Best Taqi Podcasts (2024)

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Shahryar 27:37

12d ago27:37

27:37

Akhlaq Mohammad Khan, famously known by his pen name 'Shahryar,' was one of the leading Urdu poets and academicians in India. He was born on 16 June 1936 in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. He completed his masters in Urdu from AMU in 1961. After finishing his college, he began teaching at AMU and eventually retired as the head of the Urdu department. In h…

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#27 - The Activist Arts Manifesto (General Election special) 59:43

13d ago59:43

59:43

With the 2024 Genral Election round the corner, we asked: What would you change about funding, structures and management of arts and culture? This is exactly what we put to actors, writers, directors, thratre-makers and musicians across the UK. In no particular order, you’ll hear ideas and provocations from: Dermot Daley, Boff Whalley, Lisa Holdswo…

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Factory Floor Cuts: Slash Fiction 31:41

29d ago31:41

31:41

Slash Fiction are a south Yorkshire punk band whose new album 'We'll Hold This Line Until Hell Freezes Over' is a masterpiece of raw and wonderful anthems. Henry is joined by Niamh, Jess and Dan who discuss principles of Trade Unionism, DIY culture, solidarity and song-writing. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and X and search Vandal Factory Playlist…

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Factory Floor Cuts: Palestine Unveiled art exhibition 26:56

1M ago26:56

26:56

Natalie visited the Palestine Unveiled art exhibition, a one-day pop-up event at Cole's Gallery in the Leeds Corn Exhange. Celebrating solidarity through visual art and fund-raising for medical aid, Natalie met artists speak about their work and the vital importance of fund-raising. She speaks with artists Salma Kuhail, Mahgull Khan, Fatima Asad an…

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#26 - Friends of Salt and Revolution (Taqi Spateen, Juman Quneis & Jon Wakeman) 1:22:21

2M ago1:22:21

1:22:21

"People of Leeds are friends of salt and revolution." Henry and Natalie visit East Street Arts and meet Juman Quneis and Taqi Spateen, with special thanks to the Leeds Palestinian Film Festival. Juman is a film-maker from Ramallah in the West Bank whose documentary work has influenced Palestinian law. She's in the UK studying film and volunteering …

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Factory Floor Cuts: Richard Weston 30:53

2M ago30:53

30:53

Film director and actor Richard Weston chats about his latest film 'Sparked', a drama about boxing and men's mental health set in working class Birkenhead. Richard talks about his love for film, his own experiences of mental health as well as the importance of boxing clubs for working class communities. To listen to a song chosen by Richard, head o…

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Factory Floor Cuts: Shareefa Energy 23:36

2M ago23:36

23:36

Our full, unedited interview with poet and activist Shareefa Energy. We discuss her jounrey into performing, her work in the West Bank of Palestine and the power of political poetry. A poem performed by Shareefa and a song she selected can be heard on episode #25 of the Vandal Factory podcast 'Rage Is Valid'. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and X an…

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#25 - Rage Is Valid (Shareefa Energy & Richard Weston) 1:41:13

2M ago1:41:13

1:41:13

Arts & activism, hope & anger, solidarity & rage! Henry & Natalie are back with an interview with indomitable poet and activist Shareefa Energy, who talks about her journey into performance poetry. Film director and actor Richard Weston chats about his latest film 'Sparked', a drama about boxing and men's mental health set in working class Birkenhe…

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Factory Floor Cuts: Protest Photography 49:46

3M ago49:46

49:46

For months in Leeds, a sparky crew of photographers and video-makers have been documenting the demos. They've been capturing moments of anger, grief, hope and community with the sharpest shots. We gathered a handful of these snappers to discuss technique, story-telling and camaradiere. You can find their inspiring photos on Instagram: imdmilo rache…

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#24 - Live at Manchester Punk Festival! (Erica Freas & Liv Wynter) 58:49

3M ago58:49

58:49

We are the artists! We won't be silenced! Henry and Natalie storm MPF with a special live episode about hope, anger, arts and activism. The duo are joined by folk-punk shredder Erica Freas who plays a few tunes and talks about the value of softness to be powerful. Next up is Liv Wynter: punk poet, host, play-wright and musician. We talk about class…

