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.
āh-e-jāñ-soz kī mahrūmi-e-tāsīr na dekh
ho hī jā.egī koī jiine kī tadbīr na dekh
aah-e-jaan-soz ki mahrumi-e-tasir na dekh
ho hi jaegi koi jine ki tadbir na dekh