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Holi Special: Verses collected by Saeed Naqvi
Dear Readers,
Instead of the column, these verses this Holi: sing them, recite them and share generously. Apology for meaningful plagiarism.
You could all have accessed these verses on your own but the thought may not have crossed your mind.
bādal aa.e haiñ ghir gulāl ke laal
kuchh kisī kā nahīñ kisī ko ḳhayāl
RANGIN SAADAT YAAR KHAN
baad-e-bahār meñ sab ātish junūn kī hai
har saal āvatī hai garmī meñ fasl-e-holī
WALI UZLAT
Daal kar ġhunchoñ kī muñdrī shāḳh-e-gul ke kaan meñ
ab ke holī meñ banānā gul ko jogan ai sabā
MUSHAFI GHULAM HAMDANI
holī ke ab bahāne chhiḌkā hai rañg kis ne
naam-e-ḳhudā tujh uupar is aan ajab samāñ hai
SHAIKH ZAHURUDDIN HATIM
SEE GHAZAL
mausam-e-holī hai din aa.e haiñ rañg aur raag ke
ham se tum kuchh māñgne aao bahāne phaag ke
MUSHAFI GHULAM HAMDANI
muñh par naqāb-e-zard har ik zulf par gulāl
holī kī shaam hī to sahar hai basant kī
Zulf
MADHAV RAM JAUHAR
muhayyā sab hai ab asbāb-e-holī
uTho yaaro bharo rañgoñ se jholī
SHAIKH ZAHURUDDIN HATIM
saaqī kuchh aaj tujh ko ḳhabar hai basant kī
har sū bahār pesh-e-nazar hai basant kī
UFUQ LAKHNAVI
sajnī kī āñkhoñ meñ chhup kar jab jhāñkā
bin holī khele hī sājan bhiig gayā
MUSAVVIR SABZWARI
SEE GHAZAL
holi ki bahaaren
jab phaagun ra.ng jhamakte ho.n tab dekh bahaare.n holii kii
aur daf ke shor kha.Dakte ho.n tab dekh bahaare.n holii kii
Nazeer Akbarabadi
NAZM
holi
aa dhamke aish o tarab kyaa kyaa jab husn dikhaayaa holii ne
har aan KHushii kii dhuum hu.ii yuu.n lutf jataayaa holii ne
Nazeer Akbarabadi
NAZM
holi
fasl-e-bahaar aa.ii hai holii ke ruup me.n
sola-si.nghaar laa.ii hai holii ke ruup me.n
Saghar Nizami
NAZM
holi
kahii.n pa.De na mohabbat kii maar holii me.n
adaa se prem karo dil se pyaar holii me.n
Nazeer Banarasi
NAZM
holi
pahle zamaana aur thaa mai aur thii daur aur thaa
vo boliyaa.n hii aur thii.n vo Toliyaa.n hii aur thii.n, vo holiyaa.n hii aur thii.n
Ali Jawwad Zaidi
NAZM
holi
aaj hai roz-e-vasa.nt ai dostaa.n
sarv-qad hai bostaa.n ke darmiyaa.n
Faez Dehlvi
MASNAVI
holi
chhaa.ii hai.n har ik samt jo holii kii bahaare.n
pichkaariyaa.n taane vo hasiino.n kii qataare.n
Saghar Khayyami
NAZM
aisi manaen holi
ho ke sarshaar bahut ishq se gaa.e.n holii
ik na.e ra.ng se apno.n ko sunaa.e.n holii
Kanval Dibaivi
NAZM
holi khelne ki farmaish par
hai ye ahbaab ko israar ki holii kheluu.n
to.D duu.n aaj to mai.n zohd-o-taqaddus kaa fusuu.n
Kanval Dibaivi
NAZM
gale mujhko laga lo ai mere dildar holi mein
gale mujh ko lagaa lo ai mire dildaar holii me.n
bujhe dil kii lagii bhii to ai mere yaar holii me.n
Bhartendu Harishchandra
GHAZAL
holi
ham se nazar milaa.iye holii kaa roz hai
tiir-e-nazar chalaa.iye holii kaa roz hai
Julius Naheef Dehlvi
NAZM
basant aur holi ki bahaar
saaqii kuchh aaj tujh ko KHabar hai basant kii
har suu bahaar pesh-e-nazar hai basant kii
Ufuq Lakhnavi
NAZM
holi
muhayyaa sab hai ab asbaab-e-holii
uTho yaaro bharo ra.ngo.n se jholii
Shaikh Zahuruddin Hatim
MASNAVI
kahin abir ki KHushbu kahin gulal ka rang
kahii.n abiir kii KHushbuu kahii.n gulaal kaa ra.ng
kahii.n pe sharm se simTe hu.e jamaal kaa ra.ng
Azhar Iqbal
QITA
holi jawani ki boli mein
agar aaj bhii bolii-Tholii na hogii
to holii Thikaane kii holii na hogii
Nazeer Banarasi
NAZM
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Delhi LG VK Saxena directs probe into remarks against Kangana Ranaut by Congress leader Supriya Shrinate
The Delhi Police will investigate who was behind the said social media post and whose mobile phone was used for the purpose.
