Dastan
Dastan- tale or story The word Dastangoi refers to the art of storytelling, it is a compound of two Persian …
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Origin of Sahir’s Takhallus
Did you know that poet Sahir Ludhianvi ( born Abdul Hayee) chose his takhallus (pen name) from a sh’er (couplet) …
Khubsoorat Mod
Here is one of Sahir Ludhinavi’s best works – Khubsoorat Mod. The poem appeared as a song in the film …
The Magic of Sahir
The pixie dust sprinkled over the Prithvi Adda casting a spell on the audience as they settled and took a …
Tadbeer
Tadbeer means deliberation, to plan something. In the timeless classic song, Tadbeer se bigdi hui taqdeer bana le, apne pe …
Sahir Demands Recognition For Lyricists
Did you know that poet Sahir Ludhianvi fought for, and became the first lyricist/ songwriter to get royalties from music companies. …
Pop up Museum of Memories
The Pop Up Museum of Memories was one-day extraordinary event that was held in Vikhroli on 15.12.12. This special event …
Thandi Hawayein
Sahir Ludhianvi made his debut in films writing lyrics for the film Aazadi Ki Raah Par (1949). The film had …
Talkhiyaan
Talkhiyaan means bitterness, in Urdu. Talkhiyaan, a book of poems, was Sahir Ludhianvi’s first work in Urdu, published in 1945, …
Sahir Cultural Academy
Did you know that there is a Sahir Cultural Academy in Ludhiana, the place of Sahir’s birth. Sahir Cutural Academy …
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