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Basheer Badr

Biography, Ghazals, Mushaira Videos & Sung Poetry

Syed Mohammed Basheer, known by his pen name Basheer Badr, is a contemporary Urdu poet and lyricist celebrated for his philosophical ghazals and romantic poetry. Born in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, Badr's poetry combines romantic sensibility with deep philosophical reflection on life, existence, and human relationships. His ghazals are known for their conversational tone, accessibility, and ability to express complex emotions in simple language. Badr has been a professor of Urdu literature and his scholarly background enriches his poetic work. His famous ghazals like "Karwan Guzar Gaya" and "Main Pal Do Pal Ka Shayar Hoon" have become classics of contemporary Urdu poetry. He has also written extensively for Hindi cinema, contributing memorable songs to various films. Badr's poetry explores themes of love, time, mortality, and the search for meaning with remarkable depth and sincerity. He received the Padma Shri award and continues to be one of the most popular and respected voices in contemporary Urdu poetry.

Biography

Life and Work

Ghazals by Basheer Badr

Mere Bistar Pe So Raha Hai Koi Gham Chhupaate Rahe Muskuraate Rahe Aas Hogi Na Aasraa Hoga Ab Kise Chaahen Kise Dhoondha Karen Na Koi Khushi Na Malaal Ha Mom Ki Zindagi Ghulaa Karana Ai Husn-E-Be-Parawaah Tujhe Shabnam Kahoon Bhool Shaayad Bahut Badi Kar Li Har Roz Humen Milna, Har Roz Bicharna Hai Kise Khabar Thi Tujhe Is Tarah Sajaoonga Koi Jata Hai Yahan Se Na Koi Aata Ha Sabz Patte Dhoop Ke Ye, Aag Jab Pe Waqt E Rukhsat Kahin Tare Kahin Jugunu Wo Ghazal Waalon Ka Usloob Samajhte Honge Dil Ki Dehleez Pe Yaadon Ke Diye Rakhe Wo Nahin Hai To Uski Aas Rahe Sar Jhukaao Ge To Patthar Dewta Ho Jaaye Ga Ye Chaandni Bhi Jin Ko Choote Huye Darti Hai Ilzaam Bewafaai Ke Unko De Raha Hoon

Mushaira Videos

Jashn e Bashir (part 1) Jashn e Bashir Badr (part 3 Jashn e Bashir Badr (part 4) Bashir Badr : Mushaira 2003 Bashir Badr : Mushaira 2003 Log Toot Jaatay Hain Ek Ghar Banaanay Mein Gaaon Mit Jaayega ShaharJal Jaayega Yun Hi Be-Sabab Na Phira Karo Kuch Tu Majbooriyaan Rahee Hon Gi Ghalib Se Shikaayat Yaaron khata Maaf Karo Socha Nahin Achcha Bura Bashir Badr : Mushayara

Ghazals Sung by Famous Singers

Baat Karni Mujhay Mushkil - Mehdi Hasan Ishq Mein Kya Kya.- Shishir Parkhie Shahi Mushaira-Zafar,Zauq,Ghalib,Momin,Aazurda

Short Two-Liners (Ash'aar)

Dosti (Friendship) Bazm (Gathering) Khat (Letter) Ghar (Home) Saaqi (Cup-bearer) Sharab (Wine) Shama (Candle) Ghazal Collections

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