Bechain Bahut Phirna Lyrics

This one is written by Munir Niazi and this is the best version.

Bechain Bahut Phirna Ghabraye Hue Rehna,

Ek Aag Si Jazbon Ki Behki Hui Rehna,

Chhalkaye Hue Chalna Khusbu-E-Begani Ki,

Ek Baag Sa Tha Apna Mehakaye Hue Rehna,

Is Husn Ka Shevaa Hai, Jab Ishq Nazar Aaye,

Parde Mein Chale Jaana, Sharmaye Hue Rehna,

Ek Shaam Si Kar Rakhna Kaajal Ke Karishme Se,

Ek Chand Sa Aankhon Me Chamkaye Hue Rehna,

As in most of the cases, the best is saved for last and also you will find a reference of 'Munir'.

Aadat Hi Bana Li Hai Tumne To ~Munir~ Apni,

Jis Shaher Mein Bhi Rehna Uktaye Hue Rehna...

A fast one "Mareez e mohabbat unhi ka fasana"

For all those complaints of slow singing, here is a "fast one" and yet, it is as endearing.

This simple and beautiful Gazal is written by Ustad Qamar Jalavi.

I must say i cannot single out any one shayari to best, This is such a gem, so here is complete Gazal.

Mariz-e-mohabbat Unheen Ka Fasana 

Sunata Raha Dam Nikalte Nikalte 
Magar Zikre Shame Alam Jab Keh Aaya 

Charaghe Sehar Bujh Gaya Jalte Jalte 

Irada Thaa Tarke Mohabbat Ka Lekin 
Faraebe Tabassum Mein Phir Aa Gaye Ham 
Abhi Kha Kay Thokar Sanbhalne Na Paye 
Keh Phir Kayee Thokhar Sanbhalte Sanbhalte 

(Tarke Mohabbat = break-up) , 

Aray Koi Wadaa Khilafee Ki Had Hai 
Hissab Apne Dil Mein Laga Kar To Dekho 
Kayamat Ka Din Aa Gaya Rafta Rafta 
Mulaqaat Ka Din Badalte Badalte 

(Wadaa Khilafee = unkept promise)

Unhein Khat Mein Likha Keh Dil Muztarib Hai 
Jawab Unka Aaya Mohabbat Na Karte 
Tumhein Dil Lagane Ko Kis Nay Kaha Thaa 
Behal Jayega Dil Bahalte Bahalte

(Muztarib  = restless)

And now the one which is liked by most.

woh mehmaan bhee rahay to kab tak hamaray
Hoi shama gul aur doobay sitaray
~Qamar~ is qadar un ko jaldi thi ghar ki
Voh ghar chal diyay chandni dhaltay dhaltay

Woh Haal-e-Dil Nasheen

Another gem, beautiful composition, lovely lyrics.

Ghalib: Har Ek Baat Pe Kehte Ho Tum Ke Tu Kya Hai?

One of my favorite Ghalib gazal.

The best shayari:
chipak rahaa hai badan par lahuu se pairaahan
hamaarii jeb ko an haajat-e-rafuu kyaa hai?

jalaa hia jism jahaa.N dil bhii jal gayaa hogaa
kuredate ho jo ab raakh justajuu kyaa hai?

rahii na taaqat-e-guftaar aur agar ho bhii
to kis ummiid pe kahiye ke aarazuu kyaa hai?

Best so far "MUDATEIN HO GAYEE HAIN CHUP REHTE"

This is the first post in this blog, it has been long ( 3 years) since I have found "best so far" gazal, so this had to be first post.

Sung by Ghulam Ali in "Live in England" concert in 1985. Below is the video.

What to notice apart from signing and lyrics
1. Do not miss the skills of tabla player.
2. Raag Bageshri
3. Mehfil

If you are in hurry, the gazal starts at 2.03 minutes and magic starts at 3.47 minutes.