We love the Urdu cartoon series for kids, Pakkay Dost by Bilal Maqsood. It’s fun, engaging and educational for children. Imagine the joy of our generation that grew up with Strings, to have the genius of Bilal Maqsood creating music made for our children now! “Bajjo” is my favourite character and Zayn loves Lalbaig. SoContinue reading LalBaig Costume from Pakkay Dost
My great-grandfather Agha Shair Qizilbash (my mother’s paternal grandfather) was a prominent Urdu poet of the later classical era in Delhi and a desciple of Dagh Dehlavi. He was born in Delhi on March 5, 1871 and died on March 12, 1940. He was the first Urdu poet to do a poetic translation of theContinue reading Urdu Poetic Translation of Surat Fatiha
I love the Urdu language and Urdu literature! Nothing like digging into a well-written book to immerse yourself into a different world. I also find the humour and wit of the Urdu language unmatched. Here is a list of Urdu book recommendations from my side along with resources and links on how to find them.Continue reading Urdu Book Recommendations: A List of Must Read Urdu Books
Here is a clean up song in Urdu that can be used by parents at home and by teachers at school for little children to encourage them to clean together.
Continue reading Urdu Poems for Kids: Clean up Song in Urdu
Mera Sahib by Manto is a lovely and unique insight into the everyday life of Quaid-e-azam Muhammad Ali JInnah who was the founder of Pakistan.Continue reading Mera Sahib by Manto: A Lovely Insight into the Life of Jinnah
Remembering Masood Barkati, the editor-in-chief, of Naunehal Magazine for children who passed away at the age of 87 in Pakistan.Continue reading In Memory of Masood Barkati & Naunehal Magazine for Kids
Faiz Ahmed Faiz, is one of the most famous poets of Urdu Language. Sharing one of my Favourite Verses of Faiz Ahmed Faiz.Continue reading Favourite Verses of Faiz
Sharing some of my favourite & famous verses of Allama Iqbal. He was a renowned poet, philosopher and politician. His writing continues to influence minds.Continue reading My Favourite and Some Famous Verses of Allama Iqbal
Sharing recommendations for urdu cartoons for kids to improve their vocabulary and interest in urdu and links on how to find them.Continue reading Recommending Some Great Urdu Cartoons for Kids
Here is a fun urdu poem for kids called “Eik the Pyara Mian Khargosh”. We wrote and sang this poem as part of our urdu lesson for خContinue reading Urdu Poems for Kids: Eik tha Pyara Mian Khargosh