Are You a ‘Deewana’ of Urdu Shayari? Cuz We Certainly Are!

<p data-sourcepos="5:1-5:38">In this week's episode of Urdunama, Fabeha Syed explores the Urdu word <em>'deewana,'</em> meaning 'mad.' Deewana is a powerful word, with a rich and complex history. It can be used to describe someone who is passionate, obsessed, or even out of their mind.</p> <p data-sourcepos="7:1-7:56">Syed will discuss the different ways in which deewana is used in Urdu poetry and will read some of her favorite poems by Ahmad Faraz, Khushbir Singh Shaad, and Mohammad-Hossein Shahriar. She will also explore the cultural significance of deewana in Urdu culture, and how it has been used to express a wide range of human emotions, from love and longing to despair and madness.</p> <p data-sourcepos="7:1-7:56">Listen till the end.</p>