Tuesday, September 02, 2008

Poetic Obituaries: In deference to his sentiments,

I had used the Ranjish Hi Sahi ghazal as the title track for the programme we produced on him. And I see no lines more befitting to express the veneration of his countless fans for [Ahmed] Faraz and his timeless renderings.

Ranjish Hi Sahi Dil Hi Dukhaane Ke Liye Aa
Aa Phir Se Mujhe Chhod Ke Jaane Ke Liye Aa

(Let it be anguish, come still to torment my heart
Come, even if to leave me again)

from Zee News: Farewell Faraz!
also Saudi Gazette: They don't make poets--or people--like Ahmed Faraz anymore

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