Shaukat Wasti (real name: Salahuddin) was a prominent Urdu poet, best known by his takhallus (pen name) Shaukat.Born on October 1, 1922, in Multan, Punjab (now in Pakistan), he was a respected figure in Urdu literature, particularly for his ghazals and nazms. His poetry often explored themes of love, loss, time, human emotions, and philosophical reflections, delivered in a simple yet profound style that resonated widely.
He passed away on September 3, 2009.
For a full collection of Poet Shaukat Wasti shayari, visit here on this page of Poetrywalla
Shaukat Wasti poetry collection includes ghazal, nazm and sher available in Hindi and English:
| GHAZALS |
| Masti hai kaifiyat hai nasha hai sharab hai |
| Main chala jaunga rah jayega afsana mera |