Kaif Bhopali: The artist who used words as colors!
Remembering Kaif Bhopali on his twenty seventh death anniversary
A commendable lyricist, an ingenious poet and above all a soulful artist who stays alive in our collective memory
Let’s count them words!
Different poets might use slightly different distribution of words and word clouds are typically used to convey information about the distribution of words in some specific context. The more a word is used, the bigger it is on the cloud. So, let us make these word clouds for some prominent poets and see if they convey some insight into their commonalities and distinctiveness.
Shahr Namaah Banaam Mumbai
I am Mumbai. Not long ago, I was known as Bombay. Still some call me by my old name because they love me– as one loves a dear one by names more than one.
Humne toh dil jalaa ke sar-e aam rakh diya
Five couplets of Qateel Shifai on unrequited love
: Various poets in their mesmerizing couplets have frequently encapsulated the emotional states of the one-sided lover. Here are five such couplets of Qateel Shifai, one of the most prominent Urdu poets and lyricists.
Qissa-Kahani Banaam Dushyant Shakuntala
Dushyant Shakuntala: An eternal love story yet again; yet again from the Mahabharata
Millions of stories lie alive in our collective memory. Most of them are those of love. Written by Nature and Destiny, this is an eternal story of love at the first sight. Once again this comes from the Mahabharata, the treasure trove of dharma and itihasa.
Jo Guzri Mujh Pe Mat Us Se Kaho Hua So Hua
A poet who earned distinction in singing paeans: Mirza Mohammad Rafi Sauda
As a child was born, an itinerant Dervish made a prophecy: “In sha Allah, your fame will travel to all four corners of India…”
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