Dr. Mahtab Alam

Dr. Mahtab Alam, an eminent Urdu scholar, renowned journalist, critic, researcher, creative
writer, and poet, has made remarkable contributions to Urdu literature and journalism. With
over 20 books on Urdu research and criticism and more than 600 articles published in reputed
journals in India and abroad, his work is globally recognized. Many of his books have been
published by esteemed institutions and national publishers, with some included in the
curriculum of the Higher Education Department of Madhya Pradesh and various universities
across the country.

A polyglot, Dr. Alam is proficient in Hindi, English, Urdu, Arabic, and Persian, demonstrating
a deep command of languages. Many of his original and translated works are prescribed in
prestigious universities, and several editions of his notable books, Political Theory, Television
Interview, and Bazaar-e-Adab, have been published. His book (Ghair Muslim Aashiqane Urdu
aur Wast-e-Hind) was awarded by the Uttar Pradesh Urdu Academy, while his research work
Wast-e-Hind Mein Urdu Adab received a State Award, and Tehzeeb won a National Award
from the Madhya Pradesh Urdu Academy.

His compilation Aitbaar-e-Adab, based on the literary work of the renowned poet Manzar
Bhopali, is highly regarded in literary circles. His extensive academic contributions have
earned him recognition from prestigious literary institutions in India and abroad. Additionally,
his articles have been published in Hindi and English, further showcasing his versatility as a
writer.

With more than 26 years of experience in journalism, Dr. Alam has been actively involved in
journalism and served as a Special Correspondent for ETV Urdu and News 18. He has also
rendered significant service to teaching and research in Urdu literature for over three decades
and is frequently invited to deliver extension lectures at central universities and academic
centers across India.

Dr. Alam is a Board of Studies member at MLB College, Bhopal (M.P.), Dr. P.A. Inamdar
University, Pune, Maharashtra, and an Honorary Professor at Jagran Lakecity University,
Bhopal (M.P.). His reputation as a journalist, intellectual, and academic administrator places
him among the leading figures in the literary and journalistic community, embodying the rich
tradition of poets like Ghalib, Mir, Dagh, Faiz, and Firaq Gorakhpuri. His deep understanding
of Indian society and history, coupled with his eloquent expression, makes him a gifted and
influential figure in contemporary Urdu literature and journalism.