Banaam Fareha

<p>In this episode of the Poem of the Week series of the Rekhta Podcast, our host <strong>Asif </strong>recites a beautiful nazm by one of the most prominent modern Pakistani poets, <strong>Jaun Eliya</strong>, who was popular for his unconventional ways</p><p><strong><em>main bhi bahut ajeeb hun itna ajeeb hun ki bas </em></strong></p><p><strong><em>ḳhud ko tabaah kar liya aur malaal bhi </em></strong><strong style="background-color: rgb(246, 246, 246);"><em>nahin </em></strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Jaun Elia was deeply interested in the disciplines of history, philosophy, and religion. This gave a certain touch of otherness to his personality and poetry. His poetry is remarkable for its effortless expression and immediacy of appeal. </span></p><p>For more poetry like this, stay tuned for this special series of the Rekhta Podcast.</p><p>A new episode airs every Monday.</p><p><br></p>