Loved poets and shayars
Shayaris are some of the most beautiful and heartfelt verses ever written by humans. They have a real impact on people, emotionally and mentally, and they are like emotional boosters, lifting spirits when down and adding a special touch to celebrations. Whether spoken softly or shared with enthusiasm, they stir deep feelings of love and longing. Shayaris are the perfect verses that grow and leap above languages and cultures, creating a common ground for people to interact.
And with these shayaris, there are some shayars who have really left a mark on people, with their beautiful words and emotions.
Here we list 5 most loved poets and shayars of all time.
Mirza Ghalib
When talking about the most loved poets and shayars, no talk or discussion can start without Mirza Ghalib being the first one on the list. Often regarded as the maestro of Urdu poetry, Mirza Beg Asadullah Khan, popular as Mirza Ghalib, was born in 1797 Agra.
His beautiful and captivating shayaris and verses show the realities of life, love, spirituality and at times, the ordinary day-to-day thoughts of humans. Ghalib's poetry is celebrated for its depth, the metaphors they hid, and their timeless quality that makes them so relatable and relevant to people across generations, even today. His ghazals too were a beautiful blend of classical and modern themes, making him an all time favourite among shayari enthusiasts.
Best lines - हज़ारों ख़्वाहिशें ऐसी कि हर ख़्वाहिश पे दम निकले, बहुत निकले मिरे अरमान लेकिन फिर भी कम निकले, डरे क्यूँ मेरा क़ातिल क्या रहेगा उस की गर्दन पर, वो ख़ूँ जो चश्म-ए-तर से उम्र भर यूँ दम-ब-दम निकले
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Jaun Elia
Born in 1931 in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, Jaun Elia was a man like no other. His sadness and fear was instilled so deep in him, that his verses feel like a stab in the heart.
Jaun was forever known for his rebellious spirit and his unconventional style. His shayaris and nazms were about the topics of love, existentialism, and human life, which was forever filled with suffering. Each one of his shayaris and nazms are loved by youth today, especially everyone who appreciates poetry that challenges the rosy idea of life, love and conventions. Jaun shall forever remain a beloved figure in the world of Urdu shayari.
Best lines - जुर्म के तसव्वुर में गर ये ख़त लिखे तुमने, फिर तो मेरी राय में जुर्म ही किये तुमने, जुर्म क्यूँ किये जाएँ ? ख़त ही क्यूँ लिखे जाएँ ?
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Faiz Ahmed Faiz
Faiz Ahmed Faiz remains one of the famous Pakistani poets. Born in 1911, Faiz is celebrated for his revolutionary lines that are so relatable and relevant to the masses for the sentiments he shared remain the same for people today. His poetry was a mirror of the socio-political turmoil of his times, with issues like inequality, oppression, and the quest for freedom being covered in his poems. The biggest talent of Faiz's also made him a nominee of the 1984 Nobel Prize and the first Asian to win the Lenin Peace Prize.
Best lines - मुझ से पहली सी मोहब्बत मेरी महबूब न मांग, मैं ने समझा था कि तू है तो दरख़्शां है हयात
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Majrooh Sultanpuri
Majrooh Sultanpuri is the man who made shayari famous in the world of Bollywood lyrics and Urdu poetry. Born in 1919 as Asrar ul Hassan Khan, Majrooh Sultanpuri and his verses made major contributions to the film industry with timeless songs that listeners relate to even today. And while is best known for his film lyrics, Majrooh Sultanpuri’s non-film poetry is equally beautiful. His words and verses, on love, life and beauty made him a favourite in people’s hearts.
Best lines - अब सोचते हैं लाएँगे तुझ सा कहाँ से हम, उठने को उठ तो आए तिरे आस्ताँ से हम
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Ahmad Faraz
Born in 1931, Ahmad Faraz is the man responsible for so many youngsters loving poetry, especially those of love and loss.
His poetry beautifully blended classical and modern elements, and his words often reflected the struggles and aspirations of the common man. Faraz's great verses cover the themes of love, heartbreak, societal issues, human nature and so much more. His contribution to Urdu poetry is limitless and his verses, deep and simple, are unmatched.
Best lines - मैं कोई पेंटिंग नहीं कि इक फ़्रेम में रहूँ, वही जो मन का मीत हो उसी के प्रेम में रहूँ, तुम्हारी सोच जो भी हो मैं उस मिज़ाज की नहीं मुझे वफ़ा से बैर है ये बात आज की नहीं
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