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Mirza Ghalib

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Mirza Asadullah Baig Khan, known by his pen name Ghalib, stands as one of the most influential and celebrated poets in Urdu and Persian literature. Born in Agra during the twilight years of the Mughal Empire, Ghalib's poetry transcends time with its philosophical depth, emotional complexity, and masterful use of metaphor. His ghazals explore the fundamental questions of existence, love, loss, and the human condition with unparalleled eloquence. Despite facing poverty and personal tragedies throughout his life, Ghalib's spirit of inquiry and his ability to find beauty in suffering created verses that continue to resonate with millions across the world. His legacy is not just in the words he wrote, but in the way he taught us to perceive the world—with honesty, humor, and profound wisdom.

Biography

Life and Work

Ghazals by Firaq

Aa Ki Meri Jaan Ko Qaraar Nahin Hai Aah Ko Chaahiye Ik Umr Asar Hone Tak Aaina Kyun Na Doon Ke Tamaasha Kahen Jise Arz-E-Niyaaz-E-Ishq Ke Qaabil Nahin Raha Baazeechaa-E-Atfaal Hai Duniya Mere Aage Bahut Sahi Gham-E-Geti Sharaab Kam Kya Hai Be-Aitadaaliyon Se Subuk Sab Main Ham Hue Bus Ki Dushwaar Hai Har Kaam Ka Aasaan Hona Chahiye Achchon Ko Jitna Chahiye Dil Se Teri Nigaah Jigar Tak Utar Gayi Dard Minnat-Kash-e-Davaa Na Huaa Dekhna Qismat Ki Aap Apne Pe Rashk Aa Jaaye Hai Dil Hi To Hai Na Sang-O-Khisht Dard Se Bhar Aaye Gai Wo Baat Ki Ho Guftagu To Kyunkar Ho Ghair Len Mehfil Main Bose Jaam Ke Ghar Jab Bana Liya Hai Tere Dar Par Kahe Hairaan Hoon Dil Ko Rouun Ki Piitoon Jigar Ko Ham Rashk Ko Apne Bhi Gawaara Nahin Karte Har Ek Baat Pe Kahte Ho Tum Ki Tu Kya Hai Hui Taakhir To Kuch Baais-E-Taakhir Bhi Tha Ibn-E-Mariyam Hua Kare Koi Ki Wafa Ham Se To Ghair Use Jafaa Kahte Hain Koi Din Gar Zindagaani Aur Hai Koi Ummeed Bar Nahin Aati Laazim Tha Ki Dekho Mera Rasta Koi Din Aur Meharbaan Ho Ke Bulaa Lo Mujhe Chaaho Jis Waqt Naqsh Fariyaadi Hai Kiski Shokhi-E-Tehreer Nukta-Cheen Hai Gham-E-Dil Usko Sunaaye Na Phir Kuch Is Dil Ko Beqarari Hai Phir Mujhe Deeda-E-Tar Yaad Aaya Shauq Har Rang Raqeeb-E-Sar-O-Saamaan Niklaa Woh Firaaq Aur Woh Wisaal Kahaan Zikr Us Pareewash Kaa, Aur Phir Bayaan Apna Zulmat-Kade Mein Mere Shab-E-Gham Ka Josh Hai Salam Usey Ke Agar Baadshah Kahein Us Ko Daayam Pada Huaa Tere Dar Par Nahin Hoon Main Ghair Lein Mehfil Mein Bose Jaam Ke Woh Aa Ke Khwaab Mein Taskeen-E-Iztiraab To Husn-E-Mah, Garche Ba-Hangaam-E-Kamaal Achcha Milti Hai Khoo-E-Yaar Se Naar Iltihaab Mein Dil-E-Naadaan Tujhe Huaa Kya Hai Kabhi Neki Bhi Us Ke Jee Mein Gar Aa Jaaye Hai Naqsh Fariyaadi Hai Kis Ki Shokhi-E-Tehreer Ka Aalam Jahan Ba-Gharaz-E-Bisaat Aabroo Kya Khaak Us Gul Ki Aamad-E-Khat Se Hua Hai Sard Jo Bazm-E-Shahenshah Mein, Ashaar Ka Daftar Daher Mein, Naqsh-E-Wafa Wajh-E-Tasalli Na Dar Khor-E-Qaher-O-Ghazab Is Saadgi Pe Kaun Na Mar Jaaye Ai Khuda Dhamki Mein Mar Gaya Dil Mera Soz-E-Nihan Se Be Muhaba Jal Gaya Dost, Gham-Khwaari Mein Ek Ek Qatre Ka Mujhe Dena Pada Hisab Gar Na Andoh-E-Shab-E-Furqat Ghuncha-E-Na-Shagufta Ko Door Se Gila Hai, Shauq Ko, Dil Mein Ghafil, Ba-Wahem-E-Naaz Hai Kis Qadar Halak-E-Fareb-E-Wafa-E-Gul Kahte Hain Ki ‘Ghalib’ Ka Hai Andaaz-E-Bayaan

Ghazals Sung by Famous Singers

Mirza Ghalib : Verses : Kahkashan Mirza Ghalib : Mushaira - Kahkashan Dil Hi To Hai Na Sang o Khisht : Jagjit Unke Dehkhe Se Jo Aa Jaati Hai : Jagjit Singh Phir Kuchch Is Dil Ko Beqarari Hai : Jagjit Har Ek Baat Pe Kehte Ho Ki Too Kya Hai-Jagjit Aah Ko Chahiye Ik Umr Asar Hone Tak : Jagjit Hazaaron Khwahisien Aisi Ki Har : Jagjit Na Tha Kuch to Khuda Tha Kuch Na Hota:Jagjit Sab Kahan Kuch Lala-o-Gul Main : Jagjit Laai Hayat Aaey, Qaza Le Chali Chale : Jagjit Koi Umeed Bar Nahin Aati : Rahat Fateh Ali Ghalib Ghazals - Rahat Fateh Ali Virsa - Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Dil Se Teri Nigah Jiggar Tak Utar-Rahat Fateh Dard Se Tujh Ko Mere Hai- Rahat Fateh Ali Zulmat Kade Mein Mere- Jagjit Singh Qasid Ke Aate Aate Khat Ek Aur- Jagjit Kab Se Hoon Kya Bataoon - Jagjit Singh Dil Hi To Hai Na Sung - Chitra Singh Bus ke Dushwar Hai - Jagjit Singh Mirza Ghalib's Misc Ashaar - Jagjit Singh Ishq Mujh Ko Nahin Wehshat Hi Sahi-Chitra Yeh Na Thi Hamari Qismat-Ustad Amanat Ali Hazaron Khwahishein Aisi-Abida Parvin Koi Din Gar Zindagani Aur Hai -Vinod Har Ek Baat Be Kahte Ho ki Tu Kya-Ghulam Ali Dil-e-Naadaan Tujhe Huwa Kya Hai- Mehdi Zilkr Us Pariwash Ka- Farida Khanum Misc Ashaar - Jagjit Singh Various Ghazals - Jagjit Singh and Chitra

Short Two-Liners (Ash'aar)

Zindagi (Life) Khuda (Divine) Taqdeer (Fate) Duaa (Prayer) Ummeed (Hope) Zahid / Preacher Aitbaar (Trust) Khamoshi (Silence)