Bachpan Ki Kahaniyan
Welcome to the first-ever Educational Podcast on Urdu Stories for children! Urdu stories from our childhood, narrated by Mahwash. Living abroad Mahwash realized that in the fast paced life of a modern expat family, children lose touch with their Pakistani heritage, language and experiences. Through the retelling of these stories she brings to life our childhood experiences, building curiosity and imagination in our children, giving new life to the famous characters of yore. Mahwash aims to revive the art and medium of Urdu story narration and lessons learnt all the while preserving our language and culture. It’s the kahanis of our nanis and dadi, retold for our children again!
Episodes
52 episodes
Episode 50 | Lab Pay Aati Hay Dua Ban Kay Tamana Meri | (A Child’s Prayer by Allama Iqbal)
BKK #50: A child makes a beautiful dua (prayer) to God. What profound message does Iqbal give to us by writing this poem on behalf of the children? Find out in this episode.Mahwash asks the kids to take some time to reflect on Iqba...
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Episode 50
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28:29
Episode 49 | Cheetah Aur Loomari | (The Leopard & The Fox)
BKK #49: How does a fox choose to respond to a self-praising leopard when he tells her that she is very ordinary looking. Find out in this episode.Kids learn Urdu words and get quizzed on Fox, Chit-Chat, Danger, Animal, Self-Praise, Beau...
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Episode 49
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12:49
Episode 48 | Chalaaki | (Over Smartness)
BKK #48: What happens when the two helpers of an old woman get rid of her Rooster to break the old woman’s habit of getting up early in the morning, in the hopes to get more sleep and lessen their work. Would they be able to outsmart the old la...
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Episode 48
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15:24
Episode 47 | Chiryon Say Larki Nay Kya Seekha | (What Did A Girl Learn From The Sparrows)
BKK #47: What does a girl observe from the sparrows’ behavior that makes her think of different kinds of people in this world. In this thought-provoking story, Mahwash draws an analogy between the birds and humans and makes the kids...
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Episode 47
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15:21
Episode 46 | Khargosh Aur Neola | (The Rabbit & The Weasel)
BKK #46: What happens when a weasel falsely claims the rabbit’s house? What is the consequence of his dishonesty? Find out in this episode.Mahwash makes the kids realize that dishonesty gets one into trouble one way or the other. <...
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Episode 46
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14:24
Episode 45 | Lakarhara Aur Sonay Ki Kulhaari | (The Woodcutter & The Golden Axe)
BKK #45: Why does a mermaid offer a Golden axe to a woodcutter who accidentally drops his iron axe into the river? Will the woodcutter take the Golden Axe? What will the mermaid do based on his response? Find out in this episode.Mahwash ...
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Episode 45
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15:55
Episode 44 | Parinday Ki Faryaad (Allama Iqbal’s Poem For Kids) | A Bird’s Plea
BKK #44: Through this profound self-reflection of a bird in captivity and his longing for freedom, Iqbal makes us realize the importance of freedom. Mahwash asks the kids to take some time to reflect on Iqbal’s message of valuing in...
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Episode 44
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18:15
Episode 43 | Aik Gaayay Aur Bakri (Allama Iqbal’s Poem For Kids) | A Cow & A Goat
BKK #43: Through a thoughtful conversation between a cow and a goat, this poem of Iqbal emphasizes on having a positive perspective in life. Kids learn that it is their choice to either focus on the positives and be happy, or keep c...
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Episode 43
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21:00
Episode 42 | Hamdardi (Allama Iqbal’s Poem For Kids) | Empathy
BKK #42: This poem is about the story of a Firefly and a Nightingale, and how the Firefly empathizes with a sad Nightingale and helps her in time of need. Mahwash makes the kids realize that each one of us has been gifted by God a u...
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Episode 42
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23:45
Episode 41 | Aik Makra Aur Makkhi (Allama Iqbal’s Poem For Kids) | A Spider & A Fly
BKK #41: What strategies does a hungry spider use to lure a fly into its trap. Does the fly fall for it? What lesson does Allama Iqbal want to impart to the kids through this poem of his? Find out in this episode. Kids learn South A...
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Episode 41
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27:20
Episode 40 | Billi Aur Parinday (The Cat & The Birds)
BKK #40: What tricks does an old cat play to eat the sick birds? Will the birds fall prey to the cat’s tricks? Find out in this episode.Kids learn Urdu words for neighborhood, door, to knock, birds, cat, hat, glasses, ears, hide, intell...
