Afghanistan; an Interesting Travelogue by Ibn-e-Insha

Ibn-e-Insha

Ibn-e-Insha (Punjabi, Urdu: ابن انشاء) (born 15 June 1927 d. 11 January 1978) was a Pakistani Leftist Urdu poet, humorist, travelogue writer and columnist. Along with his poetry, he was regarded one of the best humorists of Urdu. His poetry has a distinctive diction laced with language reminiscent of Amir Khusro in its use of words and construction that is usually heard in the more earthy dialects of the Hindi-Urdu complex of languages, and his forms and poetic style is an influence on generations of young poets.

He is considered as one of the most versatile poets and writers of his generation. His most famous ghazal Insha Ji Utthoo (انشاء جی اٹھو) (Get up Insha Ji, Let's leave from here) is a modern day classic. His other works include a number of travelogues recorded with a touch of humour.

"Afghanista; Aik Safar Nama Jo Kahee Ka Bhi Nahi Hay" is a beautiful and interesting travelogue by Insha Jee in which he writes about his journey to Afghanistan. I hope, but I am sure, you will like it and it will hold you till the last lines of the travelogue. Here you go!!

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Thanda Gausht; a Controvesial Urdu Short Story by Manto

Sa'adat Hassan Manto

Saadat Hassan Manto (Urdu: ‏‏سعادت حسن منٹو) (May 11, 1912 – January 18, 1955) was a short story writer of Kashmiri heritage. He is best known for his short stories , 'Bu' (Odour), 'Khol Do' (Open It), 'Thanda Gosht' (Cold Meat), and his magnum opus, Toba Tek Singh'.

Combining psychoanalysis with human behaviour, he was arguably one of the best short story tellers of the 20th century, and one of the most controversial as well. When it comes to chronicling the collective madness that prevailed, during and after the Partition of India in 1947, no other writer comes close to the oeuvre of Saadat Hassan Manto.

Thanda Gosht [Cold Meat) is one of his most famous Urdu Short Stories and it is considered to be a controversial one due to vulgarity. I think this type of pieces are making Urdu literature ashamed. I m going to post it here and letting you decide whether this kind of things should be considered a piece of literature or something which satisfying the taste of sexually frustrated  and mentally sick people. Here you go Thanda Gosht by Manto!!

Shanti; a Masterpiece Urdu Short Story by Premchand

PremChand

Munshi Premchand (Urdu: منشی پریم چند), (July 31, 1880– October 8, 1936) was a famous writer of modern Hindi-Urdu literature. He is generally recognized in India as the foremost Hindi-Urdu writer of the early twentieth century.

The main characteristic of Premchand's writings is his interesting story-telling and use of simple language. His novels describe the problems of the rural peasant classes. He avoided the use of highly Sanskritized Hindi (as was the common practice among Hindi writers), but rather he used the dialect of the common people.

I am going to post here "Shanti" a masterpiece Urdu Short Story by him. I hope you will like it. Here you go!!

 

Roshni; a Fabulous Urdu Short Story by Premchand

PremChand

Munshi Premchand (Urdu: منشی پریم چند), (July 31, 1880– October 8, 1936) was a famous writer of modern Hindi-Urdu literature. He is generally recognized in India as the foremost Hindi-Urdu writer of the early twentieth century.

The main characteristic of Premchand's writings is his interesting story-telling and use of simple language. His novels describe the problems of the rural peasant classes. He avoided the use of highly Sanskritized Hindi (as was the common practice among Hindi writers), but rather he used the dialect of the common people.

Roshni is one of the famous and popular short stories written by  Premchand. I think you would enjoy reading this beautiful Urdu Short Story. Here you go!!

Nayi Biwi; a Beautiful Urdu Short Story by Premchand

PremChand

Munshi Premchand (Urdu: منشی پریم چند), (July 31, 1880– October 8, 1936) was a famous writer of modern Hindi-Urdu literature. He is generally recognized in India as the foremost Hindi-Urdu writer of the early twentieth century.

The main characteristic of Premchand's writings is his interesting story-telling and use of simple language. His novels describe the problems of the rural peasant classes. He avoided the use of highly Sanskritized Hindi (as was the common practice among Hindi writers), but rather he used the dialect of the common people.

I feel happiness and am over joyed to share "Nayi Biwi" a beautiful Urdu Short Story by Premchand, here. I hope you will like it and do let me know about your comments. You may feel difficulties to read it in lower resolution. For this you should copy the image and read.  Here you go!!

Ata ul Haq Qasmi Writes about Wasif Ali Wasif

Wasif

Wasif Ali Wasif (15 January 1929 – 18 January 1993) was a teacher, writer, poet and sufi from Pakistan. He was famous for his unique literary style. 

He used to write short pieces of prose on topics like love, life, fortune, fear, hope, expectation, promise, prayer, happiness, sorrow and so on. He was the regular columnist of Pakistani Urdu newspaper Daily Nawa-i-Waqt. His 1st column named "Mohabat". In his life most of his columns were combined to form books with his own selected title. He did poetry in Urdu and Punjabi languages.

Ata Qasmi

Ata Ul Haq Qasmi, a renowned Urdu humorist, poet and columnist have written a column on Hazrat wasif Ali Wasif. The column appeared In Daily Jang Lahore couple of weeks back.

I had chosen that column to post here but could not do so as I was regularly posting some other important and interesting posts.

But, finally, now I am going to post the column here. I do hope that this column will give you some information about Wasif Ali Wasif. Please do inform me about your comments regarding my blog.

