Forgotten Gems: Untold Stories of Lost Heritage & Migration | Unfiltered with Iftikhar Arif

Forgotten Gems: Untold Stories of Lost Heritage & Migration | Unfiltered with Iftikhar Arif In the 156th episode of the OTS Educational Podcast Series, we host poet and scholar Iftikhar Arif, joined by journalists Rana Asif and Bilal Ahmed. Together, they explore the intellectual landscape of the Indian subcontinent and the enduring legacy of Lakhnavi heritage. The discussion explores the “Golden Era” of literature, when Radio Pakistan served as a cornerstone of literary expression. Iftikhar Arif shares his memories of literary giants such as Ibn-e-Insha, Faiz Ahmed Faiz, Razi Akhtar Shauq, Aziz Hamid Madni, Athar Nafees, Zulfiqar Ali Bukhari, and other legends. He also reflects on the circumstances of his migration to Pakistan and the emotional weight of leaving behind the streets of Lucknow. 00:00 – 01:27 | Highlights 01:27 – 13:23 | Golden Memories: Echoes of Lucknow 13:23 – 17:12 | Sufi Soul of Lucknow: Rehmani and Minai Saints 17:12 – 19:05 | Harmony of Lucknow: Bond with Zameer Akhtar Naqvi 19:05 – 21:27 | Glory of Awadh: Tales of Lakhnavi Nawabs 21:27 – 22:38 | Khandan-e-Ijtihad: From Ghufran Ma’ab to Naqqan Sahib 22:38 – 23:10 | Khateeb-e-Akbar Allama Muhammad Athar 23:10 – 26:06 | Hindutva Arrives: Fall of Lakhnavi Tehzeeb 26:06 – 29:38 | Untold Tales of Lucknow 29:38 – 30:52 | Tablighi Session with Maulana Yusuf Kandhalvi 30:52 – 32:24 | Memories of Abdul Majid Daryabadi & Akhtar Ali Talhari 32:24 – 38:34 | Radio Pakistan & Mentors: Early Days in Pakistan 38:34 – 42:25 | Meeting Z.A. Bukhari: Lesson in Linguistics 42:25 – 43:15 | Nikkah Ceremony: Tale of Legends 43:15 – 46:38 | Legacy of Obaidullah Baig 46:38 – 47:54 | Iconic Program Kasauti: Working with Ibn-e-Insha? 47:54 – 51:49 | Radio Pakistan: Saleem Ahmed, Razi Akhtar & Others 51:49 – 59:41 | Gems of Karachi: Aziz Hamid Madni and Athar Nafees 59:41 – 01:02:15 | Karachi’s Forgotten Poets: Lack of Recognition? 01:02:15 – 01:03:34 | Legacy of Mahboob Khizan 01:03:34 – 01:08:22 | Iftikhar Arif in Eyes of Literary Legends 01:08:22 – 01:09:55 | Left-Wing Publisher: Maktaba-e-Daniyal 01:09:55 – 01:20:03 | Politics, Poetry & Religion 01:20:03 – 01:24:10 | Memories with Ibn-e-Insha 01:24:10 – 01:28:44 | Lost Legends: Melancholy of Fading Era 01:28:44 – 01:33:11 | Iftikhar Arif Recites Poetry 01:33:11 – 01:35:33 | Concluding Remarks The OTS Podcast serves an educational platform, fostering diverse opinions and constructive dialogue on issues crucial to societal progress. While we do not necessarily endorse all views shared by our guests, we remain committed to critical discussion and continual improvement. #Faizahmedfaiz #ibneInsha #iftikhararif #pakistan #poets #india #Literature #Culture #History #Poetry #Urdu #Lucknow #writer #podcast