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— Aditi Rao Hydari, Actor

tera milna

1 / 1: Couplet

tera milna khushi ki baat sahi

tujh se mil kar

udaas rehta huun

meeting you

is surely a matter of joy

but after meeting you

i remain sad

Sahir Ludhianvi (18)

1971: Padma Shri

2013: Commemorative Stamp India

khushi (8)

happiness

mil (7)

meet

udaas (5)

sad

Theme: Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

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Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Miscellany (44)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

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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