even those who stayed have grown distant and far.
What a strange game life plays with us,
even the close ones became strangers where we are.❞
Nida Fazli was a renowned Urdu poet and Hindi film lyricist known for his humanist philosophy and simple, accessible verse. His poetry often drew on everyday observations to illuminate profound truths. He received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2013 and was known for his unforgettable muktakas (couplets).
Born: Delhi, British India · Era: 1938–2016 · Specialty: Ghazal, Nazm, Film Lyrics
Sad shayari captures what's hard to say out loud. Ghalib's restlessness, Faiz's longing, Jaun Elia's ache — this collection holds some of the finest verses on sorrow and loneliness. Reach for these when words feel heavy, when you want to sit with a feeling rather than fix it, or to let a friend know their pain is understood.