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Arif Bahalim
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Intizar Hussain
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Intizar Hussain is recognized as the greatest contemporary Pakistani Urdu fiction writer. Among his numerous awards is a nomination for the Man Booker International Prize in 2013. The Seventh Door and Leaves are among his books translated into English. His writings include "Basti", "Hindustan Se Aakhri Khat", "Agay Samander hai", "Shehr-e-Afsos", "Jataka Tales", "Janam Kahanian", and "Wo Jo Kho Gaye".
"This book Dilli Tha Jis Kaa Naam is the history of the vicissitudes that all old cities have to go through. Medieval anecdote, legends, tales, miraculous coincidences and chance happening are presented in the book in a contemporary environment which makes a fascinating reading and brings the past to the threshold of the present." (Sarwat Ali)
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- ASM
- 04-22-21
love it!
Really enjoyed listening. great book. Some of the stuff feels repetitive but may be necessary. over all a great commentary.
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- Sangeeta
- 09-25-22
Classic time travel!
This was one of the best audio books (non-English) I've had the pleasure of listening to in a long time...and in Urdu language at that!
I understand Urdu about 70%, but not knowing the literal meaning of some words didn't interrupt the flow or joy of listening to this classic. It took me straight to the glorious times of the grand city called Dilli with such granule description of life and people from all levels of the society, including the Mughal Emperors, Begums and endless characters surrounding them.
The historical facts were quite interesting...made me think about the unbelievable changes in culture and human values from bygone era. I kept thinking of "yu hota to kya hota" type of scenarios.
Next time when I get to visit the city, I am sure I will see it in a new light and definitely look for many places and facts described in this wonderful book.
The narration was top notch as well. Made me lol and also moistened my eyes at times. One phrase out of the hundreds of unforgettable ones that keeps repeating in my mind - "Ek tave ki roti..."
Thank you Intizar Bhai and Arif Bhai!
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- NS1986
- 07-24-19
Dilli history from start to finish
Good way of knowing the history of Delhi from old times till before India independence. Good narrative and good story. Thanks!
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