Shayad/ शायद

“Shayad” is the first collection of poetry by Jaun Elia, published in 1990—almost thirty years after it was written. The book became immensely popular and turned Jaun Elia into an icon of Urdu literature. Once again,  Ibarat Publications & Rekhta Publications presents this remarkable collection in devnagri script for Jaun Elia’s admirers, featuring his nazms, ghazals, and qat’aat. This collection serves as an emotional and literary experience that turns every reader into a devoted admirer of Jaun Elia. Jaun Elia (1931–2002) was a renowned Urdu poet, philosopher and thinker. Born in Amroha, India, he later migrated to Pakistan. His poetry reflects rebellion, pain, solitude, and deep introspection. Known for his simple yet powerful language, Elia wrote about love, death, philosophy, and the vulnerabilities of human existence with striking honesty. His famous collections include “Shayad”, “Yani”, and “Gumaan”.