aaj ik aur baras biit gayā us ke baġhair
jis ke hote hue hote the zamāne mere
One of the most lyrical of ghazal poets associated with progressive movement.Outstanding film lyricist. Recipient of Dada Sahab Phalke award.
sū-e-maqtal ki pa.e sair-e-chaman jaate haiñ
ahl-e-dil jām-ba-kaf sar-ba-kafan jaate haiñ
su-e-maqtal ki pae sair-e-chaman jate hain
ahl-e-dil jam-ba-kaf sar-ba-kafan jate hain