Meaning of
kirdaar
किर्दार • ذخیرہ
English
character; role; persona
Hindi
चरित्र; भूमिका; व्यक्तित्व
Urdu
کردار; رول; شخصیت
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
jin ke kirdaar se aati ho sadaqat ki mahak
un ki tadrees se patthar bhi pighal sakte hain
41
tu har ik baat pe jo rooth ke jaane ko kahtaa hai
tira kirdaar hai behad ahem meri kahaanii men
69
main ek kirdaar se badaa tang hooñ qalamkaar
mujhe kahaanii men daal ghussa nikaalna hai
68
meraa kirdaar meri baat kahaan sunta hai
ye samajhdaar meri baat kahaan sunta hai
ishq hai waada-faramosh nahin hai koi
dil talabgaar meri baat kahaan sunta hai
66
khaamoshi men awaaz ka kirdaar koi hai
jo bolta rehta hai lagaataar koi hai
57
ye mohabbat ki kahaanii nahin marti lekin
log kirdaar nibhaate hue mar jaate hain
50
naye kirdaar aate ja rahe hain
magar naatak puraana chal raha hai
48
zindagi ek kahaanii ke siva kuchh bhi nahin
log kirdaar nibhaate hue mar jaate hain
47
meraa kirdaar meri baat kahaan sunta hai
yah samajhdaar meri baat kahaan sunta hai
ishq hai vaa'da faraamosh nahin hai koi
dil talabgaar meri baat kahaan sunta hai
46
kis tarah meri jaan ye kirdaar bane hai
jo tujhse mile hai vo teraa yaar bane hai
45
jin ke kirdaar se aati ho sadaqat ki mahak
un ki tadrees se patthar bhi pighal sakte hain
41
tu har ik baat pe jo rooth ke jaane ko kahtaa hai
tira kirdaar hai behad ahem meri kahaanii men
69
Nuance
In its original sense, 'kirdaar' refers to the character or role one plays, whether in life or on stage. Poetry has embraced this word to explore the layers of human identity, the masks we wear, and the roles we assume in the theater of life.
Poetic Usage
Poets often use 'kirdaar' to delve into the complexities of identity. It can signify the multiplicity of roles one plays in different contexts. It contrasts with the idea of a singular, unchanging self.
Closing Insight
In poetry, 'kirdaar' becomes a mirror reflecting the myriad facets of human existence. It invites reflection on the roles we choose and those imposed upon us.