I Feel It Is You, A Urdu Ghazal By Jaan Nisar Akhtar In English Translation Comments
When I hear the soft footsteps, I feel it is you
When I see a shadow moving like a wave, I feel it is you
When gently touching a tree branch in the garden
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The catch is in the phrase..lagtaa hai k tum ho..otherwise there is not anything said new. Long ago I had accompanied my father to Akhtar sahib's residence, I heard him recite this ghazal, and another that ended...pasand hai yaaro...etc.
Nice attempt, Ravi, but the catch of Urdu rendition is missing.
Thank you Ravinder for stopping by and for your comment. BTW, what is the catch of Urdu rendition?
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8/22/2025 7:38:16 AM # 1.0.0
It could be rendered into 'it seems as if it is you or it appears (seems) it is you etc. I considered these options but resorted to I feel it is you which is economical and sweet. Any thoughts? Thanks again.