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Urdu Service by Afsheen Afzal

Urdu Service by Afsheen Afzal

Afsheen Afzal

Urdu Service will feature classical and modern humorous prose, poetry, biographies, character sketches, travelogues, anecdotes from the history and cultural heritage of the subcontinent, and various types of music, especially Urdu ghazals and Bollywood songs relevant to the subject matter. It will also honor the creative artists of cinema and literature from the past and present.

Categories: Music

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Siraj Aurangabadi (1712–1763) was a profound mystic and a foundational figure in classical Urdu poetry. Often associated with the "Aurangabad school," he served as a vital bridge between the ancient Deccani style and the modern Urdu ghazal.