ASAD - 36

Originally posted on rec.music.indian.misc in 1995

Shayars can go to any extent to praise their "mehaboob". There are infinite examples of comparisons with "chaand" being used to describe the beauty. But not always! If the "mehaboob" is too proud of her beauty, then the Shayars do not hesitate in being ruthlessly realistic. How about the following Sher ...

aaj wo kaali ghataaoN pe haiN naazaaN lekin
chaand si roshani baaloN me utar aayegi !
- Dr. Zarina 'Sani'

- Abhay.
ASAD _also_ stands for "A Sher A Day" !