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This is such an amazing initiative! This is a great collection of Urdu poetry which has been made accessible to everybody.

— Aditi Rao Hydari, Actor

jaan jaane ko hai

1 / 1: Couplet

jaan jaane ko hai aur raqs mein parvaana hai

kitna rangeen

mohabbat tera afsaana hai

life is about to end

but the moth is still dancing

oh, how colorful

is your love story

Saghar Khayyami (1)

mohabbat (39)

love

raqs (3)

dance

parvaana (4)

moth

rangeen (2)

colorful

afsaana (6)

story, tale, fiction

Theme: Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

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Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Miscellany (44)

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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