Bano Qudsiya born in 1928. She is a playwright, writer and spiritualist from Pakistan. She’s known as the best Urdu novelist and short story writer. Her best novel is Raja Gidh. She has written a number of television and stage plays in both languages Urdu and Punjabi.
Bano Qudsiya is famous novelist Ashfaq Ahmed’s wife. She says that she never discussed any of her work with her husband nor has the writer-spouse ever tried to influence her writing. "We work very independently. Writing a book is like bearing a child and you do not share that with anyone. God is your only confidant. It is also like falling in love. You keep it personal and private."The Graduate Award for Best Playwright was conferred on Bano in 1986, 1988 and 1990. In 1986, she was also given the Taj Award for Best Playwright. Her famous Urdu plays are Hawa Kay Naam, Tamasil and Seharay and Khaleej.
Bano Qudsiya is now working on a novel which she plans to title Dastan Serai, after her home. "I formally started work on this novel in 1992. Prior to this, I had worked on it during the 1950s. The novel is set against the backdrop of Partition and revolves around the theme of intention and motivation. It highlights the importance of intention as the key determinant behind every act." She did a lot of work in Urdu some of them are
- Adhi baat
- Aatish Zeir Pa
- Aik Din
- Amr Bail
- Doosra Darwaza
- Dast Basta
- Tamasil
- Raja Gidh
- Tawajho Ki Talib
- Hawa Kay Naam
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