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— Aditi Rao Hydari, Actor

kyun Dare zindagi mein

1 / 1: Couplet

kyun Dare zindagi mein kya hoga

kuch na hoga to

tajurba hoga

why be constantly fearful

as to what will happen in life

if nothing happens, at the least

we will gain some experience

Javed Akhtar (10)

2007: Padma Bhushan

2013: Sahitya Akademi Award

Dare (1)

be afraid

zindagi (41)

life

tajurba (1)

experience

Theme: Life, Learning, & Living (126)

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Miscellany (44)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

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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