~@ Pehli Mohabbat @~

 

Mumkin hai chasm-e-nam ko sitara na kar sako...

Mumkin hai chashm-e-nam ko sitara na kar sako

Mumkin hai tum bhi koi ishaara na kar sako

Mumkin hai zeher de kar ata kar do zindagi

Mumkin hai yeh karam bhi dubara na kar sako

Mumkin hai mera hukum bhi tum ko qabool ho

Mumkin hai iltija bhi gawara na kar sako

Mumkin hai dau qadam pe badal jao rasta

Mumkin hai umar bhar bhi kinara na kar sako

Mumkin hai mere bagair bhi guzre zindagi

Mumkin hai apne sath bhi guzara na kar sako

Mumkin hai chasm-e-nam teri tera guroor ho

Mumkin hai ke ye aag pani se dur ho

Mumkin hai sair karay ye zeher ragoun main

Mumkin hai zeher ka asar dur dur ho

Mumkin hai ke mumkin na ho yun mera palatna

Mumkin hai iztarab main bhi kuch suroor ho

Mumkin hai aa bhi jao tum mere khayal main

Mumkin hai dur dur ho, dur dur ho..

~Ahsan Talish

Mujh Jaisi Larki ...

Akeli khoyi khoyi si woh alhar larki
Ishq mai jaagi soyi si woh diwani larki

kaano mai jhumke, chaal mai angrayi
Ek diwanay se dil laga aayi

Sab ne kaha paagal hogayi hai, paagal larki
Ishq mai jaagi soyi si woh diwani larki

Na duniya ki samajh, na sahi aur galat ka faraq
Ishq ke rang se rang dia apne dil ka waraq

Na tajurba na samajhdari, bari kam sin thi woh
toofan mai kashti utaray, bari masoom thi woh

Ishq ki kamayi se ghar ghar khelti
apni dhun mai mast woh meera si larki

Chaand se dil laga kar, zameen se wafaye maanghti
hawaon se larne wali woh patang si larki

Jab aankh khuli, tau thi nahi woh ab bhi woh choti si larki
dil ko hatheli pe paros ke dene wali woh bholi si larki

Kehtay hain kuch bhari sa guzra tha uske naram se seenay ke upar
ab zara naap taul ke hansti hai woh maan mauji si larki

Haqeeqat darwazay per dastak de rahi thi
bhala palakh jhapkati tau kiske liye woh sapno jaisi larki

Samait ke apni aabro phir se qalam uthayegi
khudh apni kahani likhe gi woh ziddi si larki

Purza purza kar joregi woh apna seena
himmat karke phir dil lagayegi woh dilare si larki

Lafzo ko dhaal bana kar har muqaam paayegi
khudh hi khudh se baatein karne wali woh kitabon si larki

Teekhi si, meethi si, woh hirni si larki
aainay mai dekhun tau, mujh jaisi hi woh... "Mujh jaisi larki"

Suna hai log ussay aankh bhar k dekhte hain....

Suna hai log ussay aankh bhar k dekhte hain

So usske sheher main kuch din thaher k dekhte hain

Suna hai rabt hai usko kharab-halon se

So apne aapko barbaad karke dekhte hain

Suna hai dard k ghahak hain chashm-e-naz uske

So hum bhi uski gali se guzar k dekhte hain

Suna hai k bolein tau baton se phool jharte hain

Ye baat hai tau chalo baat kar ke dekhte hain

Suna hai raat use chaand takta rehta ahi

Sitare baam-e-falak se uatar ke dekhte hain

Bas ek nigaah se loot ta hai qafila dil ka

Agar who khwab hai tau taabir karke dekhte hain

Ab uss ke sheher mein thehrein ke kuch kar jayen

Faraz aao sitarey safar ke dekhte hain…

mai tumse pyaar nahi karti

Mai tumse pyaar nahi karti
Ye baat aur hai ke tumse baatein karte karte
kahan kho jati hun 
pata hi nahi chalta

kiu waqt ka ehsaas hona mano
tham sa jata hai 
pata hi nahi chalta

har baat pe tumse larti hun
har waqt tumse shikayat karti hun
haan iss baat se mai inkaar nahi karti
magar mai tumse pyar nahi karti

mujhko hasna sikhaya hai tumne
jeenay ka hunar bataya hai tumne
mujhko mujhse milaya hai tumne
kia hun mai, kesi hun mai
iss baat se waqif karaya hai tumne

tumhari aankho se khudh ko dekha hai maine
iss baat se mai inkaar nahi karti
magar mai tumse pyar nahi karti

jaanti hun mai k tumko bandhna mushkil hai
unchay khwab hain tumhare aasmano mai kahi
azaad parinday ho tum jiske dairay nahi kahi
nahi thairte tum kahi bhi kabhi bhi
magar najanay kiu tumhe kiu 
tumhe apni iss unglio mai baandh k rakhna chahati hun
haan iss baat se mai inqaar nahi karti
magar mai tumse pyar nahi karti

