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hum na maanenge khamoshi hai

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hum na maanenge khamoshi hai tamanna ka mizaaj

haan bhari bazm mein

woh bol na paayi hogi

i do not concede silence is

the temperament of desire

yes, maybe she couldn’t

speak out in a crowded gathering

Kalidas Gupta Raza (1)

bazm (11)

assembly, gathering

tamanna (13)

wish, desire

khamoshi (2)

silence

mizaaj (4)

temperament, disposition

bhari (4)

filled

Theme: Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

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Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

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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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