Humour and Satire
Humor and satire stem forth from the inequalities of society. In order to become thoroughly familiar with a society, one has to leaf through the satirical literature written in it. In Urdu, there is a splendid tradition and treasure of humorous literature. Mushtaq Ahmed Yusufi, Patras Bukhari, Rasheed Ahmed Siddiqui, and many other writers wrote remarkably humorous yet incisive pieces. This page at Rekhta is popping with an array of choice humorous works ever written in Urdu. Read on and roll on laughing!
One of the most prominent short story writers and novelists of Urdu, a contemporary of Manto, known for his narratives representing Indian ethos and use of mythological references. He also wrote plays and penned dialogues and stories for films.
Prominent satirist and humorist, known for his individual prose style. He was associated with the Urdu department of Aligarh Muslim university.
