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Kavinaama

Kavinaama

By: Kavinaama - The Poetry and Culture Podcast
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Mirza Ghalib, Shiv Kumar Batalvi, Kabir, Mir Taqi Mir - Do these names evoke curiosity or excitement in you ? If so, Kavinaama is THE podcast for you. The culture of the Indian subcontinent is a historic melting pot that has produced an endless range of poetry and literature. Kavinaama is an attempt by two friends to explore that rich culture through the medium of poetry. In each bi-weekly episode, we'll pick a topic and bring the best poetry and cultural anecdotes on that topic to you. Please join us and support us by listening, subscribing and sharing the podcast Sincerely Kshitij & VikasKavinaama - The Poetry and Culture Podcast Art Entertainment & Performing Arts
Episodes
  • Why This 1 Urdu Poem Captures Every Immigrant’s Pain | Akhtar Shirani’s "O Des Se Aane Wale"
    May 21 2025

    This powerful Urdu poem by Akhtar Shirani, "O Des Se Aane Wale", beautifully expresses the pain of separation from one’s homeland — a feeling every immigrant, refugee, and diasporic soul can relate to. In this video, we break down the deeper meaning behind the poem, explore its emotional resonance, and connect it to the modern immigrant experience. If you’ve ever missed home, longed for someone far away, or lived between two worlds — this nazm is for you.

    🔍 Topics Covered:

    • Meaning of O Des Se Aane Wale

    • Akhtar Shirani's poetic style

    • Urdu poetry and the immigrant experience

    • Literary analysis of classic Urdu nazm

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    #UrduPoetry #ImmigrantStories #AkhtarShirani #ODesSeAaneWale #Diaspora #PoetryAnalysis #Longing #RefugeeVoices #UrduNazm #SouthAsianPoetry

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    31 mins
  • O Des Se Aane Wale: Exile, Memory, and the Immigrant Heart in Akhtar Shirani’s Poetry
    May 20 2025

    In this episode, we explore “O Des Se Aane Wale Bata” through the lens of migration, exile, and diasporic longing. Akhtar Shirani’s nazm becomes a voice for those separated from their homeland—echoing the ache of distance, the fragility of memory, and the desperate hope for news from “home.” What does it mean to carry your country in your heart while living far from it? How does the nazm speak to the emotional landscape of immigrants, refugees, and wanderers? Join us for a heartfelt discussion on poetry, place, and the timeless search for belonging.
    #AkhtarShirani #ImmigrantVoices #UrduNazm #ExileAndLonging #PoetryPodcast #ODesSeAaneWale #DiasporaStories #UrduAdab #MemoryAndMigration #SouthAsianPoetry

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    1 min
  • Sahir Ludhianvi’s Taj Mahal | Love, Revolution & Poetry
    May 14 2025

    In this debut episode of Kavinaama, we explore Sahir Ludhianvi’s powerful nazm Taj Mahal—a poetic rebellion against romantic idealism and a bold voice for the working class. Through layered verses, Sahir challenges the symbolism of the monument and reframes love within the struggles of the real world. Join us as we dive into its poetic craft, historical context, and revolutionary spirit.
    #SahirLudhianvi #TajMahal #Kavinaama #UrduPoetry #HindiPoetry #Nazm #RevolutionaryPoetry #PoetryPodcast #RomanceVsReality #Ghazal #Sahir #Shaayari #HindustaniAdab #UrduLiterature #ProgressiveWriters

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    30 mins
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