Roti hun tumhare liye ab bhi 
jab yaad karti hun woh waqt jo
guzara tumne mere saath
bas wohi din tha, wohi din hai
mere paas ab
wohi yaadein, wohi kissay, wohi hansi
wohi ehsaas ab 
tarapti hun
bilakti hun
magar mai kuch nahi kehti
ke waada tum ne hi lia tha mujhse k
mujhe pyaar mat karna
mai hun azaad parinda ek
mera intezar mat karna
na dil mujhe k mai na de paonga badlay mai kuch tumhein
faqat reh jayengay ye ansoo jo tarpayengay har waqt tumhein
tum woh nahi jisse mai dhundh raha hun
hain meri manzilein kuch aur
ek tumhi nahi ho
bas issi waaday ki khatir
mai apni mohabbat ka kabhi izhar nahi karti
bas issi waaday ki khatir
kabhi iqrar nahi karti
issi liye kehti hun hamesha k
mai tumse pyar nahi karti

Ek Lafz Mohabbat Hai...

Ek lafz mohabbat hai
ussay kar ke dekho tau
barbaad na hojao
tau mera naam badal dena

Ek lafz muqaddar hai
uss se lar ke dekho tau
haar na jao
tau mera naam badal dena

Ek lafz wafa hai
jo dunia mai milti nahi kahi
kahi se agar mil jaye
tau mera naam badal dena

Ek lafz aansu hai
usse dil mai chupa kar tau dekho tum
aankho se beh na jaye
tau mera naam badal dena

Ek lafz judai hai
usse seh k dekho
toot kar na bikhar jao
tau mera naam badal dena
barbaad na hojao
tau mera naam badal dena

Kuch Ishq Kia Kuch Kaam Kia ~ Faiz Ahmed Faiz

Woh log bohat khush kismat thay
Jo ishq ko kaam samajhte thay 
Ya kaam se aashiqui rakhte thay
Hum jeete ji masroof rahe
Kuch ishq kia kuch kaam kia
Kaam ishq ke aaray aata raha
Aur ishq se kaam ulajhta raha
Phir aakhir tang aakar humne
Dono ko adhura chor dia

~ Faiz Ahmed Faiz

Chand

tu woh chand hai jisko mai paana nahi chahati

par tujhe dekhne ka ek bhi mauqa gawana nahi chahati

tujhe dur se chahana manzoor hai mujhe

meri iss ibaadat pe guroor hai mujhe

tujhe apnay lafzo mai chupa k rakhungi

apni shairi mai basa k rakhungi

chand sa hai tu

teri chandni nahi

mai khudh ko zameen bana k rakhungi...

Ke Aagya Waqt Judai Ka... Mohabbatein, Waadein, Kasmein....Zara Thairo...Mujhe Tanhayi Ko Mehsoos Karne Dau...

Zara Thairo...
Mujhe Mehsoos Karne Dau...
Azziat Se Bharay Lamhe..
Bicharte Waqt K Kissey..
Ke Jab Khamosh Aankho Ke Kinaaro Pe..
Mohabbat Jal Rahi Ho...
Kayi Jumlay Labo Ki ..
Kapkapahat Se Hi Pathar Ho Rahe Ho...
Mujhe Inn Pathro Mai ..
Parhti Huay Daraaro Ko Mehsoos Karne Dau...
Mujhe Tanhayi Ko Mehsoos Karne Dau...
Tumhare Baad Ka Manzar..
Dil-e-Barbaad Ka Manzar...
Jahan Pe Aarzoo Ki Jawan Laash Per...
Koi Ro Raha Ho..
Jahan Kismat Mohabbat Ki Kahani Main..
Judai Likh Rahi Ho..
Mujhe Inn Lamho Main ...
Sisakte Dard Ki Gehrayi Ko Mehsoos Karne Dau...
Zara Thairo...
Mujhe Tanhayi Ko Mehsoos Karne Dau......

DEDICATED TO MY DEAR COUSIN (LATE FARHAN ASHRAF SAVANI) WHO LOST HIS LIFE IN A CAR ACCIDENT HERE IN KENYA ON OCTOBER 07TH, 2012

My heart was slowly beating,

To find my end from the beginning.

My light slowly fade, slowly to slumber,

Into the next and all of its wonder.

At last, my time has arrive,

I live without regret nor otherwise.

As I laid to close my sight, departing from next,

As I drawn by the light, moving into another world.

POSITIVE ATTITUDE

I Am Powerful!
Whatever I set my mind on having, I will have.
Whatever I decide to be, I will be.
The evidence is all around me.
The power of my Will has brought me precisely to where
I am right now.

