aaj ik aur baras biit gayā us ke baġhair
jis ke hote hue hote the zamāne mere
One of the most influential Pre-modern poets who paved the way for the modern Urdu ghazal. Known for his perceptive critical comments. Recipient of Gyanpeeth award.
kisī kā yuuñ to huā kaun umr bhar phir bhī
ye husn o ishq to dhokā hai sab magar phir bhī
kisi ka yun to hua kaun umr bhar phir bhi
ye husn o ishq to dhoka hai sab magar phir bhi