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This is a bilingual poetry collection presenting sixty evocative poems in Urdu and English, translated by Pavan K Varma. The poems weave nature, human psychology, and the quiet, telling moments of daily life into intimate, contemplative verse, crafted for adult readers and poetry lovers who relish lyric language and cross-cultural insight.
The content is presented as a sequence of standalone poems in a bilingual layout, with translations that strive to preserve Gulzar’s original rhythm and imagery. Readers can linger on each piece, and the spare, musical lines invite calm reflection and multiple readings to uncover fresh nuances.
Gulzar’s signature lyricism shines through as natural imagery blends with perceptive psychology and everyday emotion. The English translations make the mood accessible to new audiences while maintaining the warmth and cadence of the Urdu original, inviting a quiet, immersive reading experience that rewards careful attention.
Readers finish with a deeper appreciation for language, emotion, and the quiet power of everyday moments, gaining curiosity, empathy, and a lasting sense of wonder.
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Author
Gulzar
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Language
English
SKU
9780143420293
ISBN
9780143420293
Reading Age
All
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Box Set
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Gulzar, One Of India'S Great Towering Poets, Is Also An Acclaimed Screenwriter, Film Director And Lyricist. Gulzar Is One Of India'S Most Respected Scriptwriters And Directors And Has Been One Of The Most Popular Lyricists In Mainstream Hindi Cinema For Over Five Decades. One Of Contry'S Leading Poets, He Has Published A Number Of Poetry Anthologies And Collections Of Short Stories. He Is Also Regarded As One Of India'S Finest Writers For Children. A Member Of Indian Foreign Service, Pavan K. Varma Has Served In Moscow, In New York At The Indian Mission To The United Nations, In London, Where He Was Director Of The Nehru Centre And As India'S High Commissioner In Cyprus. Pavan K. Varma'S Books Include Ghalib: The Man, The Times, The Great Indian Middle Class, Being Indian And Becoming Indian, All Published By Penguin. He Has Also Translated Kaifi Azmi'S Selected Poems And Atal Bihari Vajpayee'S Poetry (21 Poems) Into English For Penguin. Gulzar Was Born As Sampooran Singh Kalra, And He Is A Indian Film Director, Lyricist, And Poet. Often Called Poet At Heart, Gulzar Began His Professional Life In The Movie Called Bandini In 1963 As A Lyricist. He Has Worked With Some Of The Biggest Names In The Indian Film Industry Like A R Rahman, R D Burman, And Vishal Bhardwaj. He Has Also Television Series’ And Movies Like Mausam And Aandhi. Gulzar Also Won The Dadasaheb Phalke Award , Which Is Considered To Be The Greatest Award In The World Of Indian Cinema. This Is Just One Of The Many Awards He Has Won, And He Has Also Won A Grammy And Academy Award. Pavan Varma Has Translated This Book.