Maikhana is commonly known as Sharab, Sharabi or Mai Shayari which includes Sher-o-Shayari on sharabi, sharab, nasha, maikashi and maikhana covering various styles, temperament, emotions and moods of Shayar and Shayari. .These have been selected based on the popularity as well as quality of each sher.
As an author his works range from poetry, spreading understanding of Indian customs and beliefs, sharing of life experiences and humour. He compiled a montage of poetic gems of the Masters of Urdu and added his own couplets and poems mirroring his life’s philosophy in a book titled, ‘Surbhi Suman’. It has been published both in Urdu and Hindi. Many queries about life, living and beliefs have been answered in an extensively-researched book, ‘Kya, Kyun aur Kaisse.’ English version of the same entitled ‘Why’ has also published and well received. Another book, ‘Pearls of Wisdom’ captures emotions and facets of human existence. His versatility and range of interests came to the fore yet again in a book of jokes titled, ‘Humour Being.’ For Hindi readers humour in everyday life can be enjoyed in his book ‘Kuch Pal Hansi Ke Sang.’
