The greatness of Momin

June 3, 2016

Momin Khan Momin was a contemporary of Mirza Ghalib and Ibrahim Zauq. He was also a physician, astrologer and chess …

Aashna

December 5, 2015

Aashna means to be familiar with something or someone, a friend or lover Dard-aashna means a compassionate person or one …

November 27, 2015

On the 10th of November 2015 we commenced the evening at Mehfil with the recitation of Urdu poetry as part …

November 20, 2015

Mubtila means someone who has been overtaken or is fallen, being tested. Here is a couplet from Momin’s famous ghazal …

October 10, 2014

Here is a wonderful poetic explanation of what makes Urdu poetry come alive. As with most things, it is not …

April 28, 2013

Did you know that Poet Momin Khan Momin was born in Delhi and his grave lies near Maulana Azad Medical …

July 6, 2012

We have chosen music from the winds and the raindrops splashing on tin roofs, the scent from fresh mud and …

April 24, 2012

Goya – As if/as though/as it were Tum mere paas hote ho goya Jab koi doosra nahi hota One meaning: …