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

2 Urdu couplets and shers with deedaar

deedaar(m): glimpse, sight, vision

Description of deedaar: Deedaar is an Urdu word meaning "sight," "vision," or "glimpse," often evoking the profound impact of beholding a beloved's face in romantic or poetic contexts. Unlike mere observation, it conveys an intense, heart-capturing encounter that overwhelms the viewer. Differs from "nazar," which denotes a casual look, as deedaar implies longing and enchantment. In literature, poets like Ghalib use it to describe love's mesmerizing revelation, as in yearning for the beloved's

1 / 2: deedaar

aarzoo-e-chashma-e-kausar naheen

tishna-lab huun

sharbat-e-deedaar ka

i do not long for

the heavenly fountain of kausar

my lips are parched for

the sweet nectar of your sight

Wali Dakni (9)

aarzoo (m) (17)

desire

chashma (m) (1)

fountain / eyeglasses

kausar (m) (1)

abundance / fountain in paradise

tishna (2)

thirsty

lab (m) (19)

lip, lips

sharbat (f) (1)

sweet drink, nectar

deedaar (m) (2)

glimpse, sight, vision

Theme: Love, Passion, and Longing (113)

2 / 2: deedaar

murjha ke bikhar jaate hain woh mayoos rishte

mehroom rehte hain jo

shafiq-e-deedaar se

they wilt and they scatter

those sad relationships

that are deprived of the

compassionate sight of the beloved

Anonymous

murjha (2)

wilt

bikhar (m) (3)

scatter, disperse

mayoos (m) (2)

sad, hopeless

rishte (m) (3)

relationships

mehroom (m) (1)

deprived

shafiq (m) (1)

compassionate

deedaar (m) (2)

glimpse, sight, vision

Theme: Friends, Family, & Community (139)

3.5K

Featured Themes

Oppression, Rebellion, & Freedom (61)

Heart, Mind, & Memory (66)

Creativity, Philosophy, & Enlightenment (40)

Nature, World & Universe (50)

Beauty, Charm, & Union (109)

Voice, Expression, & Language (78)

Home, Country, & Belonging (30)

Religion, Reason, & Tradition (70)

Hopes, Aspirations, & Dreams (37)

Loneliness, Separation, & Grief (118)

Friends, Family, & Community (139)

Miscellany (44)

Love, Passion, and Longing (113)

Grit, Resilience, & Courage (58)

Life, Learning, & Living (127)

Quest, Journey, & Destination (54)

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

deedaar(m): glimpse, sight, vision

Featured Shaayars

See All Shaayars

Featured Themes