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bacha liya mujhe

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bacha liya mujhe toofan ki mauj ne warna

kinaare waale

safina mera Dubo dete

the waves of the storm

saved me, else

those on the shore

would have sunk my boat

Majrooh Sultanpuri (12)

1993: Dadasaheb Phalke Award

2013: India Commemorative Stamp

toofan (9)

storm, cyclone

safina (2)

boat

mauj (6)

wave, waves, enjoyment

Dubo (2)

sink, dip

Theme: Nature, World & Universe (49)

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Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Miscellany (44)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

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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