Life Is the ‘Aks’ of Our Choices and Actions

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Life Is the ‘Aks’ of Our Choices and Actions

What does it mean to see yourself in a mirror, and how often do we see beyond the surface?

The Quint

Nov 24, 2024

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In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed unravels the poetic and philosophical layers of the Urdu word aks, exploring its presence in literature, art, and the human soul.

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Bollywood songs turn us all into Grammy award-winning bathroom singers! But wait, do you know the meaning of every word you sing? Especially the ones in Urdu? On Urdunama, our host Fabeha Syed takes one word at a time and breaks it down for you.

Be it the protest poetry of Faiz, or Sameer's 90s nostalgia, we have it all. If you like Urdu and poetry, this podcast is for you!

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