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!
Popular short story writer, novelist and playwright, known for his romantic style of rendition
Prominent fiction writer, celebrated for his novel "Udaas Naslein".
Story writer and novelist; known for his stories on social issues; also a recipient of Sahitya Akademi award.
Prominent journalist and short story writer, known for his autobiography "Jo Yaad Rahaa".
Known for his acute observations of social realities among the contemporary fiction writers and their representation in his fiction.
Well-known fiction writer and translator from Pakistan; witnessed the travails of Partition and made it the subject of his writings.
One of the contemporary story writers; wrote on issues relating to day-today life.
Prominent modernist poet, story writer, one of the first poets to write prose poems; also edited important journal "Tashkeel".
One the prominent short fiction writers from Pakistan, known for writing symbolic stories around the issues of political suppression.
Most outstanding Pakistani, Progressive poet. Also counted among leading fiction-writers. Edited an important literary magazine Funoon.
Well known fiction writer, acknowledged for his stories on weaker sections of society.
Noted progressive critic, linguist, and story writer; also translated literary works from Bangla and English.
Prominent critic, scholar, fiction writer and poet also known for his romantic poetry.
Well-known story writer, playwright and critic, known for his story “Mela Ghoomani”
One of the most celebrated progressive poets, literary critic, public intellectual and editor.Contemporary of Faiz Ahmad Faiz. Recipient of Gyanpeeth Award. Produced documentaries on Urdu poetry.
Noted fiction writer from Pakistan; known for writing on women’s issues.
Popular poetess-writer of Punjabi. Bharatiya Jnanpeeth Awardee.
Prominent modernist story writer, famous for his symbolic stories.
Prominent story writer known for problematizing the issues of urban life
Postmodernist story writer, known for his stories about the subaltern.
