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Sahir Ludhianvi

Sahir Ludhianvi (1921–1980)**: Born as Abdul Hayee in Ludhiana, he was a prominent Urdu poet and film lyricist, known for his poignant and socially conscious poetry.

Yeh kothay, yeh bazaar, yeh chaklay, yeh gandi naliyan Yeh bechti hui aurat, yeh kharidte hue mard
Main pal do pal ka shayar hoon Pal do pal meri kahani hai
Taj tere liye ek mazhar-e-ulfat hi sahi Tujh ko is waadi-e-rangeen se aqeedat hi sahi
Taj tere liye ek mazhar-e-ulfat hi sahi Tujh ko is waadi-e-rangeen se aqeedat hi sahi
Aurat ne janam diya mardon ko Mardon ne use bazaar diya
Yeh parchhaiyan, yeh khaamoshi, yeh tanhai Yeh raat, yeh hijr, yeh dard ki gehrai