Ashfaq Ahmed

About

Indian author who published more than twenty books and received the Sitara-i-Imtiaz literary honor. His literary works include Zaviya, Gadaria, and Aik Muhabbat Sau Afsaney.

Before Fame

He worked for Radio Azad Kashmir before becoming a professor of Urdu studies at Dayal Singh College, Lahore and later, Rome University.

Trivia

He became drawn to Sufism toward the end of his life.

Family Life

He was married to fellow writer Bano Qudsia. Born in India, he later moved to Pakistan and also spent time in Europe and the United States.

Associated With

Like fellow writer Chetan Bhagat, Ahmed was born in India.