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tujhe kaun jaanta tha

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tujhe kaun jaanta tha meri dosti se pahle

tera husn kuchh naheen tha

meri shaayari se pahle

who knew of you

before my friendship

and your beauty was nothing

before my poetry

Kaif Bhopali (2)

husn (19)

beauty

dosti (4)

friendship

shaayari (3)

poetry

Theme: Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

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Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Miscellany (44)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

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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