https://youtu.be/Ttt4A5XgsMs?si=zLz83r0dAL9LBmE1 What does Muharram mean beyond mourning? Why do Shia communities follow different traditions of matam, and how has Muharram evolved in Kashmir? In this conversation, Aga Syed Mohammad Hadi discusses Shia history and identity in Kashmir, the significance of Muharram rituals, Sham-e-Ghariban, Zuljana and Alam, and questions surrounding Seena Zani, Zanjeer Zani and Qama Zani. The conversation also explores sectarian groupism within the Shia community, Shia-Sunni relations, religious unity, the changing role of ulema, social media, women’s education, the responsibilities of Imams and Friday preachers, and the role religious institutions can play in addressing Kashmir’s growing social challenges. We…
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https://youtu.be/Pw0AVuE1L0Y?si=nKbXjXuucR65XD5k MEERAS with Pirzada Shakir presents Apni Party chief Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari in a candid and wide-ranging conversation on his political journey, Kashmir’s changing political landscape and the decisions that shaped his career. From his early life and entry into politics to his association with Mufti Mohammad Sayeed and Mehbooba Mufti, Bukhari reflects on his time in the PDP government, his expulsion from the party in 2019 and the circumstances that led to the formation of the Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party in 2020. He also discusses his meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit…
https://youtu.be/KXRTQ73K6oo?si=jctuBOM8czfrU1N1 What happened to Abdul Gani Lone? Why did Hurriyat split? What changed in his family’s political journey? And where does Kashmir’s politics go from here? In this special episode of On Record with Pirzada Shakir, Bilal Gani Lone speaks about his father Abdul Gani Lone, his political journey, separatist movement, the formation and divisions within Hurriyat, the 2002 killing of his father, and the unresolved questions surrounding it. He also reflects on Sajad Gani Lone’s entry into mainstream politics, the Peoples Conference, dialogue with New Delhi, Pakistan’s role, the changing political landscape of Jammu & Kashmir. From Hurriyat’s internal…
https://youtu.be/-L_rdMijR3Q?si=29_WkLGnM48d_1wi What was Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah really like away from the public eye? How did Kashmir transform politically, culturally and socially over the decades? In this episode of the Meeras Podcast, veteran author, historian and former Information Department officer Z.G. Mohammad shares rare first-hand memories from a lifetime spent documenting Kashmir’s history. From his early days in journalism to working closely with Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah and Dr. Farooq Abdullah, Z.G. Mohammad reflects on some of the most defining moments in Jammu & Kashmir’s modern history. The conversation explores the 1965 constitutional changes, Sheikh Abdullah’s dismissal and return to power, the…
https://youtu.be/KbLub6gfZ_k?si=0A17YdnLStuqNuQc What does it take to serve 34 years in one of India’s most challenging policing environments? In this exclusive episode of the Meeras Podcast, former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Syed Ahfadul Mujtaba reflects on a remarkable career in the Jammu & Kashmir Police, from joining as a Deputy Superintendent of Police in 1984 to leading the Crime Branch and becoming the first Director General of the Prosecution Department in the Union Territory.
https://youtu.be/8aAjw_8Uj6Y?si=bRdiRbMKP3jCG-89 In this special episode of Meeras with Pirzada Shakir, Sahitya Akademi Award-winning historian and author Prof. Farooq Fayaz Bhat takes us on a fascinating journey through Kashmir’s forgotten cultural heritage. From Bhand Pather, Laddi Shah, Wanwun and Rouf to the evolution of the Kashmiri language, literature, folklore and identity, Prof. Bhat explains how ordinary people — not just kings and rulers — shaped Kashmir’s history.
https://youtu.be/dV-4EpR2tbE?si=6rwlzKpkHgeuZtRE For centuries, Kashmir has been a meeting point of civilizations, faiths and ideas. In this in-depth conversation, historian and author Prof. Ashraf Wani traces the journey of Islam in Kashmir—from the Valley’s Buddhist and Shaivite past to the arrival of Sufi saints, the rise of the Shah Mir Sultanate, the influence of Shah-e-Hamadan, the Rishi tradition, and the evolution of Kashmiri identity. Was Kashmir’s conversion to Islam driven by spirituality, politics, social change, or all three? How did Lal Ded and Nund Rishi shape Kashmir’s unique religious culture? And what do modern Kashmiris often misunderstand about their own history?…
https://youtu.be/I2cvmXMjrjs?si=z52GkRmtgup6LJPB In this thought-provoking podcast, renowned political analyst and academic Prof. Gull Mohammad Wani shares deep insights into Kashmir’s changing political landscape, post-Article 370 realities, democracy, youth aspirations, mainstream politics, identity, and the future of Jammu & Kashmir. From separatist politics to electoral democracy, from youth alienation to peace prospects, this conversation explores some of the biggest questions surrounding Kashmir today. Watch till the end for Prof. Wani’s powerful take on where Kashmir is headed in the coming years.
https://youtu.be/z2w7OOOKEmE?si=lzZf7pv9t1rYNSWI In this episode of Meeras with Pirzada Shakir, we sit down with one of Kashmir’s most recognised voices in broadcasting to discuss the evolution of radio, the rise of iconic programmes like Dhadkan and Khel Ke Maidan Se, and the changing media landscape in Kashmir. From clearing UPSC and joining Radio Kashmir Srinagar in 1991 to pioneering interactive radio programming in the Valley, this conversation explores the golden era of radio, storytelling, sports, creativity and the future of broadcasting in the digital age. A nostalgic and insightful journey into the world behind the microphone.
https://youtu.be/N5r_CzLqf1U?si=Qpa30cb7mMssTIQc In this episode of Meeras with Pirzada Shakir, we explore the deeper layers of Kashmir’s literary and cultural heritage, from Kashmiriyat, Shaivism and Sufism to language preservation, displacement, women’s education and the memory of Kashmir before the 1990s. A thoughtful conversation on identity, shared traditions, cultural reintegration and what the future holds for Kashmir’s plural ethos. What does it mean to preserve culture in times of change? Can language and memory rebuild bridges? Watch this compelling discussion.