Mazhar Kaleem

Mazhar Kaleem (Urdu: مظہر کلیم) is a Pakistani novelist chiefly famous for his Imran Series novels, Urdu spy fiction written within Imran Series mythos created by the late Ibn-e-Safi. He is known for writing the Imran Series and has written short stories for children as well. He is the anchorperson of a famous saraiki radio talk show from Radio Multan, "Jamhoor-de-Awaz". He is a successful lawyer who was elected as Senior Vice President of Multan Bar Council and he heads a chamber in District Courts Multan. He was born on 22 July 1942 in Multan. His father Hamid Yar Khan was a retired police Inspector. He belongs to a Pathan family,"Muhammad Zai" in Multan, who settled in Multan after migrating from Afghanistan in the late 19th century. His original name is Mazhar Nawaz Khan; however he is now only known as his literary pen name, Mazhar Kaleem Khan. He studied in Islamia high school Multan and graduated from Emerson College (Current Government College) . He was a color holder inbasketball and bodybuilding from Emerson College. After graduating he taught as a master in a government high school, Daulat Gate, but he left it to pursue more studies at the University of Multan (currently Bahauddin Zakariya University) to do his M.A. in Urdu Literature and LL.B. He is a senior lawyer in Multan Bench of Lahore High Court. Professionally he is a lawyer and not a novelist which is his part time hobby. He is also anchor person of a radio talk show from Radio Multan. His original name is Mazhar Nawaz Khan while Kaleem is his literary adoption. He had two sons and four daughters but his eldest son Faisal Jan died at the age of 31. The second son Fahad Usman Khan is working in a Multinational Bank.

Mazhar Kaleem is a contemporary of Ibn-e-Safi in writing Imran series and he just copied the few principal characters but always had a different style. While many writers notably Safdar Shaheen & Ibne-Rahat tried to cash in on the popularity of Imran he is unparalleled now as undisputed master of writing Imran Series. He has written over four hundred novels and has introduced new style of spy novels writing. Almost every grown up person in Pakistan who had been fond of reading has read one or more of his novels. He is based in Multan.

His first novel was Makazounka in which Kaleem first introduced the character of Captain Shakeel, who was transferred from Military Intelligence. It was published in the late 1960s. Each book in the series was a complete novel but some stories spanned over two or more books (for instance, Kaghzi Qayamat, Imran Ka Aghwa and others).

The character of Ali Imran is a playful yet deceiving personality. He is a bright young Oxford graduate with M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in chemistry. His comical and apparently incompetent persona hides his identity as head of a secret service. The Imran Series explains the workings of a country's Secret Service that operates from the capital of an imaginary country called Pakasia. The Secret Service is administered by the Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Sir Sultan, who offers Imran the position as the Secret Service's head after getting personal help from him.

Naseem Hijazi

Sharīf Husain (Urdu: شریف حسین), more commonly by his pseudonym Nasīm Hijāzī (Urdu: نسیم حجازی) (c. 1914- March 1996) was an Urdu writer who is well-known for his novels dealing with Islamic history. He was born at Wazirabad in Pre-Partition India in an Arain family and migrated to Pakistan after independence from the British Rule and subsequent partition of India in 1947. He lived most of his life in Pakistan and died in March 1996. As a novel writer, Naseem Hijazi is regarded as one of the finest writers of Urdu language especially in the later 20th Century. Among his popular contemporaries were Ibn-e-Safi, Saadat Hasan Manto, and Shafiq-ur-Rehman, all having their particular line of literature. Naseem Hijazi is known for his potent and romantic description of history. There are only two writers prior to Hijazi who wrote history novels in Urdu: Abdul Haleem Sharar and Sadiq Sardhunwi, but Hijazi's writing is most credible in terms of historic description and accuracy. He exercised extra care to back his study of history by thorough research and to cite his sources whenever possible. Hijazi creates his powerful expression by blending this study of history with fairytale romanticism. The story usually revolves around characters who were related to, and shown present at the actual historical event that he wishes to focus on. Naseem Hijazi's bases most of his work in Islamic history. In dealing with this history, he shows both the rise and fall of the Islamic Empire. His novels Muhammad Bin Qasim, Aakhri Ma'raka, Qaisar-o Kisra and Qafla-i Hijaz describe the era of Islam's rise to political, militaristic, economic, and educational power. While Yusuf Bin Tashfain, Shaheen, Kaleesa aur Aag, and Andheri Raat ke Musafir describe the period of Spanish Reconquista. In one of these novels (Kaleesa Aur Aag) he has painfully, yet truthfully, depicted the infamous Inquisition that began by targeting Jews and ended with the conversion or expulsion of the Moriscos or Muslims. In Akhri Chataan, he describes the Central Asian conquests of Genghis Khan and his destruction of the Khwarizm Sultanate. The novel shows the brutal conquests of the Mongols, the military geniuses of Genghis Khan, the undying will power of Sultan Jalal ud-Din Khwarizm Shah, and the unworthy condition of the Abbassid Caliphate of Baghdad.

