Itna To Zindagi Mein Kisi Ki Khalal Pade
Here is the ghazal that was recited by Kaifi Azmi at a mushaira at the age of eleven, to prove …
Category Archives: Urdu Poetry and Texts
Mera Safar – My Journey
Ali Sardar Jafri (1913-2000) was a prolific and versatile Urdu writer from India. He was also a poet, critic and film lyricist. …
Bol ke lab azaad hai tere
From “Poems by Faiz: Translated with an introduction by V.G. Kiernan”, here is a classic Faiz Ahmed Faiz poem: Bol, …
Anthems of Resistance
Below is an excerpt from the very insightful book “Anthems of Resistance” by Ali Husain Mir and Raza Mir that …
Intesaab by Faiz Ahmed Faiz
Faiz Ahmed Faiz’s thought provoking poem titled Intesaab which means a dedication, which was written by Faiz as an active …
Aap Ki Yaad Aati Rahi Raat Bhar – Makhdoom
Makdoom Mohiuddin( 1908-1969)was an Urdu Poet and a Marxist political activist. He is best known for his collection of poems …
Poet/ Lyricist Shakeel Badayuni
Shakeel Badayuni (August 3, 1916 – April 20, 1970) was an accomplished Urdu poet and lyricist in Hindi film industry. …
Hasrat Mohani – Chupke Chupke Raat Din
Hasrat Mohani was a romantic poet of urdu language, journalist, politician, parliamentarian and a fearless freedom fighter of the Indian …
Mir Taqi Mir’s Faith
“Mir ke deen-o-mazhab ka poonchte kya ho un nay to kashka khaincha dair mein baitha kab ka tark Islam kiya” …
Dikhai Diye Yun Ke Bekhud Kiya – Mir Taqi Mir
Poet Mir Taqi Mir was the leading Urdu poet of the 18th century, and remains arguably the foremost name in Urdu poetry often …
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