Delhi lieutenant governor Vinai Kumar Saxena today sought a detailed probe from Delhi Police commissioner Sanjay Arora in relation with the alleged defamatory social media post made by Congress’s Supriya Shrinate against actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut.
Reportedly, BJP candidate from New Delhi Bansuri Swaraj had given a complaint to the LG seeking probe and registration of an FIR against Shrinate for outraging the modesty of a woman. Subsequently, the Delhi LG has forwarded the complaint to the Delhi Police Commissioner, directing a scientific investigation in the matter and initiation of legal action, if necessary.
Reports said that the Delhi Police will also investigate who was behind the said social media post and whose mobile phone was used for the purpose. A major controversy erupted on Monday after an objectionable post from Supriya Shrinate’s social media handle against Kangana Ranaut, who has been announced as the BJP candidate from Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi.
Responding to the remarks, Kangana Ranaut said that they must free the daughters from the shackles of prejudices and must rise above the curiosity about their body parts. She added that people must refrain from using sex workers’ challenging lives or circumstances as some kind of abuse or slur. She concluded that every woman deserves her dignity. As the controversy intensified, the Congress leader asserted that someone else had posted the objectionable content from her handle.
Meanwhile, the Election Commission on Wednesday issued a show cause notice to Congress leader Supriya Shrinate for her derogatory remarks against Kangana Ranaut. The Election Commission observed that the remarks are undignified and in a bad taste. The election body asked the Congress leader to respond to the commission by Friday. In the notice, the Election Commission stated that the statements made by the leader is prima facie violative of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) being in force ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.
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Bollywood actor Govinda joins Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena
Govinda on his official induction in the party by CM Eknath Shinde said he is joining Shiv Sena and it is a blessing from God. He said he thought he would not enter politics again. Govinda said Mumbai looks cleaner and better now.
Bollywood actor Govinda joined Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena on Thursday ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra. In 2004 Govinda contested from Mumbai North Lok Sabha on a Congress ticket and earned the nickname of a giant slayer as he defeated BJP’s Ram Naik. He resigned from the party and said that he had decided to take a break from politics.
Govinda on his official induction in the party by CM Eknath Shinde said he is joining Shiv Sena and it is a blessing from God. He said he thought he would not enter politics again. Govinda said Mumbai looks cleaner and better now. He said his parents had a good relationship with Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray.
Shiv Sena leader Krishna Hedge met the Bollywood actor at his residence in Juhu. Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde said the actor’s joining the Shiv Sena does not come with a rider. Govinda said whatever work is assigned to him, he will do it to the best of the ability. He said he was a part of the 14th Lok Sabha and has returned to politics after 14 years.
Speaking about his role in politics, the actor said he would transform the film city of Mumbai. He did not reply when he was asked about contesting elections. Govinda said everybody has seen the same level of progress in Maharashtra in the last 2 years, as it has been seen in the country in the last 10 years. He said he is going to focus on the beautification of the state and work towards the growth of art and culture.
Rajya Sabha MP Milind Deora welcomed Govida into the party and said he has known the veteran Bollywood actor for almost 25 years. He recalled the 2004 election and said both of them had fought elections together.
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Lawyers, including Harish Salve and Bar Council chairperson Manan Kumar Mishra, wrote to CJI DY Chandrachud, alleging that a vested interest group is trying to put pressure on the judiciary and defame courts, particularly in cases of corruption involving politicians.
PM Narendra Modi on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Congress party after more than 600 lawyers and some bar associations across the country wrote to the Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, expressing concerns over attempts to undermine the judiciary’s integrity using political and professional pressure.
Taking to social media platform X, PM Modi wrote that to browbeat and bully others is vintage Congress culture. He recalled that five decades ago, the party itself had called for a committed judiciary, adding that they shamelessly want commitment from others for their selfish interests, but desist from any commitment towards the nation. He concluded that no wonder, 140 crore Indians are rejecting them.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s comments followed after lawyers, including Harish Salve and Bar Council chairperson Manan Kumar Mishra, wrote to CJI DY Chandrachud, alleging that a vested interest group is trying to put pressure on the judiciary and defame courts, particularly in cases of corruption involving politicians.
The lawyers said the tactics used by the vested interest group are damaging the courts and threatening democratic fabric. They stated that Chief Justice Chandrachud’s leadership is crucial in these tough times and the Supreme Court should stand strong, adding it is not the time to maintain dignified silence.
Without naming, the letter also targeted a section of lawyers and alleged they defend politicians by day and then try to influence judges through the media at night. Furthermore, they claimed that some elements are trying to influence who the judges are in their cases and spread lies on social media to put pressure on the judges to decide in a particular way.
In addition, the All Manipur Bar Association had also written to CJI DY Chandrachud highlighting the need to speak out against underhanded attacks on the judiciary on Wednesday. In its letter, the bar association said that it was extremely concerned about recent trends where vested interest groups were trying to defame the courts with frivolous logic and stale political agendas.
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