Heard/Unheard - The Lit Studio

Vikram Singh Thakur
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"Heard/unheard - The Lit Studio" is a podcast hosted by Vikram. With a Ph.D in literature, passion for poetry and love for theatre, this lit-prof brings for his listeners some heard/unheard stories about authors and their works ranging from Rumi, Amir Khusrow, Ghalib, Manto, Jaun Eliya and Muktibodh among others. Each episode will unravel a new writer. Traversing languages and cultures the podcast will take you on an engaging literary journey. Follow me on: Instagram.com/vsthakur01 Twitter.com/vsthakur_01 Or email at: podcastofvikram@gmail.com

Episodes

  1. 04/04/2021

    S1E6: Ghalib: The Genius of Ghazal (Part 2)

    Ghalib is a name synonymous with the poetic form called Ghazal. Bestowed with the honorific titles like Dabir-ul-Mulk and Najm-ud-Daula by Bahadur Shah Zafar II, Ghalib was one of the best gifts of the Mughal dynasty to India. Come and explore some qissas and poetry of Ghalib in this episode.

    24 min

  2. 03/21/2021

    S1E5: Ghalib: The Genius of Ghazal

    Ghalib is a name synonymous with the poetic form called Ghazal. Bestowed with the honorific titles like Dabir-ul-Mulk and Najm-ud-Daula by Bahadur Shah Zafar II, Ghalib was one of the best gifts of the Mughal dynasty to India. Come and explore some qissas and poetry of Ghalib in this episode.

    17 min

  3. 03/07/2021

    S1E4: Amir Khusrau: The Voice of India (Part 2)

    Known as the first Renaissance man of India, Hazrat Amir Khusrau’s contribution to Hindustani music, poetry and culture is immense. A true symbol of Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb, Khusrau continues to stay with us even today. Come and explore his poetry in this episode.

    18 min

  4. 02/28/2021

    S1E3: Amir Khusrau: The Voice of India

    Known as the first Renaissance man of India, Hazrat Amir Khusrau’s contribution to Hindustani music, poetry and culture is immense. A true symbol of Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb, Khusrau continues to stay with us even today. Come and explore his poetry in this episode!

    22 min

  5. 02/21/2021

    S1E2: Bulleh Shah: The Shah of Sufis

    Universally acknowledged as "the father of Punjabi enlightenment", Bulleh Shah is the most loved Punjabi poet and philosopher. Drawing on eclectic sources, his ability to use the ordinary to express the most extraordinary made Bulleh Shah popular across religions. He continues to inspire millions even today. Come and explore the magic of his poetry in this episode!

    16 min

  6. 02/13/2021

    S1E1: Love of Sufis

    People love and so do Sufis. But the love of Sufis is divine! Exploring in this episode the love of Rumi and Shams of Tabriz.

    14 min
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"Heard/unheard - The Lit Studio" is a podcast hosted by Vikram. With a Ph.D in literature, passion for poetry and love for theatre, this lit-prof brings for his listeners some heard/unheard stories about authors and their works ranging from Rumi, Amir Khusrow, Ghalib, Manto, Jaun Eliya and Muktibodh among others. Each episode will unravel a new writer. Traversing languages and cultures the podcast will take you on an engaging literary journey. Follow me on: Instagram.com/vsthakur01 Twitter.com/vsthakur_01 Or email at: podcastofvikram@gmail.com

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