📖 Overview
Shahnaz Bashir is a Kashmiri author who writes fiction about life in conflict-torn Kashmir. His debut novel "The Half Mother" examines the psychological impact of enforced disappearances on families in the Kashmir Valley.
Bashir draws from his experiences growing up in Kashmir during decades of armed conflict. His work focuses on civilian experiences of violence, loss, and uncertainty in the region.
Before writing fiction, Bashir worked as a journalist covering Kashmir for various publications. This background informs his literary treatment of political themes and human rights issues.
His writing addresses the prolonged conflict's effects on ordinary people, particularly women and families. Bashir explores themes of grief, memory, and survival through characters navigating political violence and social upheaval.