Mazhar Kaleem facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mazhar Kaleem
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مظہر کلیم
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| Born | 22 July 1942 Kiri Afghanan, Multan, Pakistan |
| Died | 26 May 2018 (aged 75) Multan, Pakistan |
| Occupation | Lawyer, novelist, Anchorperson |
| Period | 1968 – 2018 |
| Genre | Detective Stories |
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Mazhar Kaleem (Urdu: مظہر کلیم) was a famous Pakistani writer. He lived from 1942 to 2018. He was best known for his exciting spy novels. These books were part of the "Imran Series." He also wrote many short stories for children. Besides writing, he was a lawyer and hosted a radio show.
He wrote around 600 spy novels. He also wrote about 5000 short stories for children. One famous children's series he wrote was "Umro Aiyyar."
About Mazhar Kaleem
Mazhar Kaleem was born on July 22, 1942. His birthplace was Multan, Pakistan. His father, Hamid Yar Khan, was a police officer. Mazhar Kaleem's real name was Mazhar Nawaz Khan. He later used "Kaleem" as his writing name.
He went to Islamia High School Multan. He then studied at Emerson College. He was very good at basketball and bodybuilding there. After college, he taught at a high school for a short time.
He later went to the University of Multan. There, he earned degrees in Urdu Literature and Law. He became a senior lawyer. Writing novels was his hobby, not his main job. He also hosted a radio talk show. It was called "Jamhoor-de-Awaz."
His Unique Writing Style
Mazhar Kaleem wrote many books in the "Imran Series." This series was first started by another writer, Ibn-e-Safi. Mazhar Kaleem used some of the same characters. However, he created his own special writing style.
He wrote over 400 novels in this series. He introduced a new way of writing spy stories. Many people in Pakistan grew up reading his books. He became a very popular writer.
What He Wrote
Mazhar Kaleem wrote more than 500 books. These include long and short mystery novels. They are all part of the "Imran Series." He also wrote many short stories just for children.
Popular Stories
- Action Agency
- Basashi
- Be Jurm
- Black Sun
- Black Feather
- Blue Eye
- Double White
- Dus Crore May Dou Shetaan
- Fohag International
- Gang war
- Hawk Eye
- HaaraKari
- Kamran Mission
- Limelight
- Sabolat
- Safli Dunya
- Shogi Pama
- Silver Girl
- Terntola
- Weather boss
- Asadam
- Chief Agent
- Dashing Agent
