aaj jaane kii zid na karo

aaj jaane kii zid na karo (Hindi: आज जाने की ज़िद न करो, Urdu: آج جانے کی ضِد نہ کرو) "Don’t insist on leaving today", is a widely recognized nazm.

A *nazm* is a form of Urdu poetry that differs from other genres like the *ghazal* due to its freer structure, more narrative or prose-like tone, and its focus on a specific theme, allowing it to be more objective and expansive.

The lyrics of this emotional *nazm* were written by the Indo-Pakistani poet Fayyaz Hashmi. It was originally created for the 1973 film "Badal aur Bijlii", with music composed by Pakistani composer Sohail Rana. But "aaj jaane kii zid na karo" has transcended its cinematic origin, having been performed by numerous renowned artists over the years and included in the soundtrack of other film productions.

One of the most famous interpretations is by the acclaimed Pakistani *ghazal* singer Farida Khanum for Coke Studio. In this version, Ms. Khanum, aged 86 at the time of recording, delivers a more concise rendition and avoids the melismas and vocal intricacies that often characterize *nazms*, making it particularly accessible and appealing to a wider audience.