Below are photos of readers enjoying my two books — The Fascinating Tales of Urdu & its Courtyard — Dilli (₹500) and my newly released Between Eras & Expressions (₹450). People from diverse fields and age groups have been appreciating both titles. To purchase a copy, simply send a WhatsApp message to 9870477658.
The Fascinating Tales of Urdu & its Courtyard — Dilli, whose second edition is now available after first edition was sold out, offers a glimpse into Delhi’s changing history, culture, language and society. The readers have praised the book for its contents as well as the way it intertwines, captivating anecdotes from the city’s past with the rich and poetic journey of Urdu — a language that was born, nurtured, and blossomed in the very heart of Delhi.
The book has stories — from kings, nawabs and poets to saints, faqirs and courtesans. Delhi has a splendid legacy of Urdu poets — from Hatim, Dard, Sauda, Mir and Mushafi to Zauq, Ghalib, Zafar, Momin, Shefta and Daagh — who saw both the splendour and ravages of the time. The book also gives readers an exposure to Urdu prose and letters which are an important part of Delhi’s history. For the benefit of those who are not well-versed in Urdu, the author has written the extracts in Roman script (English) and has explained the meanings of difficult Urdu words too.
'Between Eras & Expressions'offers a curated selection of my writings on history, travel, cinema, and Urdu.In essence, the book is a journey across times, terrains, and tongues — woven together through my pen, passion, and perspective. In addition to these essays, the book also features a new collection of my Urdu poetry (in both English & Urdu script). In one book, readers will get the taste of both prose & poetry. WhatsApp (at 9870477658) to get your copy.
The first section takes readers into the fascinating world of medieval history and the golden age of Muslim scholarship. It sheds light on forgotten epochs and intellectual milestones, offering insights that are both enriching and thought-provoking.
The second section explores some interesting facets of various national and international places I’ve travelled to. These are not mere travelogues or diaries, but thoughtful narratives enriched with unique observations and anecdotes. Each write-up is crafted in a distinctive style to give readers a sense of being right there in the moment. Write-ups on film and theatre bring out some stories of Bollywood in the third section of this book.
The fourth part lightens the mood with writings on diverse and light-hearted topics, all imbued with a poetic flavour. Urdu couplets naturally find their place here, adding charm and rhythm to the prose. The fifth section brings to the fore my Urdu poetry — written after the publication of my second poetry collection Aayie Dil Se Shayaraana Ho Jayen. The verses are presented in both Nastaliq and Roman scripts to retain their original essence and to appeal to connoisseurs and casual readers alike.
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