Meaning of
qirdaar
क़िरदार • کردار
English
character; role; persona
Hindi
चरित्र; भूमिका; व्यक्तित्व
Urdu
کردار; کردار; شخصیت
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
kis tarah meri jaan ye kirdaar bane hai
jo tujhse mile hai vo teraa yaar bane hai
45
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
faqat seedi men dhalna tha hamko
faqat seedi ban kar rah ga.e 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
tu har ik baat pe jo rooth ke jaane ko kahtaa hai
tira kirdaar hai behad ahem meri kahaanii men
69
Nuance
Qirdaar embodies the essence of one's character or role, whether in life or art. In poetry, it reflects the multifaceted nature of identity and the masks we wear in different situations.
Poetic Usage
Poets explore 'qirdaar' to delve into themes of identity and transformation. It can illustrate the conflict between one's true self and the roles imposed by society.
Closing Insight
In its layers, 'qirdaar' uncovers the intricate dance of self and society.