Firaq Gorakhpuri
Biography, Ghazals, Mushaira Videos & Sung Poetry
Raghupati Sahay, known by his pen name Firaq Gorakhpuri, was a distinguished romantic poet and literary critic who elevated the ghazal form with his scholarly approach and lyrical beauty. Born in Gorakhpur, Firaq was not only a master poet but also a renowned English literature professor at Allahabad University. His unique position as both a scholar of English literature and a practitioner of Urdu poetry gave his work a distinctive quality that blended Eastern sensibility with Western literary traditions. Firaq's ghazals are celebrated for their romantic intensity, philosophical depth, and exquisite craftsmanship. His famous line "Aur bhi dukh hain zamaane mein mohabbat ke siva" captures the essence of his romantic worldview. He was awarded the Jnanpith Award, India's highest literary honor, recognizing his immense contribution to Urdu literature and his role in keeping the ghazal tradition alive in modern times.
Biography
Ghazals by Firaq
Bahut Pahle Se Un Qadmon Ki Aahaat Jaan Lete
Sakoot-E-Shaam Mitaao Bahut Andheraa Hai
Maut Ek Geet Raat Gaati Thi
Koi Nai Zamin Ho Nayaa Aasamaan Bhi Ho
Raat Bhi Nind Bhi Kahaani Bhi
Na Jaane Ashk Se Aankhon Men Kyon Hai Aa
Ras Mein Dooba Huaa Laharata Badan Kya Kahnaa
ar Men Saudaa Bhi Nahin Dil Men Tamanna
Chhalak Ke Kam Na Ho Aisi Koi Sharaab Nahin
Tharthari Si Hai Aasamaanon Men
Main Hosh-E-Anaadil Hun Mushkil Hai Sambhal
Ye Maanaa Zindagi Hai Chaar Din Ki
Ye To Nahin Ke Gham Nahin
Kisi Se Chhoot Ke Shaad Aur Kisi Se Mil
Dekhte Dekhte Utar Bhi Gaye
Kisi Ka Yun Toh Hua Kaun Umar Bhar Phi
Shaam-E-Gham Kuchh Us Nigaah-E-Naaz Ki
Ghair Kyaa Jaaniye Kyon Mujh Ko Buraa Kahte
Tahon Mein Dil Ke Jahan Koi Vaardaat Hui
Daur-E-Aflaak Ka Shabab Hai Tu
Kuchh Ishaare The Jinhen Duniyaa Samajh Baithe
Mujhko Maaraa Hai Har Ek Dard-O-Davaa Se
Firaq Gorakhpuri - Asha'r
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