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!
Modernist story writer and critic of Pakistan; known for her book on 'Manto'
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Noted fiction writer and poet based in Canada; also known for her flash fiction and translations from English and Punjabi into Urdu.
Prominent fiction writer and poet; known for her portrayal of women’s predicament in a male-dominated society.
A modern short story writer of prominence; also associated with the Urdu department of Aligarh Muslim University.
Based in Sydney Australia, Hum Asar Afsana Nigar, author of many books
One of the young Urdu fiction writers, recipient of Sahitya Academy's Yuva Puraskar
