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Qaid Khane May Sakina Ye Bayan Karti Thi

Sachay · 2007

In the dark prison of Shaam, young Sakina cries out to her aunt Zainab. She longs for her father Hussain and misses the protection of her uncle Abbas.

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Kya Andhera Hai Phupi

How dark it is, Aunt.

Qaid Khane May Sakina Ye Bayan Karti Thi

In the prison, Sakina was saying this:

Shamma Mangwaiye Warna Mai Nahi Jeene Ki

Please ask for a lamp, otherwise I will not survive.

Apne Seene Se Lagalo Mai Tumhare Sadqe Godh May Lelo Mujhe Warna Pachtaogi Zinda Na Rahoongi Mai Kabhi

Hold me to your chest, I sacrifice myself for you, Take me into your lap, Otherwise you will regret it, for I will not remain alive.

Aaj Ki Shab Ko Bhi Kya Baba Nahi Aayenge Mujhko Tadpayenge Unke Seene Pe Agar Soti To Neend Aajati

Will Father not come even tonight? Will He leave me in agony? If I could sleep on His chest, I would have found rest.

Baba Aajate To Phir Shimr Ko Hota Maloom Kaun Hai Ye Masoom Kya Samajkar Mujhe Yun Gurkhiyan Deta Hai Shaqi

If Father had come, then Shimr would have known, Who this innocent child is, What does the wretched one think, that he scolds me so?

Pani Laane Ko Kaha Rooth Gaye Mujhse Chacha Aap Hi Sochay Zara Hotay Ammu To Mai Is Tarha Tamache Khaati

I asked for water, and Uncle became upset with me, Just think for yourself, If Uncle were here, would I be suffering slaps like this?

Baad Mere Jo Yahan Hoye Pidar Ka Aana Unse Ye Farmana Mar Gayi Ghutke Andhere May Tumhari Beti

After I am gone, if Father comes here, Tell Him this, Your daughter died, suffocating in the darkness.

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