I have made the choices. I have held the thoughts.
I have taken the actions to create my current reality.
And I have the power to change it into whatever I want it to be.
With the choices I make, I am constantly fulfilling the vision I have for my life.

If that does not seem to be the case –
then I am deceiving myself about what I really want.
Because what I really, truly want, I will get!
What I truly wanted in the past, I already have.

If I want to build a billion-dollar business, I will take the actions necessary to do it.

If I want to sit comfortably watching TV night after night –
I will take the actions necessary for that.

Don’t be disappointed in my results –
they’re just the outward manifestation of my priorities.
I will be sure of what I truly want,
because I am sure to get it!

RECIPES FOR A DELIGHTFUL BRUNCH MENU ON MOTHER'S DAY ~ efforts by Sara Shroff, Faheem Noor Ali, Shamaz Savani, Farhan Savani, Adnan Savani and Tehmina Kanchwala

MIMOSA

Alcoholic: Mix half glass of Orange Juice with Champagne.
Non-Alcoholic: Mix Orange Juice with Lemonade and soda or ginger ale

SALAD

Ingredients:

·         Cubed watermelon

·         Mint (1 bunch)

·         Feta Cheese (As per requirement)

·         Salt/ pepper (to taste)

·         Lemon juice or red wine vinegar ( 2 to 3 tablespoon)

Direction:

To the cubed watermelons, add feta cheese and sprinkle some mint, a pinch of salt and pepper and some lemon juice or red wine vinegar. Toss the melons up and down for the taste to reach each corner. Serve.

SPANISH FRITTATA

Ingredients:

·         2 dozen eggs

·         5-6 red skin potatoes

·         1-2 tomatoes

·         1 green pepper

·         1 red pepper

·         2-3 onions

·         Parsley (1 bunch)

·         Spinach (1 bunch)

·         cheese:   cheddar or mozzarella (as per requirement)

·         olive oil

Direction:

·         Chop garlic, onions, and tomatoes, green and red peppers.

·         Mince parsley and spinach

·         Grate the cheese

·         Cut the potatoes in round chips

·         Heat the oven to 325 degrees F.

·         Heat an ovenproof, nonstick pan over medium heat and add 1 tbsp. olive oil.

·         Sauté the garlic, onion and red/green pepper until very tender, about five minutes.

·         Add parsley and spinach and season well with salt /pepper. Stir together, cook for a few more seconds, then transfer to a bowl.

·         Add some more oil in the pan and heat it until very hot.

·         Add the potato slices and cook on both sides until cooked through.

·         Drain on paper towels.

·         Remove excess oil from the pan and arrange the cooked potato slices in a fan pattern so they completely cover the bottom of the pan.

·         Carefully arrange the vegetables (onion, tomato, garlic, pepper, parsley and spinach) over the potatoes.

·         Place the pan on the stove-top over low heat.

·         Place the eggs in a bowl, season with salt and pepper and beat well.

·         Carefully pour the eggs over the potatoes, trying not to disturb them.

·         Cook on the stove-top for 30 seconds or so, then sprinkle the cheese over the top and carefully transfer the pan to the oven.

·         Cook until the eggs are set, about 20 minutes.

·         To serve, loosen the edges of the frittata with a spatula, then place a plate over the pan and carefully invert so the potatoes face up.

·         Slice into wedges and serve.

BACON WRAPPED ASPARAGUS BUNDLES:

Ingredients:

·         Asparagus spears, trimmed 4 to 5 inches long tips

·         Olive Oil

·         Black pepper

·         Beef Bacon

·         Chopped spring onions for garnish

Direction:

·         Take the trimmed asparagus in small bundles of 4 spears each.

·         Lightly coat them with olive oil and season with black pepper.

·         Wrap each bundle with beef bacon.

·         Grill bundles on hot grill and cover.

·         Cook for about 10 to 12 minutes until bacon is crisp and asparagus are tender

·         Dish it out and garnish with spring onions

SPINACH WITH MUSHROOM AND GARLIC:

Ingredients:

·         1 tablespoon butter or olive oil

·         2  bunches of spinach, trimmed, torn, cleaned

·         8 ounces mushrooms, cleaned and sliced

·         2 spring onions

·         1 clove garlic, minced

·         1/8 teaspoon salt

·         dash freshly ground pepper

·         1/4 cup fresh shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese, optional

Direction:

In a large pan, heat butter or olive oil over medium heat. Add mushrooms and spring onions; cook, stirring, until mushrooms are tender. Add the garlic, spinach, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking until spinach is tender. Sprinkle with fresh shredded cheese just before serving, if desired.

