Dr. Aafiya Hameed belongs to a prominent Allahabad family known for its rich literary and intellectual legacy. She is the daughter of the renowned poet and writer, Professor Abdul Hameed. Though her ancestral roots lie in Allahabad, she has long been settled in Lucknow, where she has carved a unique identity for herself as a short story writer of rare sensibility.
Her early education was nurtured under the affectionate guidance of her father at home. Later, she pursued her secondary and higher education at the esteemed Jamia-tul-Falah in Azamgarh, where she earned the degree of Fazilat. She completed her Bachelor's degree from Karamat Husain College in Lucknow and her Master’s in Urdu literature from Lucknow University. Her passion for knowledge led her to a Ph.D. from Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Language University, followed by a diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication from Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Lucknow.
Dr. Aafiya Hameed has penned nearly three dozen short stories, earning her acclaim and recognition in the literary world. Her first collection of short stories, Sheeshe ke Us Paar, is currently in press and is soon to grace the shelves — a precious addition to the treasure trove of contemporary Urdu fiction.