11 Shayaris By Legendary Poet Akbar Allahabadi Whose Every Word Weaves Magic

Srishti Magan

While Urdu poetry is often associated with romance and/or revolt, there few poets who used Urdu as a form of satire and humor. And one of the most popular poets of this genre was Syed Akbar Hussain, popularly known as Akbar Allahabadi. 

Here are some of his famous couplets: 

Also Read: Love Poetry in Urdu

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