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hum dard ka afsaana

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hum dard ka afsaana duniya ko suna denge

har dil mein mohabbat ki

ek aag laga denge

i will make the world

listen to tales of woe

in every heart i will

light a fire of love

Shakeel Badayuni (4)

1961: Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist

1962: Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist

1963: Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist

dard (20)

pain

story, tale, fiction

world

suna (9)

hear

dil (101)

heart

love

aag (4)

fire

Theme: Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

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When asked as to why he writes Urdu poetry.

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Life, Learning, & Living (126)

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Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

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Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Miscellany (44)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

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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