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Rahat Indori

Rahat Indori (1950–2020): Born as Rahat Qureshi in Indore, he was a renowned Urdu poet and lyricist, known for his powerful and impactful poetry, often recited in mushairas.

Hum apni jaan ke dushman ko apni jaan kehte hain
Main parbaton se ladta raha aur chand log
Woh chahta tha ke kaasa khareed le mera
Yeh zaroori hai ke aankhon ka bharam qaim rahe
Bimaar ko marz ki dawa deni chahiye
Botalain khol kar to pee barson
Ek hi nadi ke hain yeh do kinare dosto
Yeh hawaain ud na jayein le ke kaaghaz ka badan
Main mar jaun to meri ek alag pehchaan likh dena
Sheher kya dekhein ke har manzar mein jaale par gaye