Muhammad Hanif Shiwani

Muhammad Hanif Shiwani is an Urdu writer working in the tradition of tanz-o-mazah, a literary form that uses humour and satire to look closely at everyday life. He is the author of three collections, Meem Meem Mazameen (2021), Aap Se Parda Hai (2023) and Zakhm Khandan (2025). He lives in Yorkshire, where he has worked for many years as a surgeon and educator.