Aslam Pervez

Mohammad Aslam Pervez is an accomplished writer, playwright, editor and literary contributor with extensive experience in Indian theatre and literature. A graduate in Arts, he served as an editor of Lok Rajya, an Urdu publication of the Government of Maharashtra, Mumbai, before his retirement. His creative work reflects a deep engagement with storytelling, dramatic writing, literary criticism and the rich traditions of Indian theatre.

Aslam Pervez has written plays in Hindi and Gujarati, exploring a wide range of themes and human experiences. His notable works include Picnic, Pankh Hote Toh…, Aap Ka Manto and Manto and Uncle Sam. His literary contributions also include Afsano Ke Darmiyaan, a critical study of twelve lesser-known stories by Saadat Hasan Manto. Through his work on Manto’s writings, he has contributed to the exploration and appreciation of one of the most influential voices in Urdu literature.

His plays have been staged under the direction of several prominent theatre directors, including Nadira Zaheer Babbar, Chetan Datar and Sunil Shanbag. He has also translated and adapted plays by noted playwrights such as Badal Sircar, Jayant Pawar and Mahesh Elkunchwar, helping bring diverse theatrical works to wider audiences.

His writing has appeared in various Urdu and Hindi literary publications, including Aaj Kal, Shair, Naya Waraq and Imkaan. His plays have received recognition at drama competitions and theatre festivals, earning awards for writing and dramatic productions.

Beyond playwriting, Aslam Pervez has contributed to literary publishing and editorial work, including association with Aitraaf Publication Group and the Urdu quarterly magazine Naya Waraq.

At LekhHub.com, Mohammad Aslam Pervez brings a wealth of literary experience, a strong understanding of dramatic storytelling and a lasting commitment to the written word. His work stands at the intersection of literature and theatre, offering readers a perspective shaped by years of creative writing, editing, adaptation and engagement with India’s multilingual literary traditions.