40: Urdu Poetry And The Idea Of 'Shifa' Or 'Healing'

As the world is rejoicing the arrival of many vaccine candidates in different countries, we take a look at the idea of recovery in Urdu poetry. In this episode, The Quint's Fabeha Syed recites Ghalib, Muztar Khairabadi, and also, Sahir Ludhianvi's nazm against the politics of religion, '26 January'. Tune in. Host, Writer, and Sound Designer: Fabeha SyedEditor: Shelly WaliaMusic: Big Bang Fuzz

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