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fasana(m): story

Description of fasana: Fasana is an Urdu word meaning a tale, story, or romantic narrative, often evoking wonder and emotion. Unlike a historical account, it emphasizes imaginative embellishment over factual precision. Differs from a simple kahani by its poetic flair and legendary quality. In literary usage, poets like Ghalib employ fasana to depict love's enchanting saga, as in song lyrics where one becomes the beloved's fasana.

1 / 1: fasana

be-kaif jawani be-dard zamana

nakaam-e-mohabbat ka

itna hi fasana

joyless youth,

painless life

for those unsuccessful in love,

this is the only story

Sarwar Alam Raz (2)

be-kaif (1)

withoutjoy

nakaam (3)

without success, failure

fasana (m) (1)

story

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