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“जीना मुश्किल है कि आसान ज़रा देख तो लो लोग लगते हैं परेशान ज़रा देख तो लो फिर मुक़र्रिर कोई सरगर्म सर-ए-मिंबर है किस के है क़त्ल का सामान ज़रा देख तो लो ये नया शहर तो है ख़ूब बसाया तुम ने क्यूँ पुराना हुआ वीरान ज़रा देख तो लो इन चराग़ों के तले ऐसे अँधेरे क्यूँ है तुम भी रह जाओगे हैरान ज़रा देख तो लो तुम ये कहते हो कि मैं ग़ैर हूँ फिर भी शायद निकल आए कोई पहचान ज़रा देख तो लो ये सताइश की तमन्ना ये सिले की परवाह कहाँ लाए हैं ये अरमान ज़रा देख तो लो”

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Javed Akhtar
Javed Akhtar

Javed Akhtar is a distinguished Indian poet, lyricist, and screenwriter. Born on January 17, 1945, he has made substantial contributions to the Indian film industry with his profound and evocative lyrics. Akhtar's work is known for its emotional depth and social commentary, earning him a place among the most respected individuals in the realm of Indian cinema. more

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