial initiative to connect aspiring narrators, promote storytelling, and build a creative community. No monetization, just pure love for the art of narration. How to Participate: - Choose a short story or piece of prose you’re passionate about. - Record it with clear audio using a mobile phone or audio recorder. Do not include your name or the story’s title in the recording. - Background music is optional, but avoid copyrighted tracks to prevent hosting issues. - Send your recording via email to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠voiceworkshopwithirfan@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or WhatsApp at +91 9818098790. Submission Guidelines- - Write your- 1. Name 2. Current City 3. Profession 4. Brief bio (max 80 words) 5. Photograph (if requested after review)   Submit only MP3 files. Full credit to the writer and narrator will be given on the Listen with Irfan podcast channel.  Join us to share your voice, connect with an audience, and celebrate the art of storytelling! Let’s create something beautiful together! BECOME A PATRON :  Work on Listen with Irfan takes time, money and hard work to produce. As of now it is being done voluntarily with the family, friends and listeners who came forward for hand holding from its inception.  If you like the Podcasts, admire it, and benefit from its content, please consider awarding us an honorarium to make the future of this Podcast Channel robust and assured.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ यहाँ आपको मिलती हैं वो दुर्लभ आवाज़ें खुद बोलती, गाती और बहस करती। मनोहर श्याम जोशी, कमलेश्वर, कृष्णा सोबती, बी वी कारंत, शमशेर बहादुर सिंह, बलराज साहनी, अज्ञेय, रसूलन बाई, निर्मल वर्मा, मंगलेश डबराल, राजेंद्र यादव, चंद्रकांत देवताले, भवानी प्रसाद मिश्र, इस्मत चुग़ताई, सत्यदेव दुबे, त्रिलोचन, अमरीश पुरी, इब्राहीम अल्क़ाज़ी, मोहन उप्रेती, गोरख पांडेय, नैना देवी, वीरेन डंगवाल, मन्नू भंडारी, भीष्म साहनी, देवकी नंदन पांडे आदि के अलावा अनगिनत भारतीय और विदेशी समकालीन विचारक, कलाकार, लेखक, कवि और सांस्कृतिक लड़ाके। किताबों पर चर्चा के पॉडकास्ट, संगीत, फिल्म रिव्यू और स्ट्रीट रिकॉर्डिंग्स का एकमात्र पॉडकास्ट मंच।  Details to support this Podcast Channel i.e. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen with Irfan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :- Bank Name: State Bank Of India Name: SYED MOHD IRFAN Account No:32188719331 Branch: State Bank of India, Vaishali Sec 4, Ghaziabad IFSC–SBIN0013238 UPI/Gpay ID irfan.rstv-2@oksbi Cover: Irfan

    24 min
  6. Shruti B | Narrating Shart | Shivani

    12/07/2025

    Shruti B | Narrating Shart | Shivani

    Short Story: Shart by Shivani / Narrated by Shruti B/ Curator: Irfan Join the Art of Reading: Share Your Story on Listen with Irfan Do you have a passion for reading literature or narrating captivating prose? Here’s your chance to shine! I’m thrilled to announce a new collaborative series, Art of Reading, on my podcast channel, Listen with Irfan. If you love bringing stories to life, I’m offering you a platform to showcase your talent. Record a short story of your choice (maximum 8 minutes) and share it with a community of like-minded narrators and listeners. This is a free, non-commercial initiative to connect aspiring narrators, promote storytelling, and build a creative community. No monetization, just pure love for the art of narration. How to Participate: - Choose a short story or piece of prose you’re passionate about. - Record it with clear audio using a mobile phone or audio recorder. Do not include your name or the story’s title in the recording. - Background music is optional, but avoid copyrighted tracks to prevent hosting issues. - Send your recording via email to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠voiceworkshopwithirfan@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or WhatsApp at +91 9818098790. Submission Guidelines- - Write your- 1. Name 2. Current City 3. Profession 4. Brief bio (max 80 words) 5. Photograph (if requested after review)   Submit only MP3 files. Full credit to the writer and narrator will be given on the Listen with Irfan podcast channel.  Join us to share your voice, connect with an audience, and celebrate the art of storytelling! Let’s create something beautiful together! BECOME A PATRON :  Work on Listen with Irfan takes time, money and hard work to produce. As of now it is being done voluntarily with the family, friends and listeners who came forward for hand holding from its inception.  If you like the Podcasts, admire it, and benefit from its content, please consider awarding us an honorarium to make the future of this Podcast Channel robust and assured.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ यहाँ आपको मिलती हैं वो दुर्लभ आवाज़ें खुद बोलती, गाती और बहस करती। मनोहर श्याम जोशी, कमलेश्वर, कृष्णा सोबती, बी वी कारंत, शमशेर बहादुर सिंह, बलराज साहनी, अज्ञेय, रसूलन बाई, निर्मल वर्मा, मंगलेश डबराल, राजेंद्र यादव, चंद्रकांत देवताले, भवानी प्रसाद मिश्र, इस्मत चुग़ताई, सत्यदेव दुबे, त्रिलोचन, अमरीश पुरी, इब्राहीम अल्क़ाज़ी, मोहन उप्रेती, गोरख पांडेय, नैना देवी, वीरेन डंगवाल, मन्नू भंडारी, भीष्म साहनी, देवकी नंदन पांडे आदि के अलावा अनगिनत भारतीय और विदेशी समकालीन विचारक, कलाकार, लेखक, कवि और सांस्कृतिक लड़ाके। किताबों पर चर्चा के पॉडकास्ट, संगीत, फिल्म रिव्यू और स्ट्रीट रिकॉर्डिंग्स का एकमात्र पॉडकास्ट मंच।  Details to support this Podcast Channel i.e. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen with Irfan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ :- Bank Name: State Bank Of India Name: SYED MOHD IRFAN Account No:32188719331 Branch: State Bank of India, Vaishali Sec 4, Ghaziabad IFSC–SBIN0013238 UPI/Gpay ID irfan.rstv-2@oksbi Cover: Irfan

    40 min

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A Tapestry of Voices and Stories, Spun with Care A soulful creation shaped by affection, thriving on the warmth of its listeners. Your contribution helps keep this free, bringing global stories, rare sound recordings, and personal music archives to all without paywalls. I curate voices, readings from literature, and cultural studies with immense care. Through my recent initiative, Read Aloud Collective, voices from around the world are coming together in celebration of spoken word. Grateful for your love -keep listening, keep supporting! Contribute: https://rzp.io/rzp/Memorywala