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main aandhiyon ke paas

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main aandhiyon ke paas talaash-e-sabaa mein huun

tum mujh se poochhte ho

mera hausla hai kya

i am searching for a new beginning

in the midst of a raging storm

and you are asking me

if i have courage

Ada Jafarey (3)

1967: Adamjee Literary Award

1981: Medal of Excellence

2003: Pride of Performance

aandhiyon (1)

storms

talaash (9)

quest, search

sabaa (2)

gentle breeze, zephyr

hausla (6)

valor, courage

Theme: Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

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Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

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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