Written by Amna Mufti, and directed by Sarmad Khoosat, this mini series is a narration of seven different stories of women from various walk of lives and their struggles. Episode 1: Yasmeen – A Protective Mother First story focuses on Yasmeen, her unemployeed-gambler-drinking husband who eventually bets his wife. She is broke after the incident,…
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Nemrah Ahmad: The power of her writing
She is like a magician, who can change people’s lives through her creative work. My life has significantly changed after reading her book. So, what did I learn from Nemrah Ahmad’s novels? Unlike others, I have not yet started wearing Hijaab like Haya. I have not yet started learning Quran Shareef like Mehmal. I have…
“Jannat Ke Pattay” by Nemrah Ahmed
“Jannat Ke Pattay” is my go to book. When I can’t decide what I should read, I open this. The characters, the story stays with me. Yet, I find it new every time I read it. I like how detailed her research is. I like how she interweaves the plot in different time periods. I like…
“Paras” By Rukhsana Nigar Adnan
My review of Rukhsana Nigar Adnan’s “Paras”
“Paras” by Nemrah Ahmed
My review of Nimra Ahmad’s “Paras”
My Earliest memories of books
I’ve been reading Urdu books since I was 4. I read kid’s books and magazines. Bachchon ka Mahnama Umang, Noor, Hilaal, and Butool. Our household was subscribed to Umang and Noor. As soon as the newspaper boy would deliver the magazine, I would devour the magazines until every single line is read, and re-read, and sometimes even remembered, and…
Urdu Book Genres
Assalam Alaikum, my fellow bookworms! Today, let’s dive into the captivating world of Urdu book genres and explore a unique classification that’s been gaining traction – the division between female-centric and male-centric popular fiction. Urdu literature is a treasure trove of diverse genres, each offering a distinct flavor to satiate our literary cravings. From heartwarming…