When it comes to romantic poetry in Urdu language films, the first name that comes to mind is Sahir Ludhianvi, whose ...

An exploration of Urdu’s origins, its rich literary tradition and its increasing popularity among the young as a language of ...

Ludhianvi’s prodigious craft was shaped by a turbulent youth and the emotional turmoil of his parents’ separation ...

The timeless, poetic love story of celebrated writer Amrita Pritam (1919–2005) and legendary film lyricist Sahir Ludhianvi ...

The relationship between language and ethnic identity has long occupied a central place in social, cultural and political ...

Abbasuddin Ahmed had taken part in singing Urdu qawwalis that described the richness of Islamic history and the love of ...

Regardless of the century-long gap between the two books, both Bajaj and Forster have leaned on tropes and themes prevalent ...

From a tale based on William Shakespeare’s The Tempest and an intense story of the sufferings of three women to a series of ...

Lucknow's rich cultural tapestry, woven by Nawabs, fostered integration and assimilation, significantly boosting theatre and performing arts. From Suf ...

MUMBAI, (IANS) – Zeenat Aman while remembering her late father, Amanullah Khan, and mother, Vardhini Scindia, shared the story behind her last name. her father. She posted a picture and reflected on ...

For 250 years, Lucknow has captivated foreign travellers with its ethereal beauty and timeless charm, evolving from a symbol ...

The department introduced language courses and coursework in Persian literature, cinema, art, history and cultural studies as ...