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1 Urdu ash'ar / shayari (shers, couplets) by

Raaz

1916-1982,

Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh)

Raaz Biography

Raaz Muradabadi was an Urdu poet whose name became closely tied with ghazals that carried elegance and emotional depth. Born in Muradabad, a city known for its contribution to Urdu poetry, he inherited a literary environment that shaped his craft. His pen name “Raaz” reflected the mystery and subtlety often found in his verses.

His poetry was admired for its smooth expression and lyrical flow. With themes of love, longing, and human experience, his ghazals struck a chord with readers and audiences at mushairas. He remained faithful to classical traditions while ensuring that his verses carried freshness and personal voice.

Although much about his life remains less documented, Raaz Muradabadi is remembered in literary circles for his commitment to the ghazal form and his ability to leave an impression through words that were both simple and profound.


1 / 1: Raaz

har ik shikast-e-tamanna pemuskuraate hain

woh kya karen jo

musalsal fareb khaate hain

at every broken dream

they smile

what can they do who

always suffer deceit

Raaz (1)
shikast (4)

broken, defeated

tamanna (12)

wish, desire

smile

continuous, always, constant

fareb (4)

trick, deceit

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