Explore every episode of the podcast Mehfil-E-Manzumaat - A Show Dedicated To Urdu Poetry with Talha

Butkhana tod dal diye masjid ko dhaiye
Dil ko na todiye ye khuda ka maqam hai
بتخانہ توڑ ڈالیے مسجد کو ڈھائیے
دل کو نہ توڑیے یہ خدا کا مقام ہے
बुत-ख़ाना तोड़ डालिए मस्जिद को ढाइए
दिल को न तोड़िए ये ख़ुदा का मक़ाम है
Our 12th episode is dedicated to Khwaja Haider Ali Atish .
Aao Mehfi Sajayein
آؤ محفل سجائیں
आओ महफ़िल सजाएं ।
Khwaja Haider Ali Atish, who hailed from a Sufi family in Delhi, was extremely resourceful with the Urdu idiom and played upon the softness of its tone. Striking a balance between the odds and the evens in his poetry, he was now spontaneous now remote, now restrained now sentimental, now ratiocinate now mystical. His sincere sentiments and robust language blended well to create a condition of lasting appeal.

Disclaimer - 

This show is based on Urdu poets for infotainment purposes only. Any names, characters, places & incidents are not intended to defame, malign, slander or hurt or be disrespectful to any person(s), nation, state, individual(s), caste, religion, religious sentiments, beliefs or feelings of any person(s). The show does not promote smoking or drinking. Listener's discretion is advised.

Dil main kisi ke raah kiye jar aha hun main

Kitna haseen gunah kiye jaraha hun main

دل میں کسی کے راہ کیے جا رہا ہوں میں

کتنا حسین گناہ کیے جا رہا ہوں میں

दिल में किसी के राह किए जा रहा हूँ मैं

कितना हसीं गुनाह किए जा रहा हूँ मैं

Our 11th episode is dedicated to Jigar Moradabadi Aao Mehfi Sajayein آؤ محفل سجائیں आओ महफ़िल सजाएं । Sheikh Ali Sikandar is a poet with the pen name of Jigar Muradabadi. He emerged as a poet of acute romantic leanings and evolved a poetics that suited his thematic preferences and gave a definite identity to his poetry. He also earned his reputation as an iconic mushaira poet who earned huge applause from the audience.

Disclaimer -

This show is based on Urdu poets for infotainment purposes only. Any names, characters, places & incidents are not intended to defame, malign, slander or hurt or be disrespectful to any person(s), nation, state, individual(s), caste, religion, religious sentiments, beliefs or feelings of any person(s). The show does not promote smoking or drinking. Listener's discretion is advised.

Mir sahib tum farishta ho toh ho.

Aadmi hona toh mushkil hai miyan.

میر صاحب تم فریشتا ہو تو ہو

آدمی ہونا تو مشکل ہے میاں

'मीर' साहब तुम फ़रिश्ता हो तो हो

आदमी होना तो मुश्किल है मियाँ

"Mir Jaaqi Mir" was one of the most famous Urdu poet of the 18th Century, Mughal Era in the sub continent and one of the pioneers who gave shape to the Urdu language itself.

With this episode, we’ll introduce the listeners to his poetry, its depth, philosophy and pain.

Disclaimer -

This show is based on Urdu poets for infotainment purposes only. Any names, characters, places & incidents are not intended to defame, malign, slander or hurt or be disrespectful to any person(s), nation, state, individual(s), caste, religion, religious sentiments, beliefs or feelings of any person(s). The show does not promote smoking or drinking. Listener's discretion is advised.

عشرت خطرا ہے دریا میں فنا ہو جانا 
درد کا حد سے گزرنا ہے دوا ہو جانا   

Khusru dariya prem ka, Ulti baaki dhaar.

Jo utara so doob gaya, Jo dooba so paar.

खुसरो दरिया प्रेम का, उल्टी वाकी धार !

जो उबरा सो डूब गया, जो डूबा सो पार !!

Our First episode is dedicated to Hazrat Amir Khusru.

آؤ محفل سجائیں | Aao Mehfi Sajayein | आओ महफ़िल सजाएं ।

Let's take you to the journey of first Urdu poet or we can say Hindvi poet and musician "Hazrat Amir Khusru". In this episode, we will make the listeners witness the dedication of the poet towards his writings, poetries, music and the tales of how he created a Musical Instrument and how he composed new Ragas. 

Disclaimer -

This show is based on Urdu poets for infotainment purposes only. Any names, characters, places & incidents are not intended to defame, malign, slander or hurt or be disrespectful to any person(s), nation, state, individual(s), caste, religion, religious sentiments, beliefs or feelings of any person(s). The show does not promote smoking or drinking. Listener's discretion is advised.

