Who is Shahzad Bashir (the Novelist)?
Overview
- Name: Shahzad Bashir (شزاد بشیر), born June 15, 1976, in Karachi, Pakistan
- A prolific Urdu fiction writer, entrepreneur, publisher, and promoter of Urdu literature through digital means shahzad.kitabdost.com
Literary Career
- Started Writing Fiction: Began novel-writing in 2020, launching Kitabdost.com, a major platform for Urdu novels.
- First Novel: “Superman,” inspired by his school life, published December 25, 2020
- Breakthrough: In May 2021, inspired by the famed Ishtiaq Ahmed, he wrote Mission Point Blank, launching the popular Ridwan Series
Prolific Output
- 50+ novels authored across multiple series by early 2024, spanning spy detective, motivational, romantic, and social genres.
- In 2024 alone, he published 34 novels, reaching over 50 novels total—making him one of Pakistan’s most prolific Urdu writers.
Notable Series
- Ridwan Series (spy fiction): Includes Mission Point Blank, Wild Land Se Farar, Mission Pegasus, etc.
- DSP Tahir Series: Action-packed; titles like Khamosh Pukar, Autograph Ka Qatal, Jurm Ka Dhuwan.
- Inspector Jarar Series, Viki Mona Series, Mutafariq Series, Aap Beti Series, and the Egyptology-themed Hanoot Series (horror elements) Kitab Dost .commagazine.kitabdost.com.
Digital and Entrepreneurial Ventures
- Founder & CEO, Maktaba Kitab Dost, a publishing house and bookstore that publishes his novels and supports emerging writers
- Built Kitabdost.com to provide free, accessible Urdu fiction downloads, especially inspired by the works of Ishtiaq Ahmed
- Engages readers with columns, humor, and social commentary through his site’s “شہزادانہ باتیں” section, as well as multimedia platforms
Recognition
- Awarded the prestigious Ishtiaq Ahmed Award 2024 by the Children’s Literary Society for his extraordinary contributions to Urdu literature
- Versatility across genres: His work spans spy fiction, horror, military missions, science fiction, and Egyptology/time travel, pushing the boundaries of Urdu storytelling
Independent Sources (Interviews)
Dosheeza Digest : (January 2024) intervewed by Nasreen Akhter Naina
https://www.facebook.com/shahzadbashir.author/posts/pfbid02hFoJQPfPSHp3UKmPrQnvuikrWnUYoZXcFBw878sptULqrNYP4Ke6sV2YVMupjaTl
Adeeb Nagar Interview: https://www.facebook.com/groups/677740402676631/posts/1416995645417766/
Monthly Jugnu (April 2022)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/maktabakitabdost/permalink/3043169409266022/
Naye Ufaq : (January 2025)
“وہ کیا تھا؟” نئے افق ڈائجسٹ جنوری 2025 کے شمارے میں میری پراسرار تحریر !
https://www.facebook.com/share/19YfPYVV2t/
Shahzad Bashir Author “Live Interview” by Muhammad Faheem Alam at Bookfair 2021 Karachi Expo Center
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94K5QgZkDnI
Margalla News (August 2022) Interview by Nauman Haider Hami
https://www.facebook.com/groups/492358867480851/?multi_permalinks=5510406439009377&hoisted_section_header_type=recently_seen
Margalla News ( october 2024 interview by Hakeem Jaffar)
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1JNMkV476x/
Press For Peace Organization
https://www.facebook.com/pressforpeace/posts/550008577155429
In Summary
Shahzad Bashir is a dynamic force in contemporary Urdu fiction—especially known for revitalizing the spy thriller genre. Born in Karachi, he turned his passion into a prolific career through creative writing, digital innovation, and publishing. With dozens of novels across multiple series and an expanding reach through Maktaba Kitab Dost, he’s earned recognition and admiration across generations of readers.