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Sahir Ludhianvi

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Abdul Hayee, known by his pen name Sahir Ludhianvi, was a legendary lyricist and poet whose progressive thoughts and romantic verses made him one of the most influential voices in Urdu poetry and Hindi cinema. Born in Ludhiana, Sahir's poetry was marked by his strong socialist beliefs and his critique of social inequalities, yet he remained a consummate romantic at heart. His film songs revolutionized Hindi cinema with their literary quality and social consciousness, proving that commercial cinema could carry profound messages. Sahir's verses spoke of love with intensity but also addressed issues of poverty, exploitation, and social injustice. His famous works include "Pyaasa," "Kabhi Kabhie," and countless other memorable songs that have become part of Indian cultural consciousness. Sahir received the Filmfare Award multiple times and the Padma Shri for his contributions to Indian literature and cinema.

Biography

Life and Work

Ghazals by Sahir Ludhianvi

Dekhaa Hai Zindagi Ko Kuchh Itanaa Jab Kabhi Unki Tawajjo Mein Kami Paayi Teraa Khayaal Dil Se Mitaayaa Nahin Abhi Taaj Tere Liye Ik Mazahar-E-Ulfat Hi Sahi Ahal-E-Dil Aur Bhi Hain Ahal-E-Wafaa Aur Noor Jahan Ki Mazar Par- Pahloo-E-Shaah Mein Tere Honthon Pe Tabassum Ki Wo Halki Si Tumhen Udaas Saa Paataa Hoon Main Kai Aao Ki Koi Khwaab Bunen Kal Ke Waaste Sochta Hoon Ki Muhabbat Se Kinaaraa Kar Loon Musawwir Main Teraa Shahakaar Waapas Karne Wo Buland-Baam Taare, Wo Falak-Maqaam Taare Mohabbat Tark Ki Main Ne Garebaan Si Liyaa Mere Sarkash Taraane Sun Ke Duniyaa Ye Mera Junoon-E-Wafaa Hai Zawaal-Aamaadah Main Ne Jo Geet Tere Pyaar Ki Khaatir Likkhe Har Chand Meri Quwwat-E-Guftaar Hai Bharam Teri Vafaaon Ka Mita Dete To Kya Ab Aayein Ya Na Aayein Idhar Poochhte Dekha To Tha Yoon Hi Kisi Ghaflat-Sheyaar Hawas Naseeb Nazar Ko Kahin Qaraar Nahin Bujha Diye Hain Khud Apne Haathon Mohabbaton Ke Khud-Daariyon Ke Khoon Ko Arzaan Na Kar Ahle Dil Aur Bhi Hain Ahle Wafa Aur Bhi Madaam- Aap Be-Wajah Pareshaan-Si Kyon 'Kal Aur Aaj- Kal Bhi Boondein Barsi Thin Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Men Khayaal Aataa 'Farar'- Apne Maazi Ke Tasawwur Se Hiraasaan 'Ek Waqya' - Andhyaari Raat Ke Aangan 'Ek Manzar'- Ufaq Ke Dareeche Se Kirnon Ne Apne Seene Se Lagaaye Huye Ummid Ki Laash Aqaaid Waham Hain, Mazhab Khayaal-E-Khaam Hai Muhabbat Tark Ki Main Ne Garebaan See Liyaa Bharam Teri Vafaaon Ka Mita Dete To Kya Zulm Phir Zulm Hai, Barhta Hai To Mit Jaataa Nazm- Chakle Nazm- 'Subh-e-Nau-Roz' Nazm - Kisi Ko Udaas Dekh Kar Nazm- Sar-Zamin-E-Yaas Nazm - 'Aaj' Nazm- 'Mataa-E-Ghair' Nazm- Khana-Aabadi Nazm- Naa-Kaami Nazm- Mujhe Sochne De Nazm- Isi Do-Raahe Par Nazm- 'Teri Aawaaz' Nazm- Maazoori Nazm- 'Jaageer' Nazm- Lamha-E-Ghanimat Nazm- Khud-Kushi Se Pehle Nazm- Yak-Sooi Nazm- 'Aawaz-E-Aadam' Nazm - 'Ek Tasveer Ke Rang' Nazm - 'Nazr-E-College' Nazm - 'Intezaar'

Mushaira Videos

Ghazals Sung by Famous Singers

Kabhi Kabhi : Amitabh Bachhan Jinhein Naazh Hai Hind Par Woh Mohd.Rafi Yeh Mahlon Yeh Takhton Yeh Taajon Ki Woh Subha Kabhi To Aaegi - Mukesh Sahir Ludhianvi-Biographical Documentry Part1 Sahir Ludhianvi-Biographical Documentary Part3 Sahir Ludhianvi-Biographical Documentary Part4 Sahir Ludhianvi-Biographical Documentary Part5

Short Two-Liners (Ash'aar)

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