Introducing, "Mehfil-E-Manzumaat'' a musical, poetic show that celebrates Urdu language where we hear beautiful and soulful creations of some of the most renowned Urdu poets like Amir Khusru, Mir Taqi Mir, Ghalib, Akbar Allahbadi, and more.
A tribute to Urdu literature.
آیئے محفل جماتے ہیں 

Mai pi ke jo girta hai to lete hain use thaam..
Nazron se gira jo usey phir kisne sambhala..
میں پی کے جو گرتا ہے تو لیتے ہیں اسے تھام
نظروں سے گرا جو اسے پھر کسنے سمبھالا
मय पी के जो गिरता है तो लेते हैं उसे थाम
नज़रों से गिरा जो उसे फिर किस ने सँभाला

Our 10th episode is dedicated to Nazir Akbarabadi.

Aao Mehfi Sajayein
آؤ محفل سجائیں
आओ महफ़िल सजाएं ।

"Nazir Akbar Abadi" was the greatest Nazm Poet of all time. He wrote a Nazm on almost every topic. In this episode, we will take the listeners to the world of his highly sophisticated and creatively rich ghazals.

Disclaimer -

This show is based on Urdu poets for infotainment purposes only. Any names, characters, places & incidents are not intended to defame, malign, slander or hurt or be disrespectful to any person(s), nation, state, individual(s), caste, religion, religious sentiments, beliefs or feelings of any person(s). The show does not promote smoking or drinking. Listener's discretion is advised.

Hazaron saal nargis apni be noori pe roti hai..
Badi mushkil se hota hai chaman mein dida-var paida..
ہزاروں سال نرگس اپنی بے نوری پے روتی ہے
بڑی مشکل سے ہوتا ہے چمن میں دیداور پیدا
हज़ारों साल नर्गिस अपनी बे-नूरी पे रोती है
बड़ी मुश्किल से होता है चमन में दीदा-वर पैदा

Our 9th episode is dedicated to Allama Muhammad Iqbal.

Aao Mehfi Sajayein
آؤ محفل سجائیں
आओ महफ़िल सजाएं ।


Iqbal propounded the philosophy of khudi or selfhood, which called for self-realisation and the discovery of hidden talent and perseverance. In this episode, we will experience the thoughtfulness of his work and the inspiration he drew for youth. 

Disclaimer -

This show is based on Urdu poets for infotainment purposes only. Any names, characters, places & incidents are not intended to defame, malign, slander or hurt or be disrespectful to any person(s), nation, state, individual(s), caste, religion, religious sentiments, beliefs or feelings of any person(s). The show does not promote smoking or drinking. Listener's discretion is advised.

Thi vasl mein bhi.. fikr-e- judai tamaam shab..
Woh aaye toh bhi neend na aayi.. Tamaam shab..
تھی وصل میں بھی فکر جدائی تمام شب
وہ اے تو بھی نیند نا آی تمام شب
थी वस्ल में भी फ़िक्र-ए-जुदाई तमाम शब
वो आए तो भी नींद न आई तमाम शब
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Our 8th episode is dedicated to Momin Khan Momin.

Aao Mehfi Sajayein
آؤ محفل سجائیں
आओ महफ़िल सजाएं ।

Momin was essentially a poet of earthly love which he expressed best in the form of ghazal. In this episode, we are going to explore the poetry in which the lover is one of amorous disposition; he represents love along with lust, and lust is a part of life’s romance.

Disclaimer -

This show is based on Urdu poets for infotainment purposes only. Any names, characters, places & incidents are not intended to defame, malign, slander or hurt or be disrespectful to any person(s), nation, state, individual(s), caste, religion, religious sentiments, beliefs or feelings of any person(s). The show does not promote smoking or drinking. Listener's discretion is advised.

Paida hua wakeel toh shaitan ne kaha..
Lo aaj hum bhi sahib-e-aulaad ho gaye..
پیدا ہوا وکیل تو شیطان نے کہا
لو آج ہم بھی صاحب اولاد ہو گیے
पैदा हुआ वकील तो शैतान ने कहा
लो आज हम भी साहिब-ए-औलाद हो गए

Our 7th episode is dedicated to Akbar Allahabadi.

Aao Mehfi Sajayein
آؤ محفل سجائیں
आओ महफ़िल सजाएं ।

"Akbar Allahbadi" was one of the most forthright poets of the Urdu language. His poetries are a humorous and true reflection of his time, giving a comprehensive account of all the moral, cultural, political and psychological dispositions. This episode will take the listeners to the world of revolution and would bring out the political scenarios of that time through his poetries.

Disclaimer -

This show is based on Urdu poets for infotainment purposes only. Any names, characters, places & incidents are not intended to defame, malign, slander or hurt or be disrespectful to any person(s), nation, state, individual(s), caste, religion, religious sentiments, beliefs or feelings of any person(s). The show does not promote smoking or drinking. Listener's discretion is advised.

