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July 3, 2018

सियाह रात (Siyah Raat) -- Shahryar

[Urdu Couplet #12]

सियाह रात नही लेती नाम ढलने का 
यही तो वक़्त है सूरज तेरे निकलने का

Siyah raat nahi leti naam dhalne ka
Yahi to waqt hai suraj tere nikalne ka 


सियाह (siyah) = dark

[English Meaning]
The dark night is not ready to fade
O, Sun! This is the time for you to come


About the Poet
Akhlaq Mohammad Khan alias 'Shahryar' was a prominent modern Urdu poet and lyricist. One of his acclaimed works as a lyricist are the songs of Hindi film 'Umraon Jaan'. Read more...

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