Fani Badayuni was the greatest poet of Urdu language. He was born in 1879 and died on 27th August 1961. He was the person who translated the impressive work of Shakespeare and Milton in Urdu language. The poetry written by this magnificent poet reflects the Ghalib’s tradition of poetry. He had written many famous books like Baqiyat-e-Fani, Irfaniyat-e-Fani, Fani ki nadir tahriren and many more.
Main jiya bhi duniya mein aur jaan bhi de di
yeh na khul saka lekin aap ki khushi kya thi
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Zindagi jabr hai aur jabr ke asar nahi
haye is qaid ko zanjeer bhi darkar nahi
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Har ghari inqilab mein guzri
zindagi kis azab mein guzri
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Mein jiya bhi dunia mein aur jaan bhi dy di
Yeah na khol saka lekin aap ki khushi kya thi
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