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Rewilding Karachi: Mahera Omer 57:26

3M ago57:26

57:26

In this episode, Mahera Omar, filmmaker and co-founder of PAWS, discusses a shift in perspective towards ecological tidiness disorder, emphasizing the benefits of leaving natural elements undisturbed for both humans and non-humans and welcoming environments for diverse species. This 9-part podcast series brings together the experiences of resident …

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Moral Disengagement: Alexandra Deschamps-Sonsino 39:28

3M ago39:28

39:28

As part of our guest session series, in this episode we are joined by Alexandra Deschamps-Sonsino who is an author, consultant and entrepreneur with a background in design. She discusses moral disengagement of design sector, and how creative professionals can integrate climate change knowledge in their practice. This 9-part podcast series brings to…

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Multispecies Justice: Hira Sheikh and Marcus Foth 1:05:26

3M ago1:05:26

1:05:26

In this episode, Hira Sheikh and Marcus Foth join us to discuss their ongoing research on smart urban governance, and the politics and complexities of justice for other species at More-Human-Futures research group at the Queensland University of Technology. This 9-part podcast series brings together the experiences of resident researchers and our g…

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Decolonial Ecologies: Léopold Lambert 41:35

3M ago41:35

41:35

In this episode, Léopold Lambert, the editor-in-chief of The Funambulist, joins us to discuss the conception, creation, and impact of Funambulist magazine and his work around political struggles against colonial ecocides and toxic atmospheres— in particular, the violence imposed onto indigenous tribes and non-human living beings. This 9-part podcas…

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Immersive Storytelling: Humans, Nature and Home: An-Ting 38:01

3M ago38:01

38:01

In this episodes, An-Ting joins us to share her life experiences as a theatre artist and composer. She discusses her immersive storytelling projects around human and human-interaction where she weaves diverse encounters into her creations, blending music with other art forms to delve into the depths of the human experience. This 9-part podcast seri…

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Khayali Karachi 25:15

3M ago25:15

25:15

In this episode, resident artists Anita Zehra and Shabbir Mohammed discuss how the act of wonder transforms our interactions with the non-human world around us. Khayali Karachi toolkit, developed during the residency, invites us to reimagine our relationship with the city, other non-human species, and each other. Joining the conversation, filmmaker…

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Extinction 18:00

3M ago18:00

18:00

In this episode, resident artists Afreen Seher and Vajdaan Shah share their experiences of stepping into the roles of birds, dogs, trees, and goats and how they immerse themselves in public spaces across Karachi to explore the complex bond between humans and non-human experiences. Joining in conversation are scholars Dr. Shahida Wizarat and gardene…

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Novel Pedagogies 22:04

3M ago22:04

22:04

In this episode, resident artist Suneela Ahmed discusses her project to explore participatory engagement models through a series of workshops with the children of Salehabad, an indigenous fishing community near Karachi. Joining in conversation are artist and curator, Noorjehan Bilgrami and environmental scholar, Dr. Shahid Amjad converse on the urg…

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Collateral Damage 30:41

3M ago30:41

30:41

In this episode, resident artist Arsalan Nasir shares his project, Collateral Damage, and explores the relationship between humans and non-humans using plants as game controllers in conflict situations. Joining in conversation are senior architect and researcher Arif Hasan, and lawyer and activist Abira Ashfaq on participatory governance, the destr…

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#23 - Decorated with Solidarity (Red Ladder & Music For Science) 1:24:56

4M ago1:24:56

1:24:56

Henry and Natalie interview Elvi and Chris about We're Not Going Back, a powerful play about Women Against Pit Closures during the 1984-85 Miners Strike. Argentinian artists Florencia and Clare from Music For Science discuss how they collaborated with scientists. Natalie talks about her nourishing International Women's Day activities, and Henry sha…

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Ibn-e-Insha 22:59

4M ago22:59

22:59

Ibne-eInsha. His real name was Sher Muhammad Khan. Ibn-e- Insha was an eminent Pakistani Leftist Urdu poet, and columnist. Along with his poetry, he was regarded as one of the best humorists of Urdu. He was born in Jalandhar District, Punjab. He did B.A. from Punjab University in 1946 and M.A. from University of Karachi in 1953. He was associated w…

