7 episodes

This Urdu Podcast Series 'Purana Mushaira' presents some of the great Urdu poets such as Ali Sardar Jafri, Wamiq Jaunpuri, Kaifi Azmi, Shahryar, Iftikhar Arif, Sajida Zaidi, Waseem Barelvi, Zahida Zaidi, Hasan Rizvi, Bashir Badr, Zehra Nigah, Ghulam Rabbani Taban, Saghar Khaiyyami and Fazal Tabish. The old recordings have been retrieved from a Delhi-based Mushaira lover, Sajid Raza Khan's personal collection.

Noted Urdu scholar and Delhi University Professor, Ali Javed is the Nazim-e-Mushaira.

Mushaira is an assembly of Urdu poets, having a Naazim (moderator) and a Sadr (a senior presiding over the assembly). The tradition goes back to the great Hindi Urdu poet Amir Khusro in the 14th century. But Delhi's Mughal Durbars made Mushaira a hugely popular form of poetry recitation in front of an audience, saying Wah Wah, Irshad, Mukarrar Irshad, and Subhanallah. It was customary at a Mushaira to place the candle (Shamma) before the poet who was reciting his kalaam/sukhan (poetry).

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This Urdu Podcast Series 'Purana Mushaira' presents some of the great Urdu poets such as Ali Sardar Jafri, Wamiq Jaunpuri, Kaifi Azmi, Shahryar, Iftikhar Arif, Sajida Zaidi, Waseem Barelvi, Zahida Zaidi, Hasan Rizvi, Bashir Badr, Zehra Nigah, Ghulam Rabbani Taban, Saghar Khaiyyami and Fazal Tabish. The old recordings have been retrieved from a Delhi-based Mushaira lover, Sajid Raza Khan's personal collection.

Noted Urdu scholar and Delhi University Professor, Ali Javed is the Nazim-e-Mushaira.

Mushaira is an assembly of Urdu poets, having a Naazim (moderator) and a Sadr (a senior presiding over the assembly). The tradition goes back to the great Hindi Urdu poet Amir Khusro in the 14th century. But Delhi's Mughal Durbars made Mushaira a hugely popular form of poetry recitation in front of an audience, saying Wah Wah, Irshad, Mukarrar Irshad, and Subhanallah. It was customary at a Mushaira to place the candle (Shamma) before the poet who was reciting his kalaam/sukhan (poetry).

    EP 07: Badi Kashish Hai Magar Intizar e Farda Mein

    EP 07: Badi Kashish Hai Magar Intizar e Farda Mein

    Urdu poets Kaifi Azmi, Ghulam Rabbani Taban and Shakil Hasan Shamsi recite their kalaam in the 7th episode of Cineink podcast series Purana Mushaira, presented by Azhar Iqbal.

    Based on old recordings, retrieved from a private collection of Sajid Raza Khan, Purana Mushaira brings you some of the greatest Urdu poets of the 20th century.

    Kaifi Azmi
    Palat Palat Ke Udhar Dekhte Jo Dekhte The
    Vo Saadgi Pe Miri Muskuraaye Hain Kya Kya

    Ghulam Rabbani Taban
    Khilein Khilen Na Khilein Phool Dil Ke Sehra Mein
    Badi Kashish Hai Magar Intizar e Farda Mein

    Shakil Hasan Shamsi
    Humaare Shahr Mein Ab Ghar Se Bachche Yun Nikalte Hain
    Muhaaz e Jang Par Jaise Koi Mehboob Jaata Hai

    • 23 min
    EP 06: Ghar KahiN Gum Ho Gaya Deevar o Dar ke DarmiyaaN

    EP 06: Ghar KahiN Gum Ho Gaya Deevar o Dar ke DarmiyaaN

    Listen to Urdu poets Makhmoor Saeedi, Hayat Lakhnavi and Zakia Anjum, reciting their kalaam. Based on old recordings, retrieved from a private collection of Sajid Raza Khan, this 6th episode is presented by Prof. Ali Javed.

