Behind the Shayari

ranjish hī sahī dil hī dukhāne ke liye aa aa phir se mujhe chhoḌ ke jaane ke liye aa An engaging podcast episode of Behind the Shayari hosted by Rj Mohnish, dedicated to unraveling the profound legacy of the celebrated poet Ahmad Faraz. Whether you're a devoted fan of Urdu poetry or simply curious about the power of words, This podcast promises an enchanting exploration of Ahmad Faraz's life, works, and his enduring place in the world of literature. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ye ishq nahīñ āsāñ itnā hī samajh liije ik aag kā dariyā hai aur Duub ke jaanā hai Jigar Moradabadi (1890-1961), the takhallus or pen name of Ali Sikander, had been a regular on All India Radio since the mid-1930s. A self-taught poet with little formal education, he is considered one of the masters of the 20th century Urdu ghazal Join RJ Mohnish, unraveling the fascinating trivia of the legendary poet Jigar Muradabadi on our latest podcast episode. Get ready for an insightful journey through his life and works that will leave you inspired and amazed! Check out more about Hindi Shayari on Behind the Shayari by Mohnish Verma. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Itna To Zindagi Mein Kisi Ki Khalal Pade Hasne se ho sukoon.. na rone se kal pade.. Born on January 14, 1919 in a landlord family of Mejwan, Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh. At age eleven, Kaifi Azmi wrote his first ghazal. Today he is one of the most famous writers and an important figure in the progressive writers’ movement who brought about the winds of change and set a benchmark. Discover the poetic genius of Kaifi Azmi like never before! Get ready to embark on a journey of words and wonder with RJ Mohnish! Our latest podcast episode delves into the life and legacy of the legendary poet, writer, and social activist. Tune in to explore his inspiring journey and timeless works that continue to captivate hearts and minds. Join us as RJ Mohnish takes us on a soul-stirring ride, exploring the profound impact of Kaifi Azmi's art on Indian literature, society and poetry in Urdu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ye ilm kā saudā ye risāle ye kitābeñ... ik shaḳhs kī yādoñ ko bhulāne ke liye haiñ... Ja Nisar Akhtar's work is a reminder that love and hope are powerful forces that can change the world. "He was a poet who didn't believe in bounds, someone who believed that poetry should be free," said the host as she introduced Ja Nisar Akhtar to the audience. Are you ready to witness some unsung anecdotes of the life of the great poet Ja Nisar Akhtar? Rj Mohnish is here to take you on an adventure through the poet's life, and you won't want to miss it! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the reign of King Bahadur Shah Zafar, Mohammad Ibrahim Zauq was considered to be one of the most important poets of his time. He was awarded the title of Malik al-Shu'ara, and his poetry was greatly admired by the king and his court. He is now being recognized as one of the great Urdu poets of all time. His poetry is once again being appreciated for its beauty and its unique style. If you're looking for a new way to be entertained, look no further than podcasts ! listen to the anecdotes of Zauq's life in the mesmerizing voice of RJ Mohnish. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Khuda ki itni badi kaaynaat mein maine Bas ek shaksh ko maanga , mujhe wahi na mila Syed Muhammad Bashir aka Bashir Badra is an Indian Poet and is 87 years old now, He has a legacy of 18,000 ghazals Bashir Badr is an alumnus of Aligarh Muslim University, Badr even made his complaints known to the world — but without any bitterness. Sadly, the ‘Sovereign Sultan’ of modern Urdu ghazals, is battling dementia these days. Get ready to witness some unsung anecdotes of the life of such a great poet, writer, and scholar with your host RJ Mohnish See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Born in Sialkot, A city in Sialkot in November 1877. He belonged to a Kashmiri Family. Muhammad Iqbal, also known as Allama Iqbal, A poet, philosopher, politician, lawyer, and scholar. Moti samajh ke shan-e-karimi ne chun liye qatre jo the mere arq-e-infial ke Iqbal was the poet who recognized the era and created the era. Iqbal's poetry is the poetry of thoughts, but the characteristics that make thoughts poetry are that Iqbal presents his thoughts in a unique way through similes, metaphors, and specific symbols. Get ready to witness some unsung anecdotes of the life of such a great poet, writer, scholar, and politician with your host Rj Mohnish. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A writer whose misfortunes, an unfulfilled love, separation from his home, formed his verse which moves with its misery and torment till today. maiñ bhī bahut ajiib huuñ itnā ajiib huuñ ki bas ḳhud ko tabāh kar liyā aur malāl bhī nahīñ A legendary Urdu poet, Syed Hussain Jaun Asghar Naqvi who is widely known as, "Jaun Elia" . His verse frequently communicates torment, distress and love. His most memorable and wonderful assortment, "Shayad" came to the front in 1990 when a significant part of his life had already passed. Regardless of the postpone, he turned out to be extremely well known and renowned in the mushairas. Elia was not only a writer! He was a proofreader and an interpreter, particularly of old Sufi, Mutazili and Ismaili compositions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gazab kiyaa, tere vaade pe aitabaar kiyaa tamaam raat qayaamat kaa i.ntezaar kiyaa He wrote about love, sensuality and emotions. He gave us more than16,000 couplets and a masnavi. He is Daagh Dehlvi. Born in the year 1831, Nawab Mirza Khan Daagh Dehlvi who in this continuance, received tremendous amount of fame and glory. In fact, The sixth Nizam of Hyderabad Meer mehboob Ali Khan made him his tutor in poetry and fete him with numerous titles like Sipah Salar, Yar-e-Wafadar, Muqrib- us- Sultan, Bulbul-e-Hindustan, Jahan Ustad, Nazim Yar Jung, Dabeer- ud- Daulah Fasih- ul- Mulk etc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

