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2 Urdu ash'ar / shaayari (shers, couplets) containing the word:

niraale: unique, strange, quaint

1 / 2: niraale

anokhi waza hai saare zamaane se niraale hai

ye aashiq kaun si basti ke

ya rab, rahne vaale hai

such strange mannerisms they have

so unique in this whole world

these lovers, oh god,

which city do they come from

Allama Iqbal (28)

quaint, odd

waza (1)

style, mannerism

in the world

unique, strange, quaint

lover, fan

city, town, village

rab (3)

god

Theme: Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

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2 / 2: niraale

is shahar mein jeene ke andaaz niraale hain

honTon pe latife hain

awaaz mein chaale hain

in this city,

the style of living is so strange

wit and smile on the lips

but sharp edges in the voice

Javed Akhtar (10)

2007: Padma Bhushan

2013: Sahitya Akademi Award

city

mannerism, style

unique, strange, quaint

lips

voice

blisters, sores

Theme: Friends, Family, & Community (132)

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Featured Themes

Heart, Mind, & Memory (65)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (105)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (58)

Miscellany (44)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (38)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (53)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Friends, Family, & Community (132)

Love, Passion, and Longing (112)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Voice, Expression, & Language (73)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (112)

Life, Learning, & Living (126)

Nature, World & Universe (49)

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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