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rahte the kabhi jin ke dil mein

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rahte the kabhi jin ke dil mein ham jaan se bhi pyaaron ki tarah

baiThe hain unheen ke kooche mein

hum aaj gunahgaaron ki tarah

in whose heart i was once present

like i was more dear than life itself

today i am sitting in her street

like a common criminal

Majrooh Sultanpuri (12)

1993: Dadasaheb Phalke Award

2013: India Commemorative Stamp

jaan (15)

life, strength / beloved

kooche (3)

street

Theme: Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

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Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Miscellany (44)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

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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