Mumtaz Mufti (About Author)
Mumtaz Mufti is one of the most famous and renowned Urdu writers. Urdu literature is incomplete without Mumtaz Mufti. He left a lasting legacy in Urdu literature. There are many wonderful books written by him. However, most of his fame came from his autobiography and travelogue. Ashfaq Ahmed and Qudrat Shehab were his literary contemporaries.
The biographies Alkh Nagri and Ali Pur ka Aili made him famous, as well as his travelogue Labaik. He was known as Mumtaz Mufti during his lifetime. Moreover, his grandson also used that name.
Author's Birth and Death
Mufti Mutaz Hussain's real name was Mufti Mumtaz Hussain. Mumtaz Mufti was born on September 11, 1905, in Batala (Gordaspor District) in the Indian Punjab to Mufti Muhammad Hussain. Mumtaz Mufti He got his early education in Amritsar, Mianwali, Multan, and Dera Ghazi Khan. He did his BA from Dera Ghazi Khan, FA from Amritsar, and Islamia College, Lahore.
Many of his legendary collections have been published, including In Kahi, Gahmaghami, Chip, Rogni Patel, and Same Ka Bandhan. He also wrote travelogues such as Hind Yatra and Lubik and is the author of books on sketching, onion peels, and search. He died on October 27, 1995, at the age of 91 in Islamabad.
Prominent Mufti A prominent name in Urdu literature. Mumtaz Mufti was known in his early days as a liberal and secular intellectual. Like Mumtaz Shirin, he was impressed by Freud's work. According to Ashfaq Ahmed, a close friend of Mumtaz Mufti, Mumtaz Mufti was so fond of unknown literature before the partition of India that he was often seen reading novels by many unknown Swedish writers.
Mumtaz Mufti was initially a staunch opponent of the Partition of India but later became known as a very patriotic Pakistani and Islamist. It is said that this change in his caste took place after his association with Qudratullah Shehab.
Although his personality was influenced by the habits, manners, and ideas of Qudratullah Shehab, he still managed to maintain his unity and untouchability as a writer. Mumtaz Mufti's writings mostly seem to highlight many aspects and evils of society.
Mumtaz Mufti Books List and His Literary Work
Below are the novels, short stories, and books authored by Mufti. By clicking the titles, you can read the books online or download them.
- Aukhay Awalray (اوکھے اولڑے1995ء)
- Doctor Ka Istemaal
- Ram Din(1986 رام دین)
- Un Kahi (ان کہی پہلا افسانوی مجموعہ)
- Labbaik (لبیک)
- Chup (چپ)
- Aur Okhay Log(اوکھے لوگ)
- Aapa( اپنا)
- Guria Ghar(گڑیا گھر)
- Ismaraeen(اسمارائیں)
- Nizam e Sakka(نظام سقا )
- Kahi Na Jai(کہی ناجائے)
- Muftianey(مفتیانے)
- Piyaaz Ke Chilkay( پیاز کے چلکے)
- Gudi Ki Kahani( گڈی کی کہانی)
- Roughani Putlay(روغنی پتلے)
- Samay Ka Bandhan(سمے کا بندھن )
- Hind Yatra(ہند یاترا )
- Okhay Awallayاوکھے اولڑے()
- Talash(تلاش )
- Asmarain(اسمارائیں)
Winning Award:
In 1986, he was honored with the Sitara-e-Imtiaz award, and in 1989 with the Munshi Premchand award. Pakistan Post Office also released a commemorative stamp in 2013 in honor of the legendary Urdu writer.
Books On mumtaz Mufti
The books are written about Mumtaz Mufti's life and literary work. Reading these books will provide you with authentic information about the author. These books are the most authentic and valuable for reading Mumtaz mufti's life.
- Mumtaz Mufti- Hawal o Asaar by Dr. Robina Rafiq
- Ali Pur ka Mufti by Prof. Ahmad Aqeel Rubi
- Mumtaz Mufti- Hayat Aur Adabi Khidmat by Dr. Rehan Hassan
- Mumtaz Mufti ka Fikari Artqa by Dr. Najiba Arif