Kivaar Ki Oat Se: A Story of Eternal Waiting | Akhtar Orenvi

Akhtar Orenvi's Masterpiece: Kivaar Ki Oat Se. A Heart-Touching Urdu Afsana Recited by Raheel Farooq.

Short Story: Kivaar Ki Oat Se (کواڑ کی اوٹ سے)
Writer: Akhtar Orenvi (اختر اورینوی)

Have you ever waited for someone who never came? Akhtar Orenvi suggests that sometimes, the wait itself becomes the life. Share your thoughts on the ending of this story in the comments below.

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AKHTAR ORENVI

Akhtar Orenvi stands among those early craftsmen who helped the Urdu short story find its true contour and confidence. Born in Oren, a small town in Bihar’s Monghyr district, he grew up under the quiet influence of Syed Wazarat Hussain and later shaped his mind through rigorous study—first a B.A. in English, then advanced degrees in Urdu, culminating in a D.Litt. His life as a teacher at Patna University ran parallel to his life as a writer, and both paths nourished each other until his passing in 1977. In his work, one meets a scholar refined by discipline and a storyteller warmed by imagination. His collections "Akhtar Orenvi ke Afsaney" and "Kaliyan aur Kante", his novel "Hasrat-e-Tameer", and his critical and historical writings reveal a mind deeply engaged with the traditions of Urdu, especially the towering figures of Iqbal and Nazir Akbarabadi.

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THE STORY

"Intezar... (Waiting...)" It is a word heavier than mountains, longer than centuries, and sharper than a blade. In the vast tradition of Urdu storytelling, few have captured the haunting beauty of an eternal vigil like Akhtar Orenvi.

Kivaar Ki Oat Se (From Behind the Door) is a poignant narrative that centers on a pair of eyes—living, burning, and unblinking—hidden behind the half-opened leaf of a door. While the world outside transforms, replacing horse carriages with roaring engines and dirt roads with asphalt, an old woman remains frozen in time. She sits in the shadows of a bicycle repair shop, amidst the rhythmic hammering of coppersmiths, waiting for a husband who left for Calcutta decades ago.

This is not merely a story of separation; it is a tragedy of hope. As generations shift and the cycle of life turns from mother to daughter to granddaughter, the door remains slightly ajar—a symbol of a promise unkept and a love that refuses to die. Akhtar Orenvi masterfully juxtaposes the mechanical, soulless motion of the street with the intense, soulful stillness of the woman, leading to a climax that is as ironic as it is heartbreaking.

Join Raheel Farooq—the voice of Lehja—as he breathes life into this classic text. Through his signature recitation, witness the sorrow of the Kivaar, the allure of the Oat, and the silence that speaks louder than the noise of the world.

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LEHJA

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