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— Aditi Rao Hydari, Actor

ab hawayein hi karengi

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ab hawayein hi karengi roshni ka faisla

jis diye mein jaan hogi

woh diya rah jaayega

now the winds decide

the fate of the light

the lamps that are strong

will remain lit

Mahshar Badayuni (1)

roshni (5)

light, brightness

jaan (15)

life, strength / beloved

Theme: Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

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Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Miscellany (44)

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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