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Factory Floor Cuts: Shaymaa's Story 28:14

4M ago28:14

28:14

Natalie talks to British-Palestinian Shaymaa Tannira who is desperately fundraising to help her family escape from Rafah, Gaza. Please donate whatever you can via her Go Fund Me page: https://gofund.me/82a0748c Shaymaa chooses to share two songs that have been giving her strength in recent months Habayebna by Angham and Ghorbet Watan by Mohammad Jn…

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#22 - A Protest Is A Performance (Andrew O'Neill & Johnny Campbell) 1:23:28

5M ago1:23:28

1:23:28

Nat and Henry talk to two special guests: Occult metalhead comedian Andrew O'Neill about their 5-star show Geburah and trad folk singer Johnny Campbell about their latest album True North. Plus Cerys from Leeds band Ómoia introduces their track 'The Sickness'. Stick around for Henry & Nat's chewy chat about silence, messaging and impact in performa…

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Factory Floor Cuts: The Watermelon March 18:42

5M ago18:42

18:42

Why did hundreds of protesters carry placards featuring watermelons through Leeds? Every Saturday, over 1000 people of different faiths, ages and backgrounds march to demand a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to the miltary occupation of Palestine. On February 10th 2024, not only did this march centre the story of the watermelon, it featured the first …

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#21 - It's Called The Struggle (Mark Thomas & Fold) 1:12:46

6M ago1:12:46

1:12:46

Political theatre, anti-war music and protest poetry! Mark Thomas talks about England & Son, his one-man play by Ed Edwards about class, crime, capitalism, empire, stolen youth and stolen wealth. Seth Mowshowitz from Fold discusses their latest single 'Forever War' about the Military Industrial Complex. Fold are a Leeds band amplifying humanitarian…

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Factory Floor Cuts: Crossgates Library Protest 15:56

6M ago15:56

15:56

Saturday 6th January 2024 we attended an important community demonstration down our road. Crossgates Library is over 75 years old and for generations has been at the heart of this community in East Leeds. Unfortunately, due to 14 years of austerity and councils being desperate to balance the books, Leeds City Council have decided to sell the Librar…

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Factory Floor Cuts: Gill Crawshaw 30:10

6M ago30:10

30:10

Gill Crawshaw is a curator who draws on her experience of disability activism to organise art exhibitions and events which highlight issues affecting disabled people. We discuss the history of the 19th century textile industry and her new book Rights Not Charity. Plus her exhibitions and her most recent project, Any work that wanted doing, bringing…

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Khuda-e-Sukhan - Meer Taqi Meer 19:50

7M ago19:50

19:50

Meer Taqi Meer - One of the greatest Urdu poets. Known as Khuda-e-Sukhan (God of Poetry) Thanks for listening! Abdul Raoof Siddiqui email: raoof3@yahoo.com #urdupoetry #meertaqimeer Thanks for listening! Follow us on instagram @urdu.ghazal and visit our website www.mstn.inBy Abdul Raoof Siddiqui

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#20 - Disability Arts & Activism Special 1:33:46

7M ago1:33:46

1:33:46

ROAD TRIP! Henry and Natalie visited Manchester People's History Museum for the exhibition: Nothing About Us Without Us. How have disabled people used visual art, theatre, film and music to fight for equal rights, represention and survival in an ableist world? You'll hear from poet and artist Vince Laws about his powerful shrouds, part of his DWP D…

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Factory Floor Cuts: Marena Riyad (Kufiya Comedy) 39:51

7M ago39:51

39:51

Marena Riyad is a Palestinian comedian, actress and Henna artist living in Dallas, Texas. She was a semi-finalist for the funniest comedian in Texas and was as a finalist for Miss Arab USA representing Palestine. She talks about the power of a story-teller and her artistry on stage working with an audience. Natalie and Henry talk about her Kufiya C…

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#19 - Palestine Solidarity Special (part 2) 50:41

