Ilm-e-Shayri describes various patterns of rhythms and sounds in Urdu poetry, also called Ilm-e-‘Arooz (Urdu Prosody). Based on conversations between eminent broadcasters Mehr-e-Alam Khan and Pervaiz Alam, the series gives a description of various Bahrs (meters) that are used to write Urdu poetry. Each episode is interspersed with ghazals recited by Shephali Frost and other prominent singers.

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