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— Aditi Rao Hydari, Actor

nahi alfaaz me nazaakat

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nahi alfaaz me nazaakat mujhe urdu nahi aati

karu kaise mohabbat?

mujhe urdu nahi aati

no elegance in my words

as i don’t know urdu

how do i love?

if i don’t know urdu

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alfaaz (5)

words

nazaakat (2)

delicateness, elegance

Theme: Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

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Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Miscellany (44)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (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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