Khala Afsana by Rimsha Riaz

Khala by Rimsha Riaz. A heart-touching Urdu afsana about the silent struggles of a woman known only as “Khala.” Download free PDF or read online on Kitab Nagri Store.

Khala – Afsana by Rimsha Riaz Summary

Genre: Social | Emotional | Family Drama

Khala by Rimsha Riaz is a deeply emotional and reflective short story that captures the often unspoken sacrifices, loneliness, and emotional depth of a woman known simply as Khala (aunt). It is not just a title it becomes a whole life’s identity, swallowed by responsibilities and shaped by the expectations of others.

Plot Overview:

The story begins with Khala as a kind, giving, and quiet figure in a typical Pakistani household who is always there, always serving, but rarely seen for who she really is. As the story unfolds, the reader is taken aback by her unmarried life, lost dreams, and silent heartbreak, sacrificed for the betterment of her siblings, nieces, and nephews.

Khala becomes a symbol of emotional labor that is unrequited, unnoticed, but extremely necessary. Her story is one of silent love, patience, and social neglect. Rimsha Riaz’s sensitive writing brings out the bitter pain of a woman who gave everything without asking for anything in return.

Key Themes:

• Women’s emotional sacrifice in desi households
• Unmarried women and social stigma
• Neglect of caregivers in families
• Emotional isolation masked as contentment
• Reflection on human gratitude and value

In the end, the story leaves a lasting impression, making readers question: How many Khalas do we know in real life, and how often do we ignore their silent tears behind the smiles?

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