4 Urdu ash'ar / shayari (shers, couplets) by
1952- N.A,
Nagpur (Maharashtra)
Biography
Rajesh Reddy is a contemporary Urdu poet whose verses have found a special place in mushairas and literary gatherings across India and abroad. Born in 1952 in Hyderabad, he grew up in an environment where Urdu language and poetry were deeply valued. This foundation shaped his voice as a poet who could blend simplicity with emotional depth.
Reddy is best known for his ghazals. His style is conversational, gentle, and filled with emotions that ordinary readers can relate to. He writes about love, longing, memory, and human relationships in a way that feels both personal and universal. Many of his couplets are recited frequently in mushairas and have become part of the shared memory of Urdu poetry lovers.
What sets Rajesh Reddy apart is his ability to express profound thoughts in everyday language. His poetry does not rely on heavy ornamentation but rather on clarity and heartfelt imagery. Because of this, his couplets are often quoted on social occasions, in literature festivals, and on social media, keeping his work alive among younger generations.
Over the decades, he has been invited to numerous mushairas not only in India but also internationally, particularly in the United States, Canada, and the Middle East. His participation in these events has made him a bridge between South Asian literary culture and audiences abroad.
Although detailed information about his personal life and family is limited, his reputation as a poet continues to define him. His verses remind readers of the strength of Urdu ghazal tradition and its continuing relevance in modern times.
Rajesh Reddy remains an admired poet in the Urdu literary world. His ghazals, marked by simplicity and sincerity, continue to resonate with people who seek comfort, meaning, and beauty in words.
1 / 4: Rajesh Reddy
tujh par khulegi
teri zanjeer rafta rafta
you will realize the
prison around you, slowly, slowly
the shackles around your feet
will become apparent, slowly, slowly
shackles, chains
feeling, experience
prison, jail
slowly slowly, gradually
become apparent
Theme: Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (57)
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2 / 4: Rajesh Reddy
muskuraa dete hain bachche
aur mar jaata huun main
at the end of the day
when i return home, empty-handed
my kids make me smile
and i die a little inside
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3 / 4: Rajesh Reddy
zindagaani ka
saamna kar ke
who has ever found
peace in this world
facing the trials and travails
of this life
world
comfort, peace
to gain, to secure
confront, encounter
life
Theme: Life, Learning, & Living (122)
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4 / 4: Rajesh Reddy
khilona hai jo miTTi ka
fana hone se darta hai
everyone here is always
fearful of a calamity happenin
all of them toys...always
fearful of becoming dirt
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