Short Stories
The age of Urdu Afsaana (short story) is not very long, but in a short span of time, it has emerged as one of the most important genres in Urdu literature. From the earliest fiction writers like Rashidu Khairi, Sajjad Haider Yaldram and Premchand to Manto, Ismat Chughtai, Bedi and Krishn Chandra, followed by modern-day writers, many have made this genre their prime means of creative expression and appreciatively enriched it. In this way, innumerable excellent works of fiction came to the fore in Urdu. At Rekhta, we’ve tried to make accessible for you this exquisite treasure at one place. Over here, find all of the best and most-acclaimed Urdu short-stories at one go!
She has a background in engineering and political economy. Professionally, she has worked on the politics of water management with academic, national, and international agencies. In recent years, she has been engaged as a social activist on human rights issues. She is also a former student of MANNU in Hyderabad where she studied Urdu.
Prominent fiction writer and translator, author of the famous novel 'Aiwaan-e-Ghazal'. Also a Padma Shri awardee.