He wrote two sequential novels on British conquest of India, and described the shortcomings of Indian nations after the collapse of Mughal Empire. The story, Mu'azzam Ali, starts a little before the Battle of Plassey. The lead character, Muazzam Ali joins the fight against the Britishwith the army of Siraj ud-Daula. The story goes around as the character moves from one place in India to another in search of the lost glory and freedom. He takes part in the third battle of Panipat and finally settles in Srirangapattana that was growing in power under the towering personality of Haider Ali. The book ends almost around the death of Haider Ali. The second book, Aur Talwar Toot Gayee (And the Sword is Broken) is more about Haider's son Sultan Tipu where the same character is finding his dreams being fulfilled in Tipu's valiant endeavors against the British East India Company. The book culminates in the sad and untimely martyrdom of Sultan Tipu.

He also wrote a novel on the Independence of Pakistan named Khaak aur Khoon. Many believed that the novel was his own story.

1.   Aakhri Chatan :   Part -1    :  Part- 2

2.   Andheri Raat Kay Musafir:      Part - 1    :    Part - 2

3.   Aur Talwaar Toot Gayi :      Part - 1      :    Part - 2

4.   Dastaan-e-Mujahid

5.    Khaak O Khoon :     Part -1  : Part -2   :  Part -3    :  Part - 4

6.    Moazzam Ali :      Part - 1    :   Part - 2

7.    Shaheen  :      Part - 1     :    Part - 2

8.    

Qudrat Ullah Shahab

Shahab Nama is the autobiography of Qudrat Ullah Shahab. It was finished in 1986 just before his death. It was published the same year and soon he became a household name in Pakistan.  Qudrat Ullah Shahab (or Qudratullah Shahab; 1917– July 24 1986) was an eminent Urdu writer and civil servant from Pakistan. Qudrat Ullah Shahab was a well known bureaucrat of Pakistan. He was from Jammu Kashmir and initially got into civil service by passing the Indian civil service exam some years prior to the independence of Pakistan. He served on several high offices including being Ambassador of Pakistan to Netherlands. He got well known to people after his book Shahab Nama got published, which portrays his life experiences. His early childhood was full of adventures, some of which are mentioned in his book Shahab Nama. The book has become a cult favourite in Pakistan. His personality reflected mysticism, something which he describes as a gift from an out-of-world personality which he named as ‘Ninety’ in his book SHAHAB NAMA, this mysticism belongs to Owaisiah chain of Sufism. Mumtaz Mufti and Ashfaq Ahmed, both well known writers of Pakistan, were close friends of Q.U.Shahab and were deeply inspired by him. Shahab Nama has sixty chapters and 893 pages (Sang-e-Meel Publications, Lahore, 2005). The first chapter entitled “Iqbal-e-Jurm” (confession) is about the author’s motivation for writing an autobiography. The next seven “Jammu main plague” (Plague in Jammu), “Nanda Bus Service”, “Chamkor Sahib”, “Raj keroo ga khalisa baqi rahey na ko” (No one else but the Khalsa shall reign), “Maharaja Hari Singh kay sath chahay” (Tea with Maharaja Hari Singh), “Chandravati”, and “ICS main dakhla” (Entry to ICS)chronicle his early life up to entry into Indian Civil Service. chapter nine to fifteen describe author’s experiences during his initial postings to different parts of India and creation of Pakistan in 1947. Four chapters are devoted to Mr. Shahab’s writings and critics’ comments on them. (Chapter 16 to 19). Chapter 20 is on the new state of Kashmir (“Azad Kashmir”) and 21 on assassination of the first Prime Minister of Pakistan, Liaquat Ali Khan (“Sila-e-Shaheed”). Chapter 22 to 34 are devoted to author’s experiences as Deputy Commissioner of Jhang District in Punjab. After a year in Jhang, Mr. Shahab left for the Netherlands on a scholarship to attend a six-month course at the Institute of Social Studies in The Hague. Two chapters, 35 and 36 are on his impressions of the Netherlands and his decision to proceed to Hajj. Chapter 37 and 38 are a pilgrim’s tale. “Jhoot, fraud aur hirs ki daldal” (The quagmire of lies, fraud and greed), chapter 39, details author’s time at the Ministry of Industries as Director. For the next 200 pages, chapter 40 to 50, Mr. Shahab delves into politics of his time as observed by him as the Principal Secretary to Governor General Malik Ghulam Muhammad, President Iskander Mirza and General Ayub Khan. The last ten chapters of Shahab Nama deal with a variety of topics such as death of his mother (“Maa ji ki wafaat”), life of an Ambassador (“Rozgar-e-safeer”), the future of Pakistan (“Pakistan ka mustaqbil)” and so on. There is a chapter titled “Iffat” dedicated to his late wife. The last chapter is about his mystical experiences.

