The Quint's Newsletter
Urdunama
Every Drop of 'Ashk' Tells a Story
0:00
Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -11:43
-11:43

Every Drop of 'Ashk' Tells a Story

Listen to the rain of the heart that reflects hidden pain and profound happiness.

'Ashk' is an Urdu word that means 'tears' — tiny water droplets holding the weight of unspoken feelings within them. It is the rain of the heart that reflects hidden pain and profound happiness. In this episode of UrdunamaFabeha Syed delves into the depth of the language of tears, which fall silently yet speak volumes, while covering the bridge gap of emotions and expressions with Urdu poetry.



Watch On YouTube


Listen Elsewhere:

Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | JioSaavn


Also Listen:


SUPPORT US*

*Already a member of The Quint? What a star! Your support empowers us in our mission to question everything.


Want us to cover a story? Write to us at editor@thequint.com or reply to this email.

Discussion about this podcast

The Quint's Newsletter
Urdunama
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!