HAZELNUT CAPPUCCINO CUPCAKES:

Ingredients for the cupcakes:

·         1 cup plus 2 tablespoon milk

·         1 & 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder

·         2 teaspoon vanilla essence

·         1 and 3/4 sticks unsalted butter

·         5 large egg whites

·         3 and 1/4 cup sifted cake flour (sift first, then measure)

·         1 and 1/2 Tablespoon baking powder

·         1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

·         1 and 3/4 cups sugar

·         1 Tablespoon hazelnut syrup

Directions for Cupcakes:

·         Combine the milk with the espresso powder and vanilla.  Leave on the counter to come to room temperature.  Set out the butter and egg whites to come to room temperature as well.

·         Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350.  Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.  Set aside.

·         Lightly whisk the sifted cake flour, baking powder and salt.  Set aside.

·         Once the butter has come to room temperature, beat until smooth.  Gradually add the sugar, beating until light and fluffy.

·         On low speed, add the flour mixture in three additions, alternating with the milk mixture, ending with the flour.  Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl between additions.

·         Place on wire racks to cool for 10 minutes. Lightly brush with 1 tablespoon hazelnut syrup.

·         After 10 minutes, remove the cupcakes from the pans and cool completely on the racks.

Ingredients for Hazelnut Frosting:

·         1 and 1/2 cups, plus 2 tablespoon, sugar (divided)

·         2/3 cup water

·         2 tablespoon light corn syrup

·         6 egg whites, room temperature

·         1 tablespoon hazelnut syrup, plus more for drizzling

Directions for Frosting:

·         Place 1 and 1/2 cups sugar, water and corn syrup in a medium saucepan.  Clip on a candy thermometer so that it is not touching the bottom of the pan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves.  Once the mixture reaches a boil, stop stirring and cook until it reaches 230 degrees.

·         Meanwhile, once the syrup starts boiling; place the egg whites into the bowl of a stand mixer.  Beat on medium-high, using the whisk attachment, until soft peaks form.  Add the remaining 2 Tablespoon sugar, beat to combine.

·         Once the syrup reaches 230 degrees, immediately remove from heat.  While the mixer is running on medium low, slowly pour the syrup down the side of the bowl into the beaten egg whites.  Raise the speed to medium-high and beat until stiff peaks form and the frosting is cool.  This should take about 7 minutes.

·         Transfer to a large piping bag fitted with a large tip.  Pipe the frosting on the cupcakes.  Drizzle on a bit more of the hazelnut syrup on top of the piped frosting.

LEARNINGS FROM LIFE ~ Adapted from an Unknown Source

I've learned-
that we don't have to change friends if we understand that friends change.

I've learned-
that no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that. 

I've learned-
that true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. Same goes for true love.

I've learned-
that you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life.
I've learned-
that it's taking me a long time to become the person I want to be.
I've learned-
that you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them.
I've learned-
that you can keep going long after you can't.
I've learned-
that we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel.
I've learned-
that either you control your attitude or it controls you.
I've learned-
that regardless of how hot and steamy a relationship is at first, the passion fades and there had better be something else to take its place.
I've learned-
that heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs to be done,
regardless of the consequences.
I've learned-
that money is a lousy way of keeping score.
I've learned-
that my best friend and I can do anything or nothing and have the best time.
I've learned-
that sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you're down, will be the ones to help you get back up.
I've learned-
that sometimes when I'm angry I have the right to be angry, but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel.
I've learned-
that just because someone doesn't love you the way you want them to doesn't
mean they don't love you with all they have.
I've learned-
that maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've had and what you've learned from them and less to do with how many birthdays you've celebrated.
I've learned-
that it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others. Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself.
I've learned-
that no matter how bad your heart is broken the world doesn't stop for your grief.
I've learned-
that our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become.
I've learned-
that just because two people argue, it doesn't mean they don't love each other and just because they don't argue, it doesn't mean they do.
I've learned-
that you shouldn't be so eager to find out a secret. It could change your life forever.
I've learned-
that two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different.
I've learned-
that your life can be changed in a matter of hours by people who don't even know you.
I've learned-
that even when you think you have no more to give, when a friend cries out to you
you will find the strength to help.
I've learned-
that credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being.
I've learned-
that the people you care about most in life are taken from you too soon.

I've learned-
that opportunities are never lost; someone else will take the ones you miss.

I've learned-
that the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself with people smarter than I am.

I've learned-
that one shouldn't put them on sale. You are a designer original. Everyone cannot afford the price you demand and that's all right. If they could, you would be common, and God designed you to be unique and set apart.

I've learned-
that the greatest innovation in the history of humankind is language.

I've learned-
that there are people who love you dearly but just don’t know how to show it.

I've learned-
that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love that human touch – holding hands, a warm hug or just a friendly pat on the back.
 I've learned-
that an Ice cream can make almost anyone feel better.

I've learned-
that just one person saying “you have made my day!” actually makes my day :-)