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The Young Indian Artist Disemma

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ज़िन्दगी का ज़िन्दगी से वास्ता जिंदा रहे

Zindagi Ka Zindagi Se Vasta Jinda Rahe

Ashok Anjum
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5 verses · ~1 min

ज़िन्दगी का ज़िन्दगी से वास्ता जिंदा रहे हम रहें जब तक हमारा हौसला जिंदा रहे

वक़्त ने माना हमारे बीच रख दीं दूरियाँ कोशिशें ये हों, दिलों में रास्ता जिंदा रहे

ऐ मेरे दुश्मन! तुझी ने दी मुझे जिंदादिली मैं अगर जिंदा रहूँ, तू भी सदा जिंदा रहे

प्यार से सुलझाइये, हल गुत्थियां हो जायेंगी जब तलक संसार है ये फलसफा जिंदा रहे

मेरी कविता, मेरे दोहे, गीत मेरे और ग़ज़ल मैं रहूँ या न रहूँ मेरा कहा जिंदा रहे

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Ashok Anjum

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Ashok Anjum

1961 · 2000s

Ashok Anjum holds a highly respected place in modern Hindi literature as a devoted guardian of lyrical traditions. Born in 1958 in Aligarh, he dedicated his creative life to enriching the Navgeet, Doha, and Ghazal forms. At a time when contemporary poetry heavily favored free verse, Anjum insisted on the necessity of rhythm and classical structure. He writes with profound sensitivity about changing human values, rural displacement, and the moral decay of modern society. Beyond his own poetic output, he has been a prominent editor and a guiding force in reviving the literary prestige of the Aligarh region. His verses carry the quiet dignity of a man who observes the world deeply, using gentle melodies to deliver razor sharp social critique.

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The Young Indian Artist Disemma

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The Young Indian Artist Disemma

This intimate portrait captures a moment of quiet grace, where the subject, Disemma, is rendered with a profound sense of dignity and focus. Arkady Loshakov, a Russian artist whose life was touched by the complexities of the early twentieth century, depicts his subject with a soulful realism that transcends mere physical likeness. Her posture, with hands raised behind her head, suggests a casual yet poised humanity that invites the viewer to witness her interior world. The painting serves as a bridge between cultures, documenting a personal encounter between the Soviet painter and his subject during a time of global transition. It remains a poignant testament to the universal human spirit, preserved through the brushstrokes of a master who sought to see the soul behind the gaze.

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