7M ago50:41

50:41

In this special 2-parter, we champion Palestinian artists and voices in the struggle for rights and freedom against a brutal military siege and occupation. Our hearts, our rage and our solidarity goes out to everyone during this horrific time. Thank you to all the artists who continue to guide us through humanity's darkest hour. In part 2, Henry an…

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#19 - Palestine Solidarity Special (part 1) 58:01

7M ago58:01

58:01

In this special 2-parter, we champion Palestinian artists and voices in the struggle for rights and freedom against a brutal military siege and occupation. Our hearts, our rage and our solidarity goes out to everyone during this horrific time. Thank you to all the artists who continue to guide us through humanity's darkest hour. In part 1, Henry an…

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Ahmad Mushtaq 26:22

8M ago26:22

26:22

Ahmad Mushtaq is one of the leading and reputed Pakistani poets known for his neo-classical tone, equally well-known in India, lives in Houston USA. Source: Rekhta Thanks for listening! Abdul Raoof Siddiqui email: raoof3@yahoo.com Instagram @urdu.ghazal Visit our website: www.mstn.in #urdupoetry #ahmadmushtaq Thanks for listening! Follow us on inst…

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Factory Floor Cuts: Keith Saha (20 Stories High) 16:22

8M ago16:22

16:22

Keith Saha is a writer and Co-CEO/Artistic Director of 20 Stories High Theatre Company based in Liverpool. We chatted to him after the performance of High Time & Dirty Monsters at Leeds Playhouse about the show. We discuss working on a 'state of the nation play', working with young people, making the show political, accessible and buzzing.…

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#18 - Live at Big Up Fest! (Community arts & activism) 1:02:27

8M ago1:02:27

1:02:27

We're proud to present Vandal Factory's first podcast in front of a live audience! Recorded as part of BIG UP FEST at The Tetely in Leeds on 4th November 2023! We invited photographer Shy Burhan and rapper Henny Hurtz to talk about their work in social change and community arts. Henry performs a brand new poem and Nat's provocation revolves around …

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Factory Floor Cuts: Peyvand Sadeghian 18:32

8M ago18:32

18:32

We spoke to Peyvand straight after her show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Peyvand is a performer whose show, DUAL دوگانه is an award-winning solo show made in collaboration with a multi-national team featuring drag, animation, and the voice of Pedar (if you know, you know). It’s a show about being British, Iranian, stateless, as well as punky, …

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#17 - The Seeds and the Tools (Anti-fascism & political theatre) 1:12:50

10M ago1:12:50

1:12:50

Political theatre, direct action and community projects! What a summer! Henry and Natalie talk about a community project with young people exploring food and injustice called SERVING UP. We reflect on the fight against the Far Right showing up in the local area. Problem Patterns introduce their banging punk song 'Letter of Resignation'. Henry repor…

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Dagh Dehalvi 13:28

10M ago13:28

13:28

Last of classical poets who celebrated life and love. Famous for his playfulness of words (idioms/ phrases). Nawab Mirza Khan Dagh Dehlavi (1831-1905), was born and brought up in the red fort of Delhi he was the grandson of Bahadur Shah Zafar, after the fall of Delhi in 1857, he had to move to Rampur where he lived in comfort for more than a decade…

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Majrooh Sultanpuri 18:00

10M ago18:00

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Majrooh Sultanpuri, by creating a political symbolism in the classical tradition of ghazal in the twentieth century, proved that the genre of ghazal has the ability to express all kinds of subjects, emotions, feelings and ideas effectively and pleasingly without sacrificing its quiddity. Majrooh made a slight change in the symbols and metaphors of …

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#16 - Black Lodge Press (Anarchist artwork is fun) 58:00

11M ago58:00

58:00

CJ runs Black Lodge Press, creating radgey, spikey, angry, cheeky and bold artwork for posters, stickers, t-shirts and baby clothes. CJ talks about discovering street level Anarchist culture, getting into zine-making and gig-going, joining anti-austerity protests and what it means to create angry art. You can support the podcast on Patreon! For as …

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#15 - Defiantly Compassionate (Queer theatre & strike action) 1:03:33

