Fabeha Syed Wins Best Show Host for Urdunama at India Audio Summit

Fabeha Syed has been honoured with the award for Best Show Host (Society & Culture).

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In a proud moment, The Quint’s Fabeha Syed has been honoured with the award for Best Show Host (Society & Culture) for the Urdunama podcast, at the India Audio Summit & Awards 2024.

Fabeha Syed receiving the award for Best Show Host (Society & Culture) for Urdunama podcast.

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This recognition comes as no surprise to the show’s loyal listeners, without whose incredible support, this achievement wouldn’t have been possible!

Urdunama has been a consistent favourite among audiences and critics alike, winning several accolades over the years. With its unique approach to storytelling and language, Urdunama continues to carve out a niche for itself in the ever-expanding world of audio content.

Fabeha takes listeners on a lyrical journey with a warm and engaging style, unpacking the meanings of one Urdu word at a time. Each episode is a deep dive, not just into vocabulary, but into the cultural, historical, and emotional landscapes that these words inhabit.

Listen to the latest episode below and catch all the episodes on YouTube, Substack, Spotify, and wherever you listen to podcasts!

Whether it’s the defiant verses of Faiz Ahmed Faiz echoing through the corridors of protest poetry, or the nostalgic, heart-tugging lyrics of Gulzar, Urdunama captures it all.

So next time you catch yourself humming a familiar melody, pause for a moment and listen to Urdunama. And keep the verses flowing by supporting us with your membership — Become a Quint Member today!