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You Need to Navigate ‘Gham’ to Find Healing
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You Need to Navigate ‘Gham’ to Find Healing

Kabhi happiness, kabhie 'gham'!

Gham is a word that carries the weight of sorrow yet inspires some of the most profound poetry. In this episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed explores how this emotion has shaped Urdu poetry and literature. Discover why poets find solace and strength in expressing gham, from heartbreak to resilience.


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