Meaning of
shuhrat
शुहरत • شہرت
English
fame; renown
Hindi
प्रसिद्धि; ख्याति
Urdu
شہرت; ناموری
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
teri shohrat ne tujhko chaahne vaala diya lekin
bataa ai be-vafa ladki vo loafer kyuuñ nahin aata
16
daulat shuhrat biwi bacche achha ghar aur achchhe dost
kuchh to hai jo in ke baad bhi haasil karna baaki hai
kabhi-kabhi to dil karta hai chalti rail se kood padhoon
phir kahtaa hoon...paagal ab to thoda rastaa baaki hai
91
subh-e-magroor ko vo shaam bhi kar deta hai
shohraten cheen ke gumnaam bhi kar deta hai
vaqt se aankh milaane ki himaakat na karo
vaqt insaan ko neelaam bhi kar deta hai
62
daulaten hon shohraten hon qaamyaabi chaar-soo
aadmi dar aadmi ab sau tarah kii pyaas hain
44
shohrat ki bulan
dii bhi pal bhar ka tamasha hai
jis daal pe baithe ho vo toot bhi sakti hai
41
meri shohrat ke taqaze hi alag the taabish
gumshuda rahte hue naam kamaana tha mujhe
40
itni shohrat to meri aaj bhi is shahar men hai
ek patta na hile meri ijaazat ke baghair
39
daulat shohrat jaisi chhoti cheezein ka
khuddaari ke aage koi mol nahin
32
kya poochte ho kaun hai ye kis ki hai shohrat
kya tum ne kabhi daagh ka deewaan nahin dekha
24
us ke dil ki aag thandi pad gaii
mujh ko shohrat mil gaii ilzaam se
21
teri shohrat ne tujhko chaahne vaala diya lekin
bataa ai be-vafa ladki vo loafer kyuuñ nahin aata
16
daulat shuhrat biwi bacche achha ghar aur achchhe dost
kuchh to hai jo in ke baad bhi haasil karna baaki hai
kabhi-kabhi to dil karta hai chalti rail se kood padhoon
phir kahtaa hoon...paagal ab to thoda rastaa baaki hai
91
Nuance
The word 'shuhrat' embodies the allure and burden of fame. It suggests a public recognition that can be both a source of pride and a cause of isolation. In poetry, it often explores the dual nature of being celebrated yet misunderstood.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'shuhrat' to delve into the complexities of public life. It can portray the loneliness of being in the spotlight or the fleeting nature of fame. The word contrasts with obscurity, highlighting the ephemeral quality of renown.
Closing Insight
In the poetic landscape, 'shuhrat' serves as a mirror to the transient nature of glory. It invites reflection on the true essence of recognition.