The Urdu writer, Zeenath Sajida dominated the literary and intellectual circles of Hyderabad for half a century. Often compared with Ismat Chughtai for her boldness, defiance and verbal craft, Zeenath wrote a number of popular short stories. But she was be
The Urdu writer, Zeenath Sajida dominated the literary and intellectual circles of Hyderabad for half a century. Often compared with Ismat Chughtai for her boldness, defiance and verbal craft, Zeenath wrote a number of popular short stories. But she was best known for her humorouskhaake(pen portraits) andinshaaiye(light sketches). Yet, her work has rarely been curated and translated for an English reader.
Nazia Akhtars nuanced translation brings Zeenaths sparkling wit and eloquent prose to a new readership and reminds us of the neglected legacy of Hyderabadi women writers. ThroughThe Deccan Sunwe celebrate Zeenath Sajidas place in a larger tradition of Urdu writing and culture, while also specifically enriching and diversifying perspectives on womens writing in Urdu.
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