Mujhse pehli si mohabbat comic
Comics

Mujhse Pehli si Mohabbat mere Mehboob na maang- A tragic tale of two lovers

Not long ago, renowned Urdu poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz penned down a masterpiece titled Mujhse Pehli si Mohabbat, the nazm was later sung by Noor Jahan in her mesmerising voice. Faiz was so enthralled by Noor Jahan’s rendition of his Nazm that he gifted it to her. Faiz is the kind of poet who writes poetry from the depths of their heart, feeling every inch of every word and dipping it deep in the wells of sentiments. His poetry has the power of igniting strong emotions.  The line Mujhse pehli…

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Kaif Bhopali
Urdu Literature

Kaif Bhopali Poetry: An insight into the Indian Urdu poet

Kaif Bhopali was an Indian Urdu poet and lyricist. He penned lyrics for many Bollywood films including Pakeezah (1972) and Razia Sultan.  Kaif Bhopali’s style of poetry was very simple. In basic Urdu words, he could say meaningful deep things. A quick example of this style can be seen in his famous couplet: kaun aaega yahan koi na aaya hoga mera darwaza hawaon ne hilaya hoga Nawed Akhter, an independent Documentary Film-maker from Gurgaon, had the rare opportunity to spend some of his childhood days around Kaif Bhopali. Watch our exclusive conversation with where Nawed as…

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majrooh Sultanpuri
Curated

10 Popular songs written by Majrooh Sultanpuri

Majrooh Sultanpuri was a renowned Indian lyricist, songwriter and poet.  In the 50’s and 60’s he became a dominating figure in Indian cinema for his extraordinary lyrics and songwriting. His contribution in this industry is impeccable and unforgettable. Is there any Indian who hasn’t heard even a single song of Majrooh Sultanpuri in their life? Bet there isn’t! Here are some of  Majrooh Sultanpuri’s most popular Bollywood Songs:   1.Oh mere dil ke chain Film: Mere Jeevan Saathi   2. Chura liya hai tumne Film: Yaadon Ki Baraat (1973)   3. Tere mere…

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