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— Aditi Rao Hydari, Actor

jo teri justuju mein

1 / 1: Couplet

jo teri justuju mein chhoD diya

us ka nemul-badal to

tu bhi naheen

that which i gave up

in pursuit of you

even you are not an

adequate replacement for that

Usama Zoraiz (1)

justuju (4)

search, quest

chhoD (6)

leave

nemul-badal (1)

replacement, substitute

Theme: Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

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Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Miscellany (44)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (53)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

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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