  

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1: Peer-e-Kamil (P.B.U.H)


2: Meri Zaat Zara-e-Be'Nishaan


3: Ab Mera Intezar Kar


4:  Hasil


5: Shehr-e-Zaat


6: Baat Umr Bhar Ki


7: Aao Pehla Qadam Dhartey hain


8: Aisa Kabhi Nahin Hota


9: Emaan Umeed Aur Mohabbat 


10: Mann-o-Salwa   Part-1  : Part-2   :  Part-3


11. Bas ik dag e Nadamat 

12. Teri Yaad Khare Gulab Hai 

13. La Hasil 


14. Koi Baat Hai Teri Baat Main 


15. Maat honay tak 


16. Soda 

17. Darbar-e-Dil    Part -1   :  Part -2


18. Hum Kahan K Sachchei Thei 


19- Thora Sa Aasman 


20- Wapsi 


21- Yeh Jo Subha Ka Aik Sitara Hai 


22. Zindagi Gulzaar Hai 


23. Band Kiwaaroan K Aage 


24. Kis Jahan Ka Zarr Liya


25. Husna Aur Husn Aara 


26. Hila -e- Jurrat   


27. Amar Bail


28. Koi Lamha Khwab Nahi Hota


29.  Sahar Eik Istaara Hai         

Mustansar Hussain Tarar

Complete Name :                        Mustansar Hussain Tarar
A.K.A. :                                         Chacha Jee
Currently Lives In :                    Lahore, Pakistan
Fields :                                           Writing, Acting, Comparing
Well Known Because Of :    His Travelogues and Compare of PTV's   Morning Transmission
First Book :                                    Nikley Teri Talaash Main
Latest Book :                                 Barfili Waadiyan
Adbi Appearences :              He Writes a Column in Weekly Akbar-e-Jehan by the name of Karwan Sirai

Mustansar Hussain Tarar talent is not confined to one particular genre. Those who have gained consciousness in the 90s or even late 80s may think of him as an enlightened anchor person. who appears on the small screen every time there significant national event happening. No, not at all. In the 70s we saw him act in many of television play, some of then written by him.  With drama series like Aik Haqeeqat Sau Afsaney and a memorable serial like Hazaron Raastey, his credentials were established as a playwright. And a good one too. But those who are into literature and have a penchant for reading books must be aware that Mustansar Hussain Tarar is an excellent travel writer as well.  He has so far written not less than a dozen travel accounts of various countries as well as a variety of picturesque and interesting locales of Pakistan.  Hunza Dastan, an account of his travel to the heavenly valley with his son also delighted the readers with his tongue-in-cheek remarks about anyone and everyone he came across the journey. Not that this was his only forte, also trying his hands at novels, his Des Huay Pardes was an insightful peek at the problems faced by the rustic Punjabi community. that had settled in England earlier and the dilemmas their off springs faced; confused of their original identity.  At present his literary activities are limited to a weekly column Karavan Saraye for the popular Urdu weekly, Akhbar-e-Jahan. However, what he has been able to achieve for PTV is sufficient for us to make him the Flashback personality of this week.  Tarar sahib has given a lot to our local idiot box. Be it comparing or drama writing (even his acting) he has had his personal indelible stamp on it. One look at his plays like Parinda or Hazaron Raastey would make us realize that well-defined characterization in his forte. Take for example Hazaron Raastey. Not many drama serials in the history of Pakistan television can claim to have touched upon the infirmities and paranoia of newly rich class, as well as the pride and self-assuredness. of the middle-class that never compromises on principles and long-held traditional beliefs. What Firdous Jamal, Abid Ali, Munawwar Saeed and Rubina Ashraf were able to accomplish in the serial was something that they couldn't manage to achieve again.  Prior to that, perhaps what brought Mustansar Hussain Tarar to public limelight was the character of Amjad that he played in Aik Haqeeqat Sau Afsaney. He played. A forthright journalist working under the fidgety Nisar Qadri (at his edgy best). Who can forget Nisar Qadri famous takya kalam, bhaee Amjad, maachis ho gi tumharey paas? Although one sees Mustansar sahib hosting shows, few and far between, and doing a good job at that, but his drama writing seems to have taken the back seat. 

