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.
mirī sadā hai gul-e-sham-e-shām-e-āzādī
sunā rahā huuñ diloñ ko payām āzādī
meri sada hai gul-e-sham-e-sham-e-azadi
suna raha hun dilon ko payam aazadi