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in aankhon ne kya kya tamasha

1 / 1: Couplet

in aankhon ne kya kya tamasha na dekha

haqeeqat mein jo dekhna tha

na dekha

what all fantasies have

these eyes seen

but the reality in front

they couldn’t see

Dagh Dehlvi (11)

aankhon (10)

eyes

tamasha (1)

fantasy, confusion

haqeeqat (7)

reality, fact

Theme: Nature, World & Universe (49)

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Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Miscellany (44)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

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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