Farhan Akhtar Kazmi

@farhan_akhtar_kazmi

Writing historical short stories, Old Delhi alleyways, and craftsman legacies.

Published Stories & Essays

2 stories

Short Stories 4 min read

What “Idgah” Reveals Through One Child’s Purchase

A close reading of Premchand’s Idgah explores Hamid’s purchase, his grandmother’s response and how one practical decision gives a short story force.

Oct 8, 2026 →

Short Stories 3 min read

The Bevel of the Qalam

In a six-foot alcove of Urdu Bazaar, an aging katib cuts a fresh bamboo reed to letter an ancestral property deed against the noise of digital presses.

Sep 5, 2026 →