Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota? The World of Ghalib with Amit Basole
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<p>Mirza Asadullah Baig Khan, one of the most influential writers in Urdu, is known to us by his nom de plume, Ghalib. Our show, set during a unique turning point in the history of the Indian subcontinent, brings the man and his poetry alive for a young and uninitiated audience. Rich with lyricism and wonder, and replete with the sounds of Ghalib’s Delhi, it is masterfully presented by Amit Basole, faculty at Azim Premji University and co-author of Thinking With Ghalib - Poetry For A New Generation with Lahore-based writer Anjum Altaf.</p><p>For more information, visit our website: </p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/inside-the-beautiful-mind-of-mirza-ghalib">https://azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/inside-the-beautiful-mind-of-mirza-ghalib</a></p>
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February 15, 2025
Ghalib Explained: 3 Poems On Reality and Existence
<p>Mirza Ghalib, one of Urdu’s greatest poets, masterfully wove metaphysical reflections into his verse, questioning the nature of reality, existence, and perception. On the occasion of his 156th death anniversary, we revisit his poetry through a selection of verses from Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota: The World of Ghalib, a six-part series presented by Amit Basole, a poetry aficionado and faculty in economics at Azim Premji University.</p><p>Ghalib’s poetry often challenges our understanding of the visible and the hidden, suggesting that what appears before us may, in fact, conceal a deeper truth. One of his celebrated verses plays with paradoxes, exploring the idea that ultimate reality is hidden in plain sight. Through close readings, this episode unpacks such layered meanings, drawing connections to philosophical traditions and his poetic predecessors.</p><p>We also examine Ghalib’s playful yet profound manipulation of language, which reflects on existence and divinity with deceptive simplicity. Whether through paradox, wordplay, or existential musings, Ghalib’s poetry remains an endless source of interpretation and wonder—an invitation to look beyond the obvious and glimpse the hidden truths of the universe.</p><p>Amit Basole explains three Ghalib poems in this bonus episode. If you enjoyed these excerpts, you’ll find more to love as you explore the series on Radio Azim Premji University.</p><p>Credits</p><p>Akshay Ramuhalli, Bijoy Venugopal, Bruce Lee Mani, Gorveck Thokchom, Kishor Mandal, Narayan Krishnaswamy, Prashant Vasudevan, Sananda Dasgupta, Seema Seth, Shraddha Gautam, Supriya Joshi, and Velu Shankar</p><p></p>
September 28, 2023
Ghalib's Legacy
<p>Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. And it’s no surprise that Ghalib is one of the most adored, emulated (and imitated) Urdu poets. More than a hundred and fifty years after he passed into the ages, Ghalib’s legacy lives on and has acquired new vigour in contemporary music, literature, cinema and pop culture. </p> <p>Perhaps the most enduring of his legacies is the ghazal, a poetic form that is often misconstrued to be a form of song. Ghalib’s ghazals have been rendered and interpreted by voices ranging from Suraiya and Iqbal Bano to Mehdi Hassan, Ghulam Ali and Jagjit Singh. His poetic tradition has been borne forth by titans of Urdu poetry like Muhammad Iqbal and Faiz Ahmed Faiz, to Gulzar in the present day. </p> <p>Encompassing themes both pedestrian — love and heartbreak — and weighty — existence and god, Ghalib remains relevant and evergreen in our times. With this episode, host Amit Basole brings the 6-part series to a climactic finale, leaving you with signposts and resources to continue your journey of discovery. </p> <p>Credits:</p> <p>Akshay Ramuhalli, Bijoy Venugopal, Bruce Lee Mani, Narayan Krishnaswamy, Prashant Vasudevan, Seema Seth, Shraddha Gautam, Supriya Joshi and Velu Shankar</p> <p>Acknowledgements:</p> <p>Dil-e-nadaan from the film Mirza Ghalib (1954) starring Bharat Bhushan and Suraiya (YouTube)</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQfQlSaUMt4&t=60s">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQfQlSaUMt4&t=60s</a> </p> <p>Jab us zulf ki baat chali performed live at the BBC by Mehdi Hassan (YouTube)</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygG0lMVq80o">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygG0lMVq80o</a> </p> <p>YouTube - Aah ko chahiye performed by Ghulam Ali on the PTV program Nikhar (1970’s vintage)</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m09R8FgoZ4w">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m09R8FgoZ4w</a> </p> <p>YouTube - Mirza Ghalib’s Diya hai dil agar usko bashar hai kya kahiye performed by Iqbal Bano </p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfuhscO0hhg">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfuhscO0hhg</a></p> <p>Naqsh Fariyaadi Hain Kiski from the film Mirza Ghalib starring Naseeruddin Shah and performed by Jagjit Singh</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqQrrwDIYdA">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqQrrwDIYdA</a></p> <p>'Dil-e-Nadaan' performed by Ayushmann Khurrana and Shweta Subram from the film Hawaizaada (2015) | Label: T-Series (YouTube)</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeOkMCNIFFI">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeOkMCNIFFI</a></p> <p>Former BJP leader Sushma Swaraj Vs former Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh engage in a parliamentary debate in shayari style | ABP News (YouTube)</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJhiZFCh52c&t=4s">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJhiZFCh52c&t=4s</a></p> <p>Naseeruddin Shah informal on Gulzar's Mirza Ghalib in Urdu Studio with Manish Gupta (YouTube)</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUiS1UgTx4Y">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUiS1UgTx4Y</a></p> <p>Bridgerton on Netflix | Season 2: “Have you read Ghalib?”</p> <p><a href="https://www.netflix.com/in/title/80232398">https://www.netflix.com/in/title/80232398</a> </p> <p>Mirza Ghalib ka hai Kaifiyat har ek ki apni apni | Label: Saregama India (YouTube)</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sszBp0oerrM">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sszBp0oerrM</a></p> <p><strong>Explore further:</strong></p> <p>Website: A Desertful of Roses - The Urdu Ghazals of Mirza Asadullah Khan “Ghalib” by Prof. Frances Pritchett</p> <p><a href="http://www.columbia.edu/itc/mealac/pritchett/00ghalib/">http://www.columbia.edu/itc/mealac/pritchett/00ghalib/</a></p> <p>Book: Ghalib - A Wilderness At My Doorstep: A Critical Biography by<a href="https://www.amazon.in/Mehr-Afshan-Farooqi/e/B007RU08GM/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1">Mehr Afshan Farooqi</a>; Penguin Allen Lane (18 January 2021) | Amazon India store </p>
September 28, 2023
The Philosopher
<p>So far in this series, we have explored various facets of Ghalib — Ghalib the lover, Ghalib the mischievous, Ghalib the belligerent. Yet, the question has always lingered after reciting his verses: Was Ghalib being a deliberately difficult poet? Did his poetry demand grappling with the intellect in an effort to understand it? Or, was it trite and meaningless and merely designed to confound? </p> <p>If you want to view him with a postmodern lens, Ghalib’s discourse does not limit his meaning, says host Amit Basole. So, what was Ghalib driving at — what was his philosophy?</p> <p>Discover the nuances and twists of Ghalib’s poetry in this episode. You will be left romancing a phrase that was used to describe the poet — Mushkil Pasand, one who favours difficulty. </p> <p>Listen to delve deeper.</p> <p></p> <p><strong>Credits:</strong></p> <p>Akshay Ramuhalli, Bijoy Venugopal, Bruce Lee Mani, Narayan Krishnaswamy, Prashant Vasudevan, Seema Seth, Shraddha Gautam, Supriya Joshi and Velu Shankar</p> <p></p> <p><strong>Acknowledgements:</strong></p> <p>Bharat Ek Khoj opening - सृष्टी से पहले सत् नहीं था. असत् भी नहीं. अन्तरिक्ष भी नहीं.</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GMc2n7M6VQ">𝙏𝙞𝙩𝙡𝙚 𝙎𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙛"𝘽𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙩 𝙀𝙠 𝙆𝙝𝙤𝙟"𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙡~ 𝗡𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘆𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗸𝘁𝗮~ नासदीय सूक्त【𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝘆𝗺𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻】</a></p> <p>Bharat Ek Khoj end credits</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAnZFUdkqsM">Bharat Ek Khoj | End Title | Credits |Mantra 🕉</a> </p> --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/radio-azim-premji-univ/message
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