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Khwaab martay naheen

Khwaab dil hain, nah aankhen, nah saansen keh jo

Rezaa, rezaa huwe to bikhar jaayen ge

Jism kii maut se ye bhii mar jaayen ge

English translation.

Dreams do not die

Dream are heart, nor eyes nor breath

Which shattered, will scatter

Die with the death of the body

 

The above lines are written by renowned poet Ahmed Faraz. He was born Syed Ahmed Shah on 12 January 1931 in Kohat and died 25 August 2008. He was acclaimed one of the modern Urdu poets of the last century. ‘Faraz’ is his pen name, (in Urdu takhalus).

In college Faraz was inspired by progressive poets such as Faiz Ahmed Faiz and Ali Sardar Jafri.

Ahmed Faraz is known as a poet whose language and style of writing is simple and refined. His works can be appreciated everyone easily.

Come Join us as we discover the works and life of this outstanding poet.

 

Date: 13.10.15

Time: 7pm

Place: Prithvi