    Makhmoor Saeedi
    Kitni DeevareiN Uthi HaiN Ek Ghar Ke DarmiyaaN
    Ghar KahiN Gum Ho Gaya Deevar o Dar ke DarmiyaaN

    Hayat Lakhnavi
    Aina Qad Ke Baraabar Ho Kabhi Khwahish Thi
    Ab Ye Alam Hai Ke Chehra NahiN Dekha Jaata

    Zakia Anjum
    Ghair Ko Apna Kaha Tha
    Khwab Tha Achcha Laga Tha

    • 30 min
    EP 05: Parinde Par Shajar Rakhha Hua Hai

    EP 05: Parinde Par Shajar Rakhha Hua Hai

    Cineink Podcast series 'Purana Mushaira' presents the Urdu poetry of Shuja Khawar, Fuzail Jafri and Hasan Kamal in their own voices. Based on old recordings, retrieved from the private collection of Sajid Raza Khan, this 5th episode is presented by Prof. Ali Javed.

    Shuja Khawar
    Mire Haalaat Ko Bus Yun Samajh Lo
    Parinde Par Shajar Rakhha Hua Hai

    Fuzail Jafri
    Kaale Khamosh Paani Ko Ehsaas Tak NahiN
    Chehre Pe Marne Waale Ke Ek Baankpan Bhi Tha

    Hasan Kamal
    Na Badla Kabhi Bikne Waale Ka Roop
    Kharidaar Chehre Badalte Rahe

    • 28 min
    EP 04: Aag Lag Jaaye Samandar MeiN Tau Paani Barse

    EP 04: Aag Lag Jaaye Samandar MeiN Tau Paani Barse

    Urdu poets Hasan Naim, Zahida Zaidi and Mazhar Imam regale audiences in this 4th Ep of Cineink Podcast Purana Mushaira. Based on old recordings, retrieved from the private collection of Sajid Raza Khan, this episode is presented by noted broadcaster Ghazala Amin.

    Hasan Naim
    Kaun Mujh Se Poochhta Hai Roz Itne Pyar Se
    Kaam Kitna Ho Chuka Hai, Vaqt Kitna Rah Gaya

    Zahida Zaidi
    Qatra e Aab Ko Kab Tak Miri Dharti Tarse
    Aag Lag Jaaye Samandar MeiN Tau Paani Barse

    Mazhar Imam
    Is Doraahe Par Khada Soch Raha HooN Kab Se
    Tujh Se BichhduN Ke Zamaane Se Juda Ho Jaun

    • 27 min
    EP 03: MaiN Jis Makaan MeiN Rahta HuuN Usko Ghar Kar De

    EP 03: MaiN Jis Makaan MeiN Rahta HuuN Usko Ghar Kar De

    Listen to Urdu poets Iftikhar Arif, Ameer Qazalbash and Fazal Tabish in this 2nd Ep of Cineink podcast series "Purana Mushaira', based on old recordings, retrieved from the private collection of Sajid Raza Khan, and presented by Prof. Ali Javed.


    Iftikhar Arif
    Mire Khuda Mujhe Itna tau Mo'atabar Kar De
    MaiN Jis Makaan MeiN Rahta HuuN Us Ko Ghar Kar De

    Ameer Qazalbash
    Usi ka Shahr Vahi Muddai Vahi Munsif
    HameiN YaqiN Tha Hamara Qusur Niklega

    Fazal Taabish
    Na Kar Shumaar ke Har Shai Gini NahiN Jaati
    Ye Zindagi Hai HisaaboN Se Ji NahiN Jaati

    • 26 min
    EP 02: Maani Ki Ghaat MeiN Rahi LafzoN Ki Lomdi

    EP 02: Maani Ki Ghaat MeiN Rahi LafzoN Ki Lomdi

    Great Urdu poets Baqar Mehdi, Shahryar and Zehra Nigah recite their poetry in this 2nd Ep of Cineink podcast series "Purana Mushaira', retrieved from a private collection and conducted for Cineink by Prof. Ali Javed.

    Baqar Mehdi:
    Aaya Naya Padaao YahiN Daastan MeiN
    Maani Ki Ghaat MeiN Rahi LafzoN Ki Lomdi

    Shahryar:
    Aahat Jo Sunai Di Hai Hijr Ki Shab Ki Hai
    Ye Rai Akeli Meri NahiN Hai, Sab Ki Hai

    Zehra Nigah:
    MaiN Tau Apne Aap Ko Us din Bohot Achhi Lagi
    Vo Jo Thak Kar Der Se Aaya Usey Kaisa Laga

    • 22 min

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