Hoti nahi dua qubool tark-e-ishq ki..

Dil chahta na ho.. toh dua mein asar kahan..

ہوتی نہیں قبول دوا ترک عشق کی 

دل چاہتا نا ہو تو دوا میں اثر کہاں 

होती नहीं क़ुबूल दुआ तर्क-ए-इश्क़ की

दिल चाहता न हो तो ज़बाँ में असर कहाँ

Our 6th episode is dedicated to Altaf Hussain Hali.

Aao Mehfi Sajayein

آؤ محفل سجائیں

आओ महफ़िल सजाएं ।

Hali started writing as a poet of the traditional Urdu ghazal and soon started emphasising upon the contemporary relevance of the narrative poetry and making a case for ‘natural poetry’ shorn of sentimentality, based in reality. This episode will introduce the listeners to the world of criticism in Urdu poetry initiated by Altaf Hussain Hali. 

Disclaimer -

This show is based on Urdu poets for infotainment purposes only. Any names, characters, places & incidents are not intended to defame, malign, slander or hurt or be disrespectful to any person(s), nation, state, individual(s), caste, religion, religious sentiments, beliefs or feelings of any person(s). The show does not promote smoking or drinking. Listener's discretion is advised.

Hazaaron kaam mohabbat mein hain maze ke Dagh.

Jo log kuch nahi karte.. Kamaal karte hain.

ہزاروں کام محبّت میں ہیں مزے کے داغ

جو لوگ کچھ نہیں کرتے کمال کرتے ہیں

हज़ारों काम मोहब्बत में हैं मज़े के 'दाग़'

जो लोग कुछ नहीं करते कमाल करते हैं

Our 5th episode is dedicated to Nawab Mirza Khan, Dagh Dehlvi .

Aao Mehfi Sajayein

آؤ محفل سجائیں

आओ महफ़िल सजाएं ।

Dagh deliberated upon the aesthetic principles of ghazal as a form of intimate poetic conversation. This episode will take you straight to the world of his poetry that revolves around beauty, romance, love and magic.

Disclaimer -

This show is based on Urdu poets for infotainment purposes only. Any names, characters, places & incidents are not intended to defame, malign, slander or hurt or be disrespectful to any person(s), nation, state, individual(s), caste, religion, religious sentiments, beliefs or feelings of any person(s). The show does not promote smoking or drinking. Listener's discretion is advised.

Ishratein khatra hai.. Dariya mein fanaah ho jana..

Dard ka had se guzarna hai.. Dawa ho jaana...

عشرت خطرا ہے دریا میں فنا ہو جانا

درد کا حد سے گزرنا ہے دوا ہو جانا

इशरत-ए-क़तरा है दरिया में फ़ना हो जाना

दर्द का हद से गुज़रना है दवा हो जाना

Our 4th episode is dedicated to Mirza Asadullah Khan Ghalib.

Aao Mehfi Sajayein

آؤ محفل سجائیں

आओ महफ़िल सजाएं ।

"Mirza Ghalib" is the one that needs no introduction. He is the last of the great Delhi poets and is the first of the great modern poets. This episode will take the listeners to the world of his beautiful, soulful poetries soaked in romance, pain and peace. 

Disclaimer -

This show is based on Urdu poets for infotainment purposes only. Any names, characters, places & incidents are not intended to defame, malign, slander or hurt or be disrespectful to any person(s), nation, state, individual(s), caste, religion, religious sentiments, beliefs or feelings of any person(s). The show does not promote smoking or drinking. Listener's discretion is advised.

Ab toh ghabra ke yeh kehte hain ki mar jayenge.

Mar ke bhi chain na paya toh kahan jayenge.

اب تو گھبرا کے یےکہتے ہیں کے مر جاینگے

مر کے بھی چین نا پایا تو کدھر جاینگے

अब तो घबरा के ये कहते हैं कि मर जाएँगे

मर के भी चैन न पाया तो किधर जाएँगे

Our 3rd episode is dedicated to Shaikh Mohd Ibrahim Zauq.

Aao Mehfi Sajayein

آؤ محفل سجائیں

आओ महफ़िल सजाएं ।

Shaikh Mohammad Ibrahim Zauq was in fact, the teacher of Urdu poetry to Bahadur Shah Zafar. Zauq's poetry was powerful and full of sarcasm. This episode takes you to the world of his poetries that were popular for giving the answers to other poets. He was the one to introduce Diss culture in the world of Urdu poetry. 

Disclaimer -

This show is based on Urdu poets for infotainment purposes only. Any names, characters, places & incidents are not intended to defame, malign, slander or hurt or be disrespectful to any person(s), nation, state, individual(s), caste, religion, religious sentiments, beliefs or feelings of any person(s). The show does not promote smoking or drinking. Listener's discretion is advised.