Here you go!!

Ata ul Haq Qasmi; a Leading Urdu Writer

Ataulhaq Qasmi

Ata ul Haq Qasmi (عطا الحق قاسمی) is one of the leading and most popular columnist of Pakistan who has been writing Urdu columns for more than last 45 years in the leading newspapers with the name of "Rozan-e-Dewar Sey". The most distinguished character of Qasmi's column is his satire on social inequalities of the society and his anti dictatorship stance which he boldly takes in his columns. 

He has a unique style of writing incomparable to any other columnist because of his humorous way which holds the reader till the last line of his column which is his punch line.

Qasmi was also elevated to the position of Ambassador of Pakistan in Norway and Thailand during 1997 to 1999. He is also a very famous drama writer and poet. His books of columns include "Column Tamam", "Shar Goshiyan", "Hansna Rona Mana Hay", "Mazeed Ganjey Farishtey" and many more while his TV Drama Serials include the most popular "Khwaja and Son", "Shab Daig", "Sheeda Talli" etc.

His travelogues are also very popular and one of the best is "Shoq-e-Awargi". Qasmi has also received the Pride of Performance and Sitara-e-Imtiaz (highest civil awards) from President of Pakistan in addition to many other awards over his literary contributions.

Mushtaq Ahmad Yousfi has termed Qasmi as the best columnist of Pakistan while Altaf Gohar has termed him as the wittiest columnist of Pakistan.

Masoom Baccha; a Beautiful Urdu Short Story by Premchand

PremChand

Munshi Premchand (Urdu: منشی پریم چند), (July 31, 1880– October 8, 1936) was a famous writer of modern Hindi-Urdu literature. He is generally recognized in India as the foremost Hindi-Urdu writer of the early twentieth century.

The main characteristic of Premchand's writings is his interesting story-telling and use of simple language. His novels describe the problems of the rural peasant classes. He avoided the use of highly Sanskritized Hindi (as was the common practice among Hindi writers), but rather he used the dialect of the common people.

Here I am going to post Masoom Baccha, a Beautiful Urdu Short story by Munshi Premchand. I hope you will like it. Here you go!!

 

Shadi; a Beautiful Urdu Short Story by Manto

Sa'adat Hassan Manto

Saadat Hassan Manto (Urdu: ‏‏سعادت حسن منٹو) (May 11, 1912 – January 18, 1955) was a short story writer of Kashmiri heritage. He is best known for his short stories , 'Bu' (Odour), 'Khol Do' (Open It), 'Thanda Gosht' (Cold Meat), and his magnum opus, Toba Tek Singh'.

Combining psychoanalysis with human behaviour, he was arguably one of the best short story tellers of the 20th century, and one of the most controversial as well. When it comes to chronicling the collective madness that prevailed, during and after the Partition of India in 1947, no other writer comes close to the oeuvre of Saadat Hassan Manto.

I am going to post here Shadi, a beautiful Urdu short Story by Manto. I hope you will like it. Here you go!!

Mamad Bhayi; a Beautiful Urdu Short Story by Manto

Sa'adat Hassan Manto

Saadat Hassan Manto (Urdu: ‏‏سعادت حسن منٹو) (May 11, 1912 – January 18, 1955) was a short story writer of Kashmiri heritage. He is best known for his short stories , 'Bu' (Odour), 'Khol Do' (Open It), 'Thanda Gosht' (Cold Meat), and his magnum opus, Toba Tek Singh'.

Combining psychoanalysis with human behaviour, he was arguably one of the best short story tellers of the 20th century, and one of the most controversial as well. When it comes to chronicling the collective madness that prevailed, during and after the Partition of India in 1947, no other writer comes close to the oeuvre of Saadat Hassan Manto.

I am going to Post Mamad Bhayi a beautiful Urdu Short Story by Manto. I hope you will like it. Here you go!!

Miss Mala; a Beautiful Urdu Short Story by Manto

Sa'adat Hassan Manto

Saadat Hassan Manto (Urdu: ‏‏سعادت حسن منٹو) (May 11, 1912 – January 18, 1955) was a short story writer of Kashmiri heritage. He is best known for his short stories , 'Bu' (Odour), 'Khol Do' (Open It), 'Thanda Gosht' (Cold Meat), and his magnum opus, Toba Tek Singh'.

Combining psychoanalysis with human behaviour, he was arguably one of the best short story tellers of the 20th century, and one of the most controversial as well. When it comes to chronicling the collective madness that prevailed, during and after the Partition of India in 1947, no other writer comes close to the oeuvre of Saadat Hassan Manto.

I am going to post Miss Mala one of his beautiful short stories. I hope you will like it. Here you go!!

Safaid Jazeerah; an Interesting Book by Naseem Hijazi

Safaid Jazeerah

Naseem Hijazi is a great name of Urdu Adab. His contribution to Urdu literature is tremendous and he is considered to be the best historical novelist. 

His novels usually have historical back grounds but he has written some books in fiction and some of his books are comic.

Safaid Jazeera (The White Island) is one of his comic books. The book is about an island which's king is passed away and he gives to Chang San, the prime minister of the island, the authority to choose the next ruler for the island.

Prime Minister is threatened by the lords of many tribes for worst consequences if he does not choose them. Later he chooses a made person who later ruins the island. The book is based on corrupt politicians of Pakistan and their attitude and style of governing.

Click here to download Safaid Jazeerah. Please note that you will have to have PDF Reader to read the book after having it downloaded.