लखनऊ विश्वविद्यालय - शताब्दी समारोह

 Lucknow University - Centennial Celebration 

लखनऊ विश्वविद्यालय - शताब्दी समारोह 

Dr. Kumar Vishwas – A Living Legend of Hindi Literature

Dr. Kumar Vishwas, the celebrated poet of the Hindi literary world—perhaps there are very few who haven’t heard of him. But just in case someone hasn’t, let me enlighten you.

A man of immense charm and wit, Dr. Vishwas has played a pivotal role in bringing our mother tongue, Hindi, onto the international stage. A former politician, but more importantly—what truly makes him special—is the fact that he hails from Uttar Pradesh ✋.

I had never imagined I’d get the chance to witness Dr. Kumar Vishwas live, that too during my college years. I consider myself extremely fortunate that during my time, Lucknow University celebrated its centenary—100 glorious years—and I had the incredible opportunity to see and listen to him in person.

On the evening of November 23rd, at 5:30 PM, as Kumar Ji stepped onto the stage, the students of the university welcomed him in a truly unique style:

"नीला फूल लाल फूल .....कुमार भैया ब्यूटीफुल"

And from that moment, Kumar Ji was in full form—unstoppable, charismatic, and electrifying. He began reciting his poetic tribute to Lucknow:

"गोमती का मचलता ये पानी भी है , हिन्द के उस ग़दर की निशानी भी है ...

इसमें नागर की अमृत कहानी भी है ... असरुलहक की वाजिद जवानी भी है ,

पान शिवनाथ का तान नौशाद की .... लफ़्ज़निआई के है असर लखनवी ... ,

जिसके तू में है ....जिसके हम में भी तू ...गंज हज़रात .. चिकन.. चौक की आबरू ,

है ये शाम - ए - अवध तर्ज़ुमा रूबरू ....लखनऊ ...लखनऊ ....लखनऊ .... लखनऊ"

The aura of his words, the depth of his emotions, and the magic in his voice captivated everyone present.

And then came some of his most poignant and soul-touching verses—shayyari that resonates deeply with anyone who has loved, lost, or lived through separation:

"जवानी में कई ग़ज़लें अधूरी छूट जाती हैं

कई ख्वाहिश तो दिल ही दिल में , पूरी छूट जाती हैं

जुदाई में तो मैं उससे मुक़म्मल बात करता हूँ

मुलाक़ातों में सब बाते , अधूरी छूट जाती हैं"

And then, he touched hearts again with another masterpiece of longing and resilience:

“जो मैं या तुम समझ लें वो इशारा कर लिया मैंने,

भरोसा बस तुम्हारा था, तुम्हारा कर लिया मैंने,

लहर है, हौंसला है, रब है, क़िस्मत है, दुआएँ हैं,

किनारा करने वालों से किनारा कर लिया मैंने..!” ❤️

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...To be continued ❤