Renowned novelist mostly known for his famed Urdu spy-fiction novel, Mazhar Kaleem passed away at the age of 75, after prolonged illness here on Saturday
Multan, (Pakistan Point News - 26th May, 2018) : Renowned novelist mostly known for his famed urdu spy-fiction novel, Mazhar Kaleem passed away at the age of 75, after prolonged illness here on Saturday. Mazhar Kaleem was best known for his 'Imran' series of Urdu spy novels originally created by Ibn-e-Safi. One of Urdu's best-selling spy novels, the series revolved around Ali Imran, a comical secret agent who controls the Secret Service. The first book of the series, Khaufnaak Imarat, was published in October 1955.
In the works, Imran appeared as a solo detective; however, later in the ninth book, Dhuaen ki Tehreer, he is portrayed as the chief of Secret Service as X-2. Kaleem also served as the anchorperson of a Saraiki radio talk show from Radio Multan, Jamhoor-de-Awaz. His funeral prayers was offered at Multan's Abdali Mosque. Some of his popular works include: Makazonga, Sabolate Aager, Shogi Pama, Double White, Kaya Palat, Shalmaak, Bagop, Khamoash Cheikhein, Calendar Killer, Ganja Bhikari, Ladies Secret Service (Imran Fareedi Series), Black Prince, Aika Baan and Hara Kari.
