Meaning of
hamshakl
हमशक्ल • ہمشکل
English
lookalike; doppelganger
Hindi
हमशक्ल; डुप्लीकेट
Urdu
ہمشکل; ہمزاد
Origin
Persian
Ash'aar
udaasi ki agar hoti koi soorat
meri hamshakl sab us..ko kaha karte
0
sunaana chahta hooñ chutkule hamshakl ko apne
mujhe ik baar KHud ko muskuraate dekhna hai bas
2
agar sach ka koi hamshakl hai to
sivaae maut ke koi nahin hai
0
udaasi ki agar hoti koi soorat
meri hamshakl sab us..ko kaha karte
0
sunaana chahta hooñ chutkule hamshakl ko apne
mujhe ik baar KHud ko muskuraate dekhna hai bas
2
Nuance
The word evokes the uncanny feeling of encountering someone who mirrors another's appearance. In poetry, it often explores themes of identity and the mysterious connections between individuals.
Poetic Usage
Poets use it to delve into the duality of existence. It can symbolize the hidden self or the shadow of another. Often contrasted with uniqueness.
Closing Insight
Hamshakl invites contemplation on the nature of identity and the echoes of self we find in others.