Have you heard the Dastaan-e-Gandhi?
‘Dastaan’ means ‘story’. Gandhi means....well...Mahatma Gandhi. The '-e-' sound in the word ‘Dastan-e-Gandhi’ means ‘of’, that’s used to join these two words.
On this special edition of Urdunama, we bring you Dastaan-e-Gandhi, the story of Mahatma Gandhi’s return to India and his journey from being an ordinary man to the man India calls ‘Mahatma’.
To the uninitiated, a dastaan is a verbally recited epic that has its origins in dastangoi – a 13th century storytelling artform performed by a skilled dastango (storyteller).
Dastaan-e-Gandhi has been performed by dastango Firoz Khan and written by Danish Iqbal.
We spoke to Danish Iqbal on this podcast.

<div>Have you heard the <em>Dastaan-e-Gandhi</em>?</div>
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<div>‘<em>Dastaan</em>’ means ‘story’. Gandhi means....well...Mahatma Gandhi. The '<em>-e-</em>' sound in the word ‘<em>Dastan-e-Gandhi</em>’ means ‘of’, that’s used to join these two words.</div>
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<div>On this special edition of Urdunama, we bring you <em>Dastaan-e-Gandhi</em>, the story of Mahatma Gandhi’s return to India and his journey from being an ordinary man to the man India calls ‘Mahatma’.</div>
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<div>To the uninitiated, a <em>dastaan</em> is a verbally recited epic that has its origins in <em>dastangoi</em> – a 13th century storytelling artform performed by a skilled <em>dastango</em> (storyteller).</div>
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<em>Dastaan-e-Gandhi </em>has been performed by <em>dastango </em>Firoz Khan and written by Danish Iqbal.</div>
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<div>We spoke to Danish Iqbal on this podcast.</div>

Bollywood songs turn us all into Grammy award-winning bathroom singers! But wait, do you know the meaning of every word you sing? Especially the ones in Urdu? On Urdunama, our host Fabeha Syed takes one word at a time and breaks it down for you.

Be it the protest poetry of Faiz, or Sameer's 90s nostalgia, we have it all. If you like Urdu and poetry, this podcast is for you!

<p>Bollywood songs turn us all into Grammy award-winning bathroom singers! But wait, do you know the meaning of every word you sing? Especially the ones in Urdu? On Urdunama, our host Fabeha Syed takes one word at a time and breaks it down for you.</p>
<p>Be it the protest poetry of Faiz, or Sameer's 90s nostalgia, we have it all. If you like Urdu and poetry, this podcast is for you!</p>

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Do You Know the Real Dastaan-e-Gandhi?

This episode of Urdunama gets real. Our host, Fabeha Syed dives into a feeling we all know too well: 'mayoosi', or despair. If you've ever felt that things are not going your way, this episode is for you. 

Taking shade under the wisdom of poets like Sahir Ludhianvi, Faiz Ahmad Faiz and Firaq Gorakhpuri, let us heal together. Tune in!

<p>This episode of Urdunama gets real. Our host, Fabeha Syed dives into a feeling we all know too well: '<em>mayoosi', </em>or despair. If you've ever felt that things are not going your way, this episode is for you. </p>
<p>Taking shade under the wisdom of poets like Sahir Ludhianvi, Faiz Ahmad Faiz and Firaq Gorakhpuri, let us heal together. Tune in!</p>

Behind Every 'Mayoosi', Lies a New Hope

Apologies are in order! Urdunama is making a comeback after a two-week hiatus as Fabeha was busy with mommy duties. In this episode, we delve into the concept of the self. We explore how the Urdu language evokes notions of freedom and self-worth, and discuss the subtle distinction between being firm in one's principles and being 'khuddar'.

Listen till the end as Fabeha reads poetry by Javed Akhtar, Kaif Bhopali and Muzaffar Razmi. The episode features original poetry by our listener Mohammad Adnan. You can get your poetry featured in the 'Aap ki Qalam' section of Urdunama. Or if you're a singer, send us a rendition of your favourite songs for 'Aap ki Awaaz'. We'd love to include you in the next episode.

<p>Apologies are in order! Urdunama is making a comeback after a two-week hiatus as Fabeha was busy with mommy duties. In this episode, we delve into the concept of the self. We explore how the Urdu language evokes notions of freedom and self-worth, and discuss the subtle distinction between being firm in one's principles and being <em>'khuddar'</em>.</p>
<p>Listen till the end as Fabeha reads poetry by Javed Akhtar, Kaif Bhopali and Muzaffar Razmi. The episode features original poetry by our listener Mohammad Adnan. You can get your poetry featured in the <em>'Aap ki Qalam'</em> section of Urdunama. Or if you're a singer, send us a rendition of your favourite songs for <em>'Aap ki Awaaz'</em>. We'd love to include you in the next episode.</p>

Being 'Khuddar' is not the Same as Being Selfish

'Hoshwalon ko khabar kya, bekhudi kya cheez hai'. This ghazal by Nida Fazli has been a constant in many 90s kids' playlists. Sung by the great Jagjit Singh, the song was picturised on Aamir Khan for the 1999 film 'Sarfarosh'.

In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed discusses the everyday, yet essential Urdu word 'khabar' and its significance in the Indian context. From street conversations to newsrooms, 'khabar' plays a pivotal role in conveying information and connecting people across diverse communities in India.

Listen in as Fabeha reads poetry by Hairat Allahabadi, Mirza Ghalib and Parveen Shakir. The episode also features original poetry by Tarannum Shaikh. If you want to feature on the Urdunama podcast, DM @fabehathesyed or @novacanemusic97 on Instagram with a voice note of your original poetry or songs.

<p><em>'Hoshwalon ko khabar kya, bekhudi kya cheez hai'.</em> This ghazal by Nida Fazli has been a constant in many 90s kids' playlists. Sung by the great <a href="https://www.thequint.com/podcast/jagjit-singh-ghazals-urdu-poetry-jhuki-si-nazar-medley-tribute">Jagjit Singh</a>, the song was picturised on Aamir Khan for the 1999 film 'Sarfarosh'.</p>
<p>In this episode of <a href="https://www.thequint.com/collection/urdunama">Urdunama</a>, Fabeha Syed discusses the everyday, yet essential Urdu word 'khabar' and its significance in the Indian context. From street conversations to newsrooms, 'khabar' plays a pivotal role in conveying information and connecting people across diverse communities in India.</p>
<p>Listen in as Fabeha reads poetry by Hairat Allahabadi, Mirza Ghalib and Parveen Shakir. The episode also features original poetry by Tarannum Shaikh. If you want to feature on the Urdunama podcast, DM <em>@fabehathesyed</em> or <em>@novacanemusic97</em> on Instagram with a voice note of your original poetry or songs.</p>

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