Guftgu with RJ Sayema on Life, Radio & Poetry | The Voice of ‘Purani Jeans’ #ThursdayThrowback

Guftgu with RJ Sayema on Life, Radio & Poetry | The Voice of ‘Purani Jeans’ #ThursdayThrowback . Join us for a soulful and insightful episode of Guftugu as Syed Mohammad Irfan sits down with the legendary voice behind Radio Mirchi's "Purani Jeans," RJ Sayema. . In this candid conversation, Sayema opens up about her fascinating journey, from her birth in Nigeria and schooling at Guru Harkrishan Public School to becoming one of India's most loved Radio Jockeys. She discusses her early days at All India Radio (AIR), the transition to private FM, and the art of connecting with millions of listeners while maintaining a private life. Beyond radio, Sayema discusses the responsibility of being an influencer, the importance of correct language (Zaban), and her love for poetry. Watch until the end for some beautiful recitations of Faiz, Sahir, Bashir Badr, and a special ghazal penned by her father. . About Jashn-e-Rekhta Jashn-e-Rekhta is the world’s largest cultural festival celebrating the beauty, depth, and living spirit of the Urdu language. Held annually, it brings together poets, musicians, writers, thinkers, and artists from across the world to create a space of poetry, music, conversations, and storytelling. From soul-stirring mushairas and spellbinding musical evenings to intimate dialogues and immersive cultural experiences, the festival is where language turns into emotion and heritage finds a contemporary voice. More than a festival, Jashn-e-Rekhta is a movement that keeps Urdu alive, relevant, and deeply connected across generations. . #rjsayema #puranijeans #radiomirchi #guftgu #thursdaythrowback #radiostories #poetryrecitation #indianradio #faizpoetry #sahirpoetry . About Rekhta Foundation: Rekhta Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation committed to preserving, promoting, and celebrating the Urdu language and its rich literary and cultural legacy. Through digital archives, learning platforms, publications, festivals, and community initiatives, the Foundation works to make Urdu accessible and meaningful for audiences worldwide. By bridging classical traditions with modern platforms and voices, Rekhta Foundation ensures that the language continues to inspire, connect, and evolve with time. . IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT NOTICE © Rekhta Foundation. All rights reserved. Unauthorised downloading, clipping, re-uploading, or reuse of this content (audio/video/visuals) is strictly prohibited without written permission. . External Links: Website: https://rekhta.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jashnerekhtaofficial/ Rekhta Books: https://rekhtabooks.com/ Rekhta Learning: https://rekhtalearning.com/-