The Urdu word "Dilkash" (دلکش) means:
Attractive, charming, captivating, or heart-pleasing.
It is a combination of:
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Dil (دل) = heart
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Kash (کش) = pulling or attracting
So, "dilkash" literally means "heart-pulling" — something that draws the heart toward it, i.e., something beautiful or appealing.
In the poem:
"Ab bhi dilkash hai tera husn, magar kya keeje"
"Your beauty is still captivating, but what can I do?"
Here, "dilkash" emphasizes that the beloved’s beauty remains as alluring as ever, but the poet now sees the world with a heavier heart.
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