Shayari

One of the most dominant and outstanding forms of poetry is Urdu Shayari. Also known as Urdu Sher O Shayari, it is a varied field of poetry that has many different aspects and colors. Each and every "sher" is a short couplet and usually rhymes. It portrays the meaning and beauty of life in a very subtle yet lovely way. The origin of Urdu poetry can be traced to the ancient Arabic and Persian forms of poetry. It forms an important part of our cultural heritage and is also called Indian Shayari.

This form of poetry was very much prevalent in ancient times when Kings and Emperors used to have the best poets and writers in their courts. The language Urdu has the ability of breathing life into words. The couplets in Urdu can make one forget all tensions and relax completely. They are very emotional in nature and are a favorite among young lovers to express their feelings of love to one another. It is no less than an art and if expressed with the right feelings, it can make even the dullest day seem bright.

Even though Urdu poetry evolved long time back, the exact time of its origin cannot be calculated. Also, it does not have a particular tradition and is largely influenced by Arabic and Persian forms of writing. Also, it was much influenced by major Urdu poets of India and basically was a mix of Urdu, Hindustani and Hindi. Even in the contemporary world, one can fin every major city holding Urdu poetry expositions, known as Mushairas. Many people attend these Mushairas to relieve themselves off their stress and indulge in a soul satisfying experience.