And bearing in mind the kind of stuff that being churned out these days, perhaps there wasn't a time when his plays were needed on the idiot box than now. One can only hopes that he, in this era of mediocrity, comes up with something as poignant as Hazaron Raastey.

Books:

He is the author of more than 17 travelogs and many novels. His novel Raakh was nominated as one of the best in the history of sub-continent South-Asia. His books include:

1.  Andulus Mayn Ajnabi (اندلس میں اجنبی) (Stranger in Spain) :  Part-1    Part-2

2.  Bahhao (بھا و) (Flow) 

3.  Bay Izti Kharab (بے عزتی خراب) (Insulting dishonor) 

This phrase is deliberately wrong and commonly used this way in local communities, thus the book name. 

4.  Berfeeli Bulandiyan (برفیلی بلندیاں) (Snowy Heights) : 

Part-1    Part-2

5.  Carvan Sarai (کارواں سرایےؑ) (Caravan Motel) 

6.  CHIK CHUK (چک چک) (Remove the curtain) 

7.  CHITRAL DASTAAN (چترال داستان) (Chitral Tale) 

8.  Dais Huwaa Perdais (دیس ھٗوے پردیس) (Homeland becomes foreign land) : Part-1          Part-2

9.  Deyo Saai (دیوسا یی) 

10. Dakia aur Jolaha (ڈاکیا اور جولاھا) (Postman and cloth-maker) 

11. Gadhay Hamaray Bhai Hain (گدھے ھمارے بھایی ھیں) (Donkeys are our brothers) 

12. Ullo Hamaray Bhai Hain  (Owls are our brothers) 

13. Ghar-e-Hira mien ek Raat (a night in cave Hira) 

14. Guzara Naheen Hota (گزارا نھی ھوتا) (Hard to get by) 

15. Gypsi (جپسی) 

16. Hazaron Hain Shikway (ھزاروں ھیں شکوے) (Have thousands of complaints) 

17. Hazaron Raastay (ھزاروں راستے) (Thousands of paths) 

18. Hunza Dastaan (ھنزھ داستان) (Hunza Tale) : Part-1     Part-2       Part-3

19. K-2 Kahani (کے ٹو کھانی) (K2 Story) 

20. Kaalaash (کالاش) 

21. Khana Badosh (خانھ بدوش) (Gypsi) 

22. Moorat (مورت) (Idol) 

23. Mun Wal Kabbey Shariff (منھ ول کعبے شریف دے) (Face towards Qibla) 

24. Nanga Parbat (نانگاپربت) (named after the mountain) Part-1          Part-2

25. Nepal Nagri (نیپال نگری) (Land of Nepal) 

26. Niklay Teri Talash Main (نکلے تیری تلاش میں) (Out in your search) 

27. Pakhairoo (پکھیرو) (Birds) 

28. Parinday (پرندے) (Birds) 

29. Parwaz (پرواز) (Flight) 

30. Payar Ka Pehla Shehr (پیار کا پھلا شھر) (Love's first city) 

31. Putli Peking Ki (پتلی پیکنگ کی) (Monument from Peking) 

32. Qilaa Jangi (قلعھ جنگی) (Fortified war) 

33. Qurbat-e-Merg Main Mohabbat (قربت مرگ میں محبت) (Love in the vicinity of death)    Part-1          Part-2

34. Raakh (راکھ) (Ash) 

35. Safar Shumal Kay (سفر شمال کے) (Travels of the north) 

36. Shamshaal Baimesaal (شمشھال بیمثال) (Extraordinary Shamshaal) 

37. Shehpar (شھپر) (Wings) 

38. Shuter Murgh Riasat (شتر مرغ ریاست) (Ostrich State) 

39. Snow Lake (سنو لیک) 

40. Sunehri Ullo Ka Shaher (سنھری الو کا شھر) (The city of golden owl) 

41. Yaak Saraey (یاک سرایے) (Yaak Inn)