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

hairaani: anxiety, surprise

1 / 1: hairaani

itni saari yaadon ke hote bhi jab dil mein

viraani hoti hai to

hairaani hoti hai

even with a storm of

memories in the heart

when there is loneliness

i am taken by surprise

Afzal Khan (1)

yaadon (10)

memories, thoughts

viraani (2)

desolation, loneliness

hairaani (1)

anxiety, surprise

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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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