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— Aditi Rao Hydari, Actor

kuchh to khayaal kar

1 / 1: Couplet

kuchh to khayaal kar meri umr-e-daraaz ka

sadiyon guzar gayi hain

tere intezaar mein

show some concern

for this endless life of mine

ages have gone by

just waiting for you

Mahwar Sirsivi (1)

khayaal (m) (15)

thoughts

umr (m) (15)

life

daraaz (m) (3)

long

sadiyon (f) (4)

ages, centuries

guzar (m) (13)

pass through, spent

intezaar (m) (21)

waiting

Theme: Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

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Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (113)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (56)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Voice, Expression, & Language (76)

Nature, World & Universe (50)

Friends, Family, & Community (135)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (107)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Miscellany (44)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Alfaaz Ki Mehfil is a curated space for timeless poetry celebrating words, emotions, and the enduring beauty of expression. From classic Urdu couplets to modern reflections, it brings together generations of poetic voices that speak of love, longing, hope, and the human soul.

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