Khake
Khaaka, or sketch, has been one of the most important genres in world literature. Through this genre, we can find countless known and unknown personalities incarnate and sentient. In Urdu, too, authors have extensively written in this genre. Khaakas of Maulvi Abdul Haq, Shahid Ahmad Dehlvi, Ashraf Sabuhi and Saadat Hassan Manto are still read with great interest. Here is bringing together a novel collection of some of the finest Khaakas written in Urdu to tickle your fancy. Find them in both Urdu and Devanagari scripts, at just a click afar!
Most outstanding Pakistani, Progressive poet. Also counted among leading fiction-writers. Edited an important literary magazine Funoon.
A prominent member of Deputy Nazir Ahmad’s family; noted story writer and translator; known well for their narrative Dilli Ki Chand Ajeeb Hastiyan
Eminent contemporary Pakistani Urdu fiction writer, critic,editor & academician. Father of writer & translator Asif Farrukhi.
A poet and Journalist. Famous especially for his humorous columns.
One of the most prominent fiction writers of the non-traditional kind, well known for her stories 'Lihaf' and 'Tedhi Lakeer'.
One of the most prominent modern poets. Was associated with Doordarshan
A noted story writer and playwright from Pakistan; also a recipient of important awards of Pakistan.
Mujtaba Husain a prolific and critically acclaimed humourist in the field of Urdu literature. He was honored with the award of the much-coveted Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contributions to Urdu literature.
Prominent short story writer, known for writing fictional narratives of the traditional mores of Lucknowi life and times. Also wrote critical and autobiographical books.
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.
World-renowned Urdu fiction writers. Known for masterpieces like Thanda Gosht, Khol Do, Toba Tek Singh etc.
Prominent Journalist, scholar and poet and Chief editor of a well known weekly 'Chattan' published from Lahore
One of the most prominent fiction writers known for his stories drawing upon the cultural heritage of the past. Also the first one to make animals and non-living things the central metaphors in his stories.
Pakistani poet famous for humorous poetry. Also wrote humorous columns in the newspapers and periodicals.
