A poem on Death: from an old Hindi Movie Anand

 

Sharing a very soulful poem that was penned by the Indian Urdu poet Gulzar and was recited in an old Hindi movie (Anand, 1971). The poem talks of death itself being like a poem. The theme of death is present in this movie as one of the actors (Rajesh Khanna), who plays the best friend of another actor (Amitabh Bachchan) is on the verge of death and in the end, does die...it's a poignant movie that showcases the thoughts and philosophies of how one views death and life...Anyways, the movie clip with then young actor (AB) reciting the poem can be heard here:

Maut Tu Ek Kavita Hai ❤️ | Anand (1971) | Heart Touching Scene #anand #amitabhBachchan #shorts

and the poem is as follows:

 

"मौत तू एक कविता है,

मुझसे एक कविता का वादा है मिलेगी मुझको

डूबती नब्ज़ों में जब दर्द को नींद आने लगे

ज़र्द सा चेहरा लिये जब चांद उफक तक पहुचे

दिन अभी पानी में हो, रात किनारे के करीब

ना अंधेरा ना उजाला हो, ना अभी रात ना दिन

जिस्म जब ख़त्म हो और रूह को जब साँस आऐ

मुझसे एक कविता का वादा है मिलेगी मुझको..."