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Episode 40
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16:49
Episode 39 | Bhairdya, Bakri, Aur Bakri Ka Baccha (The Wolf, The Goat, & The Kid)
BKK #39: A goat teaches her Kid a secret password for her to open the door when she gets back. What does the Kid do when the Wolf knocks at the door pretending to be her mother and tells her the secret password.Mahwash reminds the kids t...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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22:14
Episode 38 | Dou Bartan - Matti Aur Loha (The Two Pots - Clay and Iron Pots)
BKK #38: A clay pot reluctantly decides to be friends with an iron pot when it asks the clay pot to become its friend. What mistake does the clay pot make and what lesson is in store for us?Mahwash discusses the properties of both ...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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17:58
Episode 37 | Dhooka Bar Bar Nahi Chalta (One Cannot be Deceived Over and Over)
BKK #37: A group of mice living in peace in a house was attacked by the newly pet cat with her tricks. Would the mice continue to be outsmarted by the cat? Find out in this episode.Kids learn Urdu words for Mouse, Mice, Pet, Cat, Kitchen...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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18:36
Episode 36 | Gharoor Ka Sar Neecha Hota Hay (Pride Has a Fall!)
BKK #36: What happens when a strong Oak tree becomes arrogant and looks down upon the reeds. What lesson is in store for us? Kids learn about Oak trees, their heights, age, and how they are considered as symbols of str...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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18:28
Episode 35 | Chewnti Aur Kabootar (The Ant & The Dove)
BKK #35: A dove helps an ant in time of need and saves her life. How does the ant repay her kindness? Find out in this Episode.In this story, the kids learn how an act of kindness never goes to waste.Kids learn Urdu words for Do...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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18:31
Episode 34 | Bhairdya Aur Kutta (Nothing is Worth More Than Freedom!)
BKK #34: An old and weak wolf comes across a strong dog and inquires about his good health. The dog suggests the old wolf to come along where he will also be fed well. What does the old wolf learn that he decides to rather starve but not accomp...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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20:55
Episode 33 | Loomari Aur Bakra (Look Before You Leap!)
BKK #33: A fox falls down into a well and lures a goat to come inside so she could use him to climb out of the well. The goat falls for the sly fox’s tricks and learns an important lesson. What does she learn? Find out in this episode.K...
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Episode 33
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17:39
Episode 32 | Aik Pahaar Aur Gulehri (Allama Iqbal’s Poem For Kids | The Mountain & The Squirrel)
BKK #32: How does a squirrel respond to an arrogant mountain who looks down upon her and tries to make her feel small and insignificant. What wisdom does she share with the mountain and what lesson is in store for us?In this episode, Ma...
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Episode 32
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16:07
Episode 31 | Samajhdar Chirya (The Wise Sparrow)
BKK #31: How does a sparrow know it was time to leave the wheat field. What does she hear that makes the wise sparrow so sure that the crop was going to be cut the next day and it was time to flee. What lesson does her kids learn from her?<...
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Episode 31
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19:01
Episode 30 | Bewaqoof Gadha (The Silly Donkey)
BKK #30: A silly donkey tries to imitate a dog to get attention and love from his master. What happens next. Find out in this episode.In this story, kids also learn about Toy Poodles.Kids learn Urdu words for Donkey, Dog, Master...
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Episode 30
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15:19
Episode 29 | Uloo Ka Nuqsaan (The Owl’s Loss)
BKK #29: When a hawk asks his friend (an owl) something, the owl goes too far in bragging which results in a tragic end for him. What happens due to the owl’s bragging, and what lesson did he learn?Kids learn Urdu words for Owl, Hawk, C...
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Episode 29
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15:40
Episode 28 | Maindak Aur Kunwan (The Frogs & The Well)
BKK #28: After experiencing extremely hot weather, the frogs were in search of water when they found a well. It was only after they jumped in, that they learned never to act impulsively. What is the lesson in store for us?Kids learn abo...
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Episode 28
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13:38
Episode 27 | Bhairdya Aur Saaras (The Wolf & The Crane)
BKK #27: When a bone gets stuck in the wolf’s throat, he goes to the crane for help. Was the wolf grateful? And what lesson does Crane learn from this experience?Kids learn Urdu words for Wolf, Crane, Bone, Throat, Long, Beak, Grateful ...
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Episode 27
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13:40
Episode 26 | Har Shakhs Ko Kush Nahi Kya Ja Sakta (It is Not Possible to Please Everyone)
BKK #26: When an old man and his son go on a journey to the city with their donkey, they encounter many passers on the way each who judges their actions and has an opinion on what they should do. What lesson do they learn at the end of the day?...
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Episode 26
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11:50