<br>The book Urdu Tanz o Mazah Sir Syed Ahmad Khan to Muhammad Khalid Akhtar is a collection of Humour & Satire Essays / Articles by Sheema Majeed, who has earned a big-name for urdu research and compilations. Her other research / selection works include Maqalat-e-Hasan Askari, Shakespeare Ke Dramay, Shahab Nama, Mansoor Hallaj (Personality and Work) and Urdu Tanz o Mazah. This book has selective 34 pieces of urdu humour and satire including essays, short story, articles, column and sketches, by the 34 different authors from Sir Syed Ahmad Khan to Muhammad Khalid Akhtar. We hope, urdu lovers will find this book very informative and productive. Followings essays / articles are included in this book:

Bahas o Takrar Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, Ghalib Jadeed Shora ki aik majlis me Kanhaiya Lal Kapoor, Mujhe mere Doston se Bachao Sajjad Haider Yaldram, Ibn-ul-waqt Deputy Nazeer Ahmad, Ghalib Mirza Ghalib, Hadees ul Ghashia Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Bahadur Shah or Phool Walon ki Sair Farhat Ullah Baig, Simon Commission & Hindustan Muhammad Ali Johar, Me Ek Mian Hoon Pitras Bukhari, Asaan Urdu Dr. Abdul Haq, Chacha Chhakkan ne Tasveer Tangi Imtiaz Ali Taj, Hum Aik Motor Khareedainge Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi, Sawere Jo Kal Ankh Meri Khuli Saadat Hasan Minto, Swadeshi Rail Shaukat Thanvi, Chand Ghantay Aik Molvi Ke Sath Niaz Fatehpuri, Punjab Ka Jughraphia Sindbad Jahazi, Khandani Moatbar Nai Abdul Majeed Salik, Qarz o Maqrooz Sultan Haider Josh, Alshuzri Mirza Azeem Baig Chughtai

Shararti (Naughty) is a collection of Funny, Humourous and Satire Articles, Essays and Character Sketches written by famous urdu humour figure Gul Naukhaiz Akhtar who has written many comedy plays and scripts like Eid Darbar, Layari King, Cookie Bakery, Darling for Pakistan Television (PTV), GEO TV Channel, ARY TV Channel & Express News. He is also a serious writer, poet, journalist and columnist. He has over 9 books on his credit, most of them are collection of humour and stire articles written time to time on different magazines and web sites. The names of his books are: No Khezian, Don't worry, Shararti, Taien Taien Fish, Chharji (short stories), Ankhain Ghazal hain aap ki (ghazliat), Talisma (Novel). His book Chharji has won an award. Following is included in this book:

Kitab paRhne ka Tariqa, Good Morning, Mere Bachpan Ke Din, Mujhe Daku ban'a hay, Nurses hon tou esi, America pasand nahi, Anthrax Bin Laden, Eid Cards, Roza Khoron Ki Himayat Me, Mazaydar Ghaltian, Bush Ke Galay Me Biscuit, Aik Herat Angez Aijad, Sulany Wali Films, Ba Asar Shakhsiat Ki Advance qabrain, Internet Seekhne ka asaan tariqa, Selfmade Culture, Kiraya Nama, Me Aik Palmist hoon, Bathroom Writers, Muqablay or Inkashafat

Jumla Haqooq Gher Mahfooz by Anwar Ahmad Alvi is a small but very nice collection of his humurous piece of writings. Its a collection of his articles written mostly in Akhbar-e-Khawateen Karachi. The book has been published many times, proving its popularity. Following articles and essays are included in this book: Mujhe Kis Dabbay Me Daalie, Jaan hay tou Jahan hay, Gashti Mazar...Bebas Zaireen, Nakaamion Ka NichoR, Walid Sahib ki Mezbani me Pandra Din, LaRki kisi ki pass ho ya imtahan rahay, Hum ne aik School me Parhaya, Yaldram ki pervi me, yaar se chheR chali jaye asad.

<br>Adh Khila Gulab is a collection of funny humourous articles written by award winning poet, writer, columnist and palmist Hafiz Muzaffar Mohsin published in different magazines. This book is 24th addition to his credit. He has written many books on travelogue, poetry, humour, children books and a book on astrology. His two books have won United Bank Writer's Guild and National Book Foundation awards. Following are some of the columns included in this book: free use of books in fightings, sharif admi ka badalta faisla, revenge of mosquito, three idiots, prime time crime time, local characters of harry potter, atomic power chief secretary, USA aid and Intellectual Nation, Colourful Security and Red Head, Black Water & Valuable Advice.

<br>Akbar Badshah or Birbal Ki Dastanain (Akbar Emperor & Birbal Stories) is an Urdu Translation by Ameer Ali Khan from the book 'Akbar Aur Birbal by Kunwar Anil Kumar' and contains 98 stories. Akbar Beerbal Stories are very famous and popular in India and Pakistan among all ages of people, also known by other names like Beerbal Stories. The Mughal Emperor, Akbar The Great ruled India from 1560 to 1605. He himself was illiterate, but he invited several learned people in his court. Among these people, nine were very famous and were called Nav Ratna (nine jewels of the Mogul Crown) of his court. Birbal was one of them and most known of his valuable advice and problems solving. Birbal (1528-1583) is surely one of the most popular figures in Indian history equally regarded by adults and children. Birbal's duties in Akbar's court were mostly administrative and military but he was a very close friend of Akbar too, because Akbar loved his wisdom, wit and subtle humor. He was a minister in the administration of Mogul Emperor Akbar and one of the members of inner council of nine advisors. The exchanges between Akbar and Birbal have been recorded in many volumes. Many of these have become folk stories in Indian tradition.

Many courtiers of Akbar, were jealous with Birbal and often plotted for his downfall. There are many stories found on this issue too.

We are sure, kitaabghar.com readers will enjoy reading this collection of indian folk stories filled with wit & wisdom.

Tunz-o-Mazah by Rukhsana Nazli is a small collection of humorous and witty/satire essays, columns and articles written by famous humor writers of urdu langugae like Ibn-e-insha, Mushtaq Ahmad Yousafi, Shoukat Thanavi, Kanayah Lal Kapoor, Rajindar Singh Bedi, Sabir Ali Hashmi, Aziz Jubran Ansari, Syed Nusrat, Dr. Muhmmad Mohsin, Nayyar Ijaz, Abid Moiz, F.A. Noori, Mirza Aasi Akhtar, Waheed-ur-Rahman Khan, Abu-l-Farah Humayon, and Muhammad Abdul Qadir Taban. Following essays are included in this book: Aagey wala adami, Naveed Tahir kay nam, Ustad Murhoom, Sezar Mata Hari aur Mirza, Humzulf, Miss Chambili, Shadi gharaphy, Ghusti Aqubatkhana, Kalam-e-sinf-e-nazuk be-asar,Dadi fail hogye, Ub kaha yari ki hay woh rusm-o-ada, Gur yohi rota raha, Bursat kay baad, Mudhosh Manpori, Shikum hay ya sitam, Mungal ishtika, Aik chohey ka pegham, Wrong nubmer, Auratin muskarana kia janey and Nigah-e-fitnagur. We hope, Kitaab Ghar readers will like this book and give comments on this collection