Through the ages, Delhi has had an effect on its inhabitants. Steeped in a rich history of cultural mingling and periods of creative exchange, the city provided fertile ground for poetic synthesis. Delhi established a legacy of poets whose words set hearts ablaze for the times to come. Love, with all its wine-infused passions and experiences of yearning, has preoccupied classic poets of the city. It also offers to the reader rhymed English transcreations of the selected ghazals so that the work can be enjoyed for the rhythm that the original Urdu-language embraces. As a patron of Urdu poetry and a resident of Delhi, Sanjiv Saraf’s personal investment in preserving and furthering the arts in the Urdu world led to the creation of this book. His careful curation and trans-creations render these ghazals readable to novices of classic Urdu poetry. The selection of works that made their way to this book caters to a wide readership-those reading to experience Delhi from the past, those who wish to engage with the musicality of rhymed verses and, most significantly, those who wish to explore the themes of love as conceptualized by classic poets. Desire, longing and the complexities of love are therefore open to exploration for you, dear reader and lover, through the words laid out in these ghazals by the ‘voices from beyond’.
Catagory: Fiction
Fiction main category
Nana Nani Ki Kahaniyan
Gulbadan
Nobody know Gulbadan was Hindu or Muslim, but was one of them. She was the daughter of Natini-Rupajeeva, who has no any religion. Eminent novelist Tarashankar Bandyopadhyay has presented a very grand portrait of the society on the broad background of the decline of the Mughal period, which reflects the author’s unique style.
Hindi Ke Lokpriya Ghazalkaar
Neeraj has his own unique style, his poetry has its own mood. We would expect such a poet that if a compilation is prepared by him, then surely his height will also be high. Every body wants to die on his Sher. Ghazal has put on his focus on life and today’s situation.
Hara Tota
This novel became so famous that it was made a film and a drama was made and displayed. On this novel Takiyama received the literary award and was included in UNESCO’s Compilation of translation of contemporary literature. In the world’s great novel Hara Tota Michio Takiyama picks up the story from World War II. Its message is vibrant and inspiring in every age. It is the first Asian work.
Neeraj Ki Paati
It is a collection of Neeraj’s letters through songs. This is the finest collection of Neeraj’s songs and ghazals that touch the peak of popularity among Indian songwriter. Neeraj has seen love in two dimensions in this book – on the one hand there is a rasabiga reference to Priyatama, on the other hand there is unwavering faith in human love.
Bheegi Palken
This novel tells a deeply emotional and poignant tale of a young woman, who was a thirst for love but doesn’t get complete justice. This story will resonate with the hearts of all those who read it. Replete with unforgettable female characters – Rita, Savitri, Roma etc., this novel will hit close to home for all readers.
Toota Darpan
This novel by popular novelist Dutt Bharti has been extremely popular. This is the strong novel, in which the reflection of today’s changing society is marked. Poorn and Sushma wanted no one to interfere in their independence. Gopal Das was upset to see the child deteriorating and Shami? You will know about Shami only after reading the novel.
Basath Din
This novel by popular novelist Datt Bharti is very interesting and emotional. It presented a thrilling story of mutual conflict and betting. This novel written in colloquial language, is capable of retaining its influence in every era and is suitable for making space in every library and home.
Kaali Raaten
This poignant tale of the sins and unique punishments and bizarre atonement of a virtuous woman tricked in the name of love, which has been carved in a hearty manner. The clear message of this novel is that if someone gets lusted and lures someone into a love trap, so the austerity of rebellion dusts off the beauty of the woman.