Anwar Afaki (real name: Muhammad Imam al-Huda Anwar) was born on August 7, 1954, in Balia village, located in Biroul police station area of Darbhanga district, Bihar. He hails from the city of Darbhanga and presently resides there permanently.

He earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree and also completed a diploma in Automobile Engineering. In 2007, he obtained his M.A. in Urdu with distinction from Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad.

Anwar Afaki began his professional career at Bokaro Steel Plant, later working in Dhanbad and Jalgaon (Maharashtra). He then moved to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and subsequently spent several years working in various Gulf countries in different professional roles. He retired in 2016 as an Engineering Officer from Al Ain International Airport, United Arab Emirates.

Despite his demanding professional life abroad, his passion for literature remained undiminished. He actively participated in and organized numerous literary events in the Gulf region and also took part in several international poetry festivals. After his retirement, he returned to India and has remained deeply involved in literary pursuits from his residence in Darbhanga.

To date, seven of his books have been published, which include:

Lamsan Ki Khushboo – A poetry collection

Derina Khaab Ki Tareef – A travelogue on Kashmir

Do Badu – Interviews with literary figures

Manazi Aashiq Harganvi Se Talkh – Interview-based work

Nai Raah Nai Roshni – A short story collection

Meezan-e-Fikr wa Fun – Essays and critical commentary

Udaas Mausam – Another poetry collection

In addition, his latest poetry collection titled "Zameen Jalne Lagi Hai" is currently under publication and is scheduled to be released by Mansa Shahood in 2025.

Two books focusing on his literary contributions and personality have also been published:

Anwar Afaki: A Versatile Genius – Written by Syed Mahmood Ahmad Karimi (in English)

Anwar Afaki: A Mirror in a Mirror – Compiled by Raqeem Haroof (Dr. Afaf Imam Noori)

These two books offer deep insights into Anwar Afaki’s thought, art, and personality, and serve as valuable resources for scholars and researchers.

Having witnessed 71 springs of life, Anwar Afaki continues to inspire. We sincerely pray for his continued health and energy, and hope that he keeps serving the Urdu language and literature with the same dedication and passion.