Published by Hachette, on Amazon.in and in bookstores across India.

This is such an amazing initiative! This is a great collection of Urdu poetry which has been made accessible to everybody.

— Aditi Rao Hydari, Actor

1 Urdu couplets and shers with muskurate

muskurate(m): smiling

Description of muskurate: Muskurate means to smile in Urdu and Hindi. The word describes the act of smiling, often conveying warmth and gentle joy. Unlike laughter, which is louder and more expressive, muskurate represents a quieter, more subtle facial expression. Differs from a mere grin, muskurate carries emotional depth and tenderness. In literary and poetic contexts, the word evokes romance and hope, frequently appearing in Urdu poetry and Hindi film music to symbolize

1 / 1: muskurate

muskurate hue milta hun kise se jo, ‘zafar’

saaf pehchan liya jata hun

roya hua main

i get acquainted with others

with a smile, ‘zafar’

but i get to know them clearly

only when i am weeping

Zafar Iqbal (5)

muskurate (m) (1)

smiling

pehchan (m) (1)

identity

Theme: Friends, Family, & Community (139)

1.8K

Featured Themes

Quest, Journey, & Destination (54)

Voice, Expression, & Language (78)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (40)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (118)

Life, Learning, & Living (127)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (58)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

Love, Passion, and Longing (113)

Miscellany (44)

Friends, Family, & Community (139)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (109)

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (61)

Nature, World & Universe (50)

Alfaaz Ki Mehfil is a curated space for timeless poetry celebrating words, emotions, and the enduring beauty of expression. From classic Urdu couplets to modern reflections, it brings together generations of poetic voices that speak of love, longing, hope, and the human soul.

Quick Links

muskurate(m): smiling

Featured Shaayars

See All Shaayars

Featured Themes