12M ago1:03:33

1:03:33

It's been a tough old month at Vandal Factory HQ. Henry and Natalie celebrate the life of a dearly departed friend and talk about the latest wave of violence affecting the Freedom Theatre in Palestine. But we also play a new track by Fold, talk about the actors and writers strikes in America and chat with Libra, part of Middle Child/Milk Presents' …

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Behzad Lakhnawi 15:42

1y ago15:42

15:42

Well known poet and lyricist, Behzad Lucknavi was born Sardar Ahmad Khan on January 01, 1900 at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. He hailed from a family of litterateurs. His father was also a poet of repute during his time. Being influenced by the literary environment of Lucknow, Behzad started composing verse at an early age in his life. You can lis…

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Mahirul Qadri 15:52

1y ago15:52

15:52

Mahirul Quadri is known as a fine prose writer and a poet who invested in strengthening the classical tradition of Urdu poetry. He was born Manzoor Hussain on 30 July, 1906, at a place called Kaiser Kalan in Bulandshahar district of Uttar Pradesh. He passed his matriculation examination from Aligarh Muslim University and joined a well-known journal…

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Dr. Salim Torania - Zakhm Bol Parey 16:17

1y ago16:17

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Dr. Salim Torania, MD is an infectious disease specialist from Kenosha, WI. He is also a contemporary Urdu poet who was born in Pakistan. “Zakhm Bol Parey” is the title of his poetry collection. Abdul Raoof Siddiqui email: raoof3@yahoo.com Instagram @urdu.ghazal Visit our website: www.mstn.in #urdupoetry #salimtorania Thanks for listening! Follow u…

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#14 - Thrown back into the fray (Feminist poetry & ska-punk) 1:15:56

1y ago1:15:56

1:15:56

Dani from Faintest Idea talks about their new ska-punk masterpiece. Performance poet Hannah Davies reads from her new collection Dolls. Plus we discuss student activism, current issues and Henry performs a classic poem that he's updated. It's all good fun for you lovely Raptors. Find us on X, Instagram and Facebook! Search ‘Vandal Factory Playlist’…

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Sajida Kazmi 15:55

1+ y ago15:55

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Sajida Kazmi is a contemporary Urdu poet from Chicago. She writes very eloquently and ghazal is her forte. I really enjoyed reading her book, "Zakhm Abhi Bhare Nahin" Abdul Raoof Siddiqui email: raoof3@yahoo.com Instagram @urdu.ghazal Visit our website: www.mstn.in #urdupoetry #sajidakazmi Thanks for listening! Follow us on instagram @urdu.ghazal a…

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Kaleem Ajiz 17:00

1+ y ago17:00

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Eminent poet, educationist and Padam Shree recipient Dr. Kaleem Aajiz was born in a village in Patna district in the 1926. He was a gold medalist in BA from Patna College and then earned his Masters degree in Urdu from Patna University. He also got his doctorate from Patna University for his thesis on "Evolution of Urdu Literature in Bihar. He serv…

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Ali Baba Darpan 21:41

1+ y ago21:41

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Poet & music composer, Ali Baba Darpan is one of the contemporary Urdu poets of India based out of Hyderabad. Ali Baba Darpan is a maestro of rhyme and the magic he creates with his poetry is phenomenal. You can buy his book “Darpan Ka Dil” which is in Both Urdu & Roman Script from the below link. https://www.amazon.in/Darpan-Ka-Dil-First-2017/dp/B…

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#13 - Dance Like A Feminist (Social justice & environmentalism) 1:03:48

1+ y ago1:03:48

1:03:48

We chat and dance with Bolshee CIC about the Dancefloor Project, about making nights out safe for everyone. Henry and Nat also discuss Dougald Hine's book At Work In The Ruins. What happens when there's no future to build towards? How do we make meaningful art and change in the wake of climate breakdown...and how do we keep dancing? Plus we play tr…

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Sarmad Sahbai 13:23

1+ y ago13:23

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Poet, Playwright, Director Sarmad Sahbai is one of the most prominent poets of Pakistan. Abdul Raoof Siddiqui email: raoof3@yahoo.com Instagram @urdu.ghazal Visit our website: www.mstn.in #urdupoetry #sarmadshabai Thanks for listening! Follow us on instagram @urdu.ghazal and visit our website www.mstn.in…

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