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2 Urdu ashaar / shayari (shers, couplets) by

Javed Jalali

1974- N.A,

Hyderabad (Telangana)

Javed Jalali Biography

Javed Jalali is a contemporary Urdu poet from Hyderabad, born in 1974. He is admired for his ability to blend simplicity with depth in his ghazals and verses. His work often touches on themes of love, longing, and the delicate play of words, making his poetry both intimate and widely relatable.

One of the qualities that make Jalali stand out is his talent for impromptu poetry. At literary gatherings and mushairas, he has often created verses on the spot, leaving audiences moved by both the spontaneity and the emotional honesty of his words. This skill has given him a reputation as a poet who carries tradition while bringing freshness to the art of shayari.

Jalali’s verses are known for their clarity and tenderness. In one of his couplets, he reflects on how learning a language for love eventually transforms into love for the language itself, showing his deep connection to words. In another, he conveys the struggle of expressing affection when words feel inadequate. These themes make his work resonate strongly with listeners who find their own emotions mirrored in his poetry.

While detailed information about his personal life is not widely available, his poetry itself speaks volumes about his sensitivity and outlook. His presence in literary festivals and poetry forums has helped him build a space among modern Urdu voices who continue to keep the tradition of ghazal alive.

Javed Jalali remains an admired poet for his lyrical honesty, his command over expression, and his ability to move people with both written and spoken verse. His poetry reminds us that sometimes, even in modern times, the most powerful emotions can be captured in just a few lines.

1 / 2: Javed Jalali

nahi alfaaz me nazaakatmujhe 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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delicateness, elegance

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2 / 2: Javed Jalali

mashuqa ke liye seekhi urdu

urdu mashuqa ho gayi hai

what was our love

and what has it now become?

i learned urdu for my beloved

urdu has now become my beloved

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learned

beloved

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