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chup chaap baiThe rahte hain

1 / 1: Couplet

chup chaap baiThe rahte hain kuchh bolte naheen

bachche bigaD gaye hain

bahut dekh-bhaal se

they sit in silence

saying not a word

the kids have been spoilt

by too much tending

Adil Mansuri (2)

2008: Kalapi Award

chup (10)

silent, quiet

bachche (m) (4)

kids

bigaD (m) (2)

destroyed, spoilt

Theme: Friends, Family, & Community (148)

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Home, Country, & Belonging (31)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (40)

Voice, Expression, & Language (82)

Time, Life & Learning (133)

Love, Passion, and Longing (121)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (115)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (38)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (62)

Nature, World & Universe (51)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (60)

Miscellany (44)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (56)

Friends, Family, & Community (148)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (121)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (73)

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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