Shah Mohammad ka Tanga

DETAILS : 

• Author : Ali Akbar Natiq, Mirza A.B. Baig
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rajpal and Sons
  
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 1, 2017
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ Hindi
  
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 204 pages
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9386228165
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9386228161
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 200 g

ABOUT THE BOOK

Shah Mohammad ka Tanga (Shah Mohammad’s Tonga) is a celebrated collection of Urdu short stories by Ali Akbar Natiq. This specific edition, often associated with Mirza A.B. Baig, brings Natiq’s raw and powerful storytelling to a wider audience, solidifying his reputation as one of the most significant voices in contemporary Urdu literature.

The title story, Shah Mohammad ka Tanga, is a poignant look at the displacement of tradition by modernity, set against the backdrop of rural Punjab.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

• Ali Akbar Natiq is a multifaceted literary figure—a poet, novelist, and short story writer.  Background: Hailing from Okara, Punjab, his firsthand experience with rural life informs his writing.  Acclaim: He is often compared to legends like Saadat Hasan Manto for his boldness and Munshi Premchand for his empathetic portrayal of the rural poor. Notable Works: Apart from this collection, his novel Naulakhi Kothi is considered a modern classic of Urdu literature.

• Mirza A.B. Baig has played a crucial role in the curation, editing, or critical analysis of Natiq's work. His involvement ensures that the cultural and linguistic nuances of Natiq’s Punjab are accessible to a broader Urdu-reading public, particularly those in urban centers who may be disconnected from rural realities.