Darindagi Ke Aage Darinda

Jungle Mein Ghumta Hai Pehron, Fikre-Shikar Mein Darinda
Ya Apne Zakhm Chaat-Ta Hai, Tanha Kchhaar Mein Darinda

Baaton Mein Dosti Ka Amrit, Seeno Mein Zehar Nafraton Ka
Parbat Pe Phool Khil Rahe Hain, Baitha Hai Gaar Mein Darinda

Zeheni Ygaanagat Ke Aage, Thi Khwahishein Khazil Badan Ki
Chattaan Per Baitha Chaand Taake, Jaise Kunwaaron Mein Darinda

Gaanv Se Sehar Aane Wale, Aaye Nadi Pe Jaise Pyaase
Tha Muntzir Unhi Ka Kab Se, Ik Rozgaar Mein Darinda

Majhab, Na Jang, Na Siyasat, Jaane Na Jaat-Paat Ko Bhi
Apni Darindagi Ke Aage, Hai Kis Shoomar Mein Darinda…

– Javed Akhtar