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fanaa

Fanaa is a term in Urdu and Persian that generally denotes complete annihilation or extinction of the self. In Sufi thought, fanaa refers to the annihilation of the ego in the pursuit of a union with the divine, a theme frequently explored in Persian and Urdu poetry and devotional literature. The word is commonly used in songs and literature to express intense longing and devotion.

In popular culture, Fanaa is the title of a 2006 Indian romantic thriller film directed by Kunal

Kohli
and
produced
by
Aditya
Chopra
under
Yash
Raj
Films.
The
film
stars
Aamir
Khan
and
Kajol
and
is
set
against
the
backdrop
of
Kashmir.
The
story
centers
on
a
romance
that
becomes
complicated
by
secrets
and
conflict
in
the
region.
The
film’s
music
was
composed
by
Mithoon
and
featured
several
popular
songs.