Understanding Gulzar: The Poet Who Has ‘Copyright Over the Moon’ | Urdunama Vodcast | The Quint

What is your favorite piece of poetry by Gulzar? Don't worry, we'l give you time. After all, he's been writing for 60 years. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just curious about the magic of Urdu poetry, this episode of Urdunama is your golden ticket. Fabeha Syed and Dr. Saba Mahmood Bashir are here to blow your mind, ignite your passion for words, and leave you with that warm, fuzzy feeling only poetry can deliver. From poetry challenging social norms to children's poetry about flowers blooming in 'chaddis', we're covering it all. Expect laughter, introspection, and maybe even a tear or two as we unravel the layers of Gulzar's genius. Grab your favorite cup of chai, get comfy, and let the poetic symphony begin! Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:54 - How has Gulzar stayed relevant for over 60 years? 3:56 - The methodology of Dr. Saba's quantitative research of Gulzar's work 8:46 - Gulzar and the poetry of social change 11:17 - How Gulzar sees the moon differently in every poem 14:26 - Gulzar: The children's poet 17:13 - How hard was it to translate Gulzar's poetry? 21:54 - Outro #gulzar #urdupoetry #urdunama #podcast __________________ Support The Quint's independent journalism. Become a member now: https://www.thequint.com/plan-selecti... Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @thequint   __________________ SUPPORT OUR CAMPAIGNS: https://www.thequint.com/special-proj... Check out The Quint for more news: https://www.thequint.com The Quint in Hindi: https://hindi.thequint.com For more videos, subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/2aIcith You can also follow The Quint here: Facebook: http://bit.ly/1RXYIg5 Twitter: http://bit.ly/1tjFuxI Instagram: http://bit.ly/1Piyc18