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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

har ek baath ko

1 / 1: Couplet

har ek baath ko chup-chaap kyuun suna jaaye

kabhi to hausla kar ke

nahin kaha jaaye

why agree silently

to everything that is said

we should find the courage

to sometimes say ‘No’

Nida Fazli (11)

2013: Padma Shri

1998: Sahitya Akademi

hausla (6)

valor, courage

suna (9)

hear

Theme: Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

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Nature, World & Universe (49)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Miscellany (44)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

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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