duniyā ne tajrabāt o havādis kī shakl meñ jo kuchh mujhe diyā hai vo lauTā rahā huuñ maiñ His name justifies his work and contribution. Sahir ludhianvi, who is undoubtly the greatest lyricist we have ever seen. Sahir was born on March 8, 1921 in a feudal family of Ludhiana and was named Abdul Hai. Sahir breadth and range of lyrical motifs is also relatively peerless. He has written political poetry, romantic poetry, cerebral poetry and revolutionary poetry in which the rebellion of peasants and workers draws our attention. In his Nazms, there's a special outlook of his particular gests and compliances. Sahir worked with more than 30 music directors and gave us nearly 700 songs which has been a classic ever since! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

donoñ jahān terī mohabbat meñ haar ke vo jā rahā hai koī shab-e-ġham guzār ke Written by one of the most celebrated Shayar of all time, Faiz Ahmed Faiz. Born in the year 1911, Faiz Saab hails from Sialkot, Punjab. Right after the completetion of his Alma mater; Faiz saab got his creation ‘Naqsh-e-Faryadi’ published which took the world into another realm. The world knows him as an army officer author, communist, teacher and a revolutionary poet who wrote about almost everything that the world needs. Faiz's early runes had been conventional, light- hearted discourses on love and beauty but later he started progressive poetry. In the year 1941 Faiz wrote a lyric that impeccably embodies the spirit of the Progressive Movement: Speak—your lips are free. Speak—your tongue and your upright body Are still yours. Speak—your life is still yours. Faiz is loved and celebrated for his runes in traditional Urdu forms and his remarkable capability to expand the conventional thematic prospects to include political and social issues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reekhta ke tum hi ustad nahiṅ ho ghalib Kehte haiṅ agle zamane men koi mir bhi tha Ghalib himself considered him as his master. Mir Muhammad Taqi known as Mir Taqi Mir. Born in Agra, India in August or February 1723. His grandfather had migrated from Hejaz to Hyderabad, then to Akbarabad or Agra. His philosophy of life was formed primarily by his father, Mir Abdullah, a religious man with a large following, whose emphasis on the importance of love and the value of compassion remained with Mir throughout his life and imbued his poetry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

hazaron ḳhvahishen aisi ki har ḳhvahish pe dam nikle bahut nikle mere arman lekin phir bhi kam nikle Get ready, to turn the pages of the life of such a "badnaam" poet of history, who was far ahead of his time. Mirza Asadullah Baig Khan. Ghalib is the poetical surname of Asadullah Khan, The greatest poet of Urdu. Ghalib started composing poetry at the age of 11. His first language was Urdu, but Persian and Turkish were also spoken at home. He received an education in Persian and Arabic at a young age. One of Ghalib's ambitions in life was to become the highest-ranking Ustaad for the royal Mughal Court. This position not only would prove his artistic mastership but also provide a salary of 400 rupees a month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.