Aaloo Mian (Urdu Poem)

Aaloo Mian is a famous Urdu poem for children which has been visualized with beautiful animated characters by Aao Urdu Seekhain. This lovely Urdu poem tells the story of a cute little Aaloo Mian (a potato) who was sleeping peacefully in a vegetable basket when he was playfully disturbed by an aubergine and comforted by a sweet carrot. Aaloo Mian has a beautiful educational side. On one hand this wonderful Urdu poem introduces children to a fruit basket (sabzi ki tokri) and specific vegetables (aubergine, carrot and peas which are called as baingan, gajar and matar respectively in Urdu) while on the other hand it shows emotions of sadness, happiness and fear. By associating such emotions with vegetables, this amazing Urdu poem mitigates any actual effects on little children. The cute and colorful characters and their playful animations made by Aao Urdu Seekhain are meant to attract and engage children. As children watch and sing Aaloo Mian again and again, their vocabulary and recognition of vegetables improves while they start accepting emotions as normal and part of life. Sing along this beautiful Urdu poem with your children and they will likely cherish this time forever.