The Viral Podcast | Episode 14 | Poetry Politics, Shayari Myths & Youth ft.

🎙 Welcome to Episode 14 of The Viral Podcast!

In this episode, we sit down with one of Pakistan’s most celebrated modern poets — Ali Zaryoun ✒️✨

From the hidden politics of the poetry world to the myths around being a shayar, Ali bhai opens up about heartbreak, art, and the cross-border culture of poetry between Pakistan & India. We discuss whether poetry can be a full-time profession, the legacy of great poets, and why today’s youth connect so deeply with his words.

🔥 What’s Inside:

Politics & hidden struggles in the poetry world 🎭

Cross-border culture: India, Pakistan & Javed Akhtar’s comments 🌏

Does heartbreak really make the best poetry? 💔

Shayari as a profession — can it pay the bills? 💰

The shift from classical mehfils to social media poetry 📱📖

Ali Zaryoun’s debut acting experience 🎬

Exclusive unreleased poetry for The Viral Podcast audience ✍️

Rapid Fire & One Word Answer Segments 🔥

⏰ Timestamps (Total Duration: 57:00):
00:00 – Intro to The Viral Podcast
02:05 – Welcoming Ali Zaryoun
05:20 – Why today’s youth connect so deeply with his poetry
10:15 – Cross-border culture & Javed Akhtar incident
16:30 – The myths of heartbreak & poetry
23:10 – Can poetry be a profession in today’s world?
30:40 – Politics in the poetry industry
37:15 – Old mehfils vs the social media era
43:50 – Ali Zaryoun’s debut acting & Jaun Elia’s qabar visit
49:00 – Rapid Fire Segment 🔥
54:00 – One Word Answer Segment ✨
56:10 – Ali Zaryoun’s final message & unreleased poetry
57:00 – End

🎥 Credits:

Directed by: Armash Ashraf 🎬
Produced by: Armash Ashraf 🎥
Executive Produced by: Dai Ali Daniyal 🎙
Concept by: Viral Marketing Solution 💡

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