Ilyas Sitapuri

Ilyas Sitapuri (30 October 1934 – 1 October 2003) was a Pakistani historical fiction writer. He is known for writing historical stories for Sabrang Digest and Suspense Digest. His popular stories and novels include, Kashmir Ki Kali, Daastan-e-Hoor, Bala Khanay Ki Dulhan, and Sikandar-e-Azam.

Early life Sitapuri was born as Muhammad Ilyas Khan on 30 October 1934, in Sitapur, British India. His family belonged to the Yusufzai tribe who had migrated to Sitapur during the reign of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. In 1952, he migrated to Pakistan and settled in Karachi.

Writing style Sitapuri makes historical facts live with fictional characters and vivid scripts, so that the readers find themselves actually walking in the remote era. He intelligently portrays human instincts and psychology while writing about historical events.

Personal life Sitapuri was married to Zia Tasneem Bilgrami who also used to write Islamic biographies in Suspense Digest. They had 5 daughters and 3 sons. One of their daughters, Zanobia, is a performing artist and journalist. Ajaib Khana e Ishq Dastan E Hoor Haram Sara Raag Ka Badan Andar Ka Admi Bala Khanay Ki Dulhan Sikandar E Azam Ashna Parast Parsayee Ka Khumar Changez Khan Taimur Lang Ghulam Badshah Mahkoom Khaleefa Taj Mahal Khaqan e Azam Qaraqaram k baasi Farzand e Aasman Dasht ka Bhedia Bint e Hawa Visal e Sanam

Death Sitapuri died on 1 October 2003, in Karachi.