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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

itna to bata jaao

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itna to bata jaao khafa hone se pahle

vo kya karen jo tum se

khafa ho nahin sakte

please, at least tell us this

before you get angry

what do those people do

who can't get angry with you?

Asad Bhopali (2)

pahle (7)

before

bata (9)

speak, tell

khafa (6)

angry, upset

Theme: Friends, Family, & Community (132)

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Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Miscellany (44)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

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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