<p>An apparatus for enabling clean and a healthier smoking is described. Accordingly, a smoke filter capsule is provided that enables use thereof with a water pipe. The capsule is so configured that facilitates easy maintenance of the water pipe. A first portion (101) acting as a filter is provided to be next to a second portion (102) where tobacco smokes are initiated. A heating element (274) may be placed on a flexible metal sheet covering the trough (201) of the water pipe.</p>