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Maahi / ماہی
15 pages, ebook
Published February 1, 2025
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May 16, 2025
Aww, this was so cute
October 25, 2025
A short story ! It’s about how we shouldn’t judge people by their looks or appearance because we never really know what someone’s like inside or what they’re capable of. a cute little university love angle. Overall, it’s a sweet and meaningful read.. ✨
August 3, 2025
3.5 ⭐
February 6, 2025
سمیرا حمید کچھ لکھیں اور وہ پراثر اور خوبصورت نہ ہو؟ ہو ہی نہیں سکتا! بہت پیارا افسانہ ہے۔ گاؤں کا ایک لڑکا دانیال اور شہر کی ایک لڑاکا....میرا مطلب لڑکی، مہ جبیں کی کہانی۔ اس میں دادا جی کا کردار سب سے اچھا لگا۔
"دیکھو! سنجیدگی سے ایک بات کہوں کبھی امیر ہونے کی خواہش نہ کرنا ، بڑی ذلالت ہے اس میں"
"کسی امیر کو دیکھ کر لگتا تو نہیں کہ وہ ذلیل ہو رہا ہے۔"
"پیسے بہت سی چیزیں خرید دیتے ہیں لیکن بہت سا احساس کھا جاتے ہیں۔"
"دیکھو! سنجیدگی سے ایک بات کہوں کبھی امیر ہونے کی خواہش نہ کرنا ، بڑی ذلالت ہے اس میں"
"کسی امیر کو دیکھ کر لگتا تو نہیں کہ وہ ذلیل ہو رہا ہے۔"
"پیسے بہت سی چیزیں خرید دیتے ہیں لیکن بہت سا احساس کھا جاتے ہیں۔"
May 25, 2025
Sweet little story.
May 30, 2025
Loved it!!!
Read
September 11, 2025seems unreal yet so loving!
February 10, 2025
2.5 🌟
I like sumaira hameed's writing but this one did not touch my heart the way her writing does always
I like sumaira hameed's writing but this one did not touch my heart the way her writing does always
April 10, 2025
It was different from her other work which i have read. It was really simple story without her signature writing style so i was little disappointed
September 15, 2026
Novellete.
Story -
The story revolves around Daniyal, a simple village boy from a remote and underdeveloped area where even basic facilities such as electricity and telephone services are unavailable. He becomes the first person from his village to leave for higher education in the city, carrying with him the values and simplicity of his rural upbringing.
At university, he meets Mahi, a lively, tomboyish girl with a cheerful personality. She enjoys teasing him and pulling his leg, but beneath her playful nature is a genuine friendship. Although they are quite different from one another, they gradually become close friends.
Around the same time, Mahi begins receiving mysterious letters. Sometimes they are found inside her bag, sometimes in the library, and sometimes attached to her car. The letters contain different messages and soon become a topic of discussion throughout the university. Nobody knows who is writing them, and the mystery only adds to Mahi’s popularity among the students.
One day, Mahi expresses a desire to visit Daniyal’s village. Daniyal politely refuses. He explains that the people in his village are extremely conservative and judgmental. According to him, her modern style of dressing would attract criticism, and although the remarks would be directed at him rather than her, he would still feel uncomfortable putting her in that situation.
The very next day, Daniyal’s grandfather arrives in the city to visit him. During their conversation, Mahi repeats to him the exact words Daniyal had used to discourage her from visiting the village. Amused by her honesty, the grandfather immediately invites her to come and see the village for herself.
Some time later, Mahi accepts the invitation and visits Daniyal’s village. She spends time with the family and villagers before returning to the city. Daniyal only discovers afterward that she had visited his home without informing him, leaving him surprised and somewhat upset that she had kept it from him.
As time passes, Daniyal notices that Mahi has suddenly stopped coming to university. Concerned, he tries to find out what happened. His search eventually leads him to her father’s office, where he learns that Mahi has gotten married and moved to the United States. The news leaves him shocked, and with no way to contact her, he is forced to move on with his life.
Six years later, Daniyal has completed his education, earned a position at a university in the United Kingdom, and is working there as a lecturer. One day, while going about his routine, he unexpectedly sees a woman who looks exactly like Mahi. Certain that it is her, he calls out her name and runs after her. When she turns around, his suspicion is confirmed.
Overwhelmed by the unexpected reunion, Daniyal invites her for coffee. During their conversation, he mentions that his grandfather is also in the city because he has been brought there for an eye surgery. Mahi immediately expresses a desire to meet him.
When Mahi meets Daniyal’s grandfather, she finally reveals the story of the years she had spent away. She explains that the man she married was completely different from the person he had pretended to be before marriage. He was already married and had a daughter from his first wife. Eventually, his first marriage ended as well, and the situation became increasingly complicated.
Mahi further reveals that the little girl living with her is not her biological daughter. She is actually her former husband’s daughter from his first marriage. Despite everything that happened, Mahi developed a deep bond with the child. She fought a legal battle for custody and ultimately succeeded. Since then, she has been raising the girl on her own, working hard to provide her with a stable life and future.
After hearing everything, Daniyal’s grandfather becomes convinced that the two belong together. Seeing the affection and respect they still have for one another, he expresses his wish to see them married. With his encouragement, Daniyal and Mahi finally begin a new chapter of their lives together.
After their marriage, Daniyal makes a confession he has kept hidden for years. He tells Mahi that he had always loved her. The mysterious letters that had once appeared in her bag, in the library, and on her car had all been written by him. He had wanted to confess his feelings properly, but before he could gather the courage, she disappeared from his life without warning. Her sudden departure had left his story unfinished.
Now, after years of separation, misunderstandings, and unexpected turns of fate, Daniyal is finally able to tell Mahi the truth that had remained hidden behind those anonymous letters all along.
Story -
The story revolves around Daniyal, a simple village boy from a remote and underdeveloped area where even basic facilities such as electricity and telephone services are unavailable. He becomes the first person from his village to leave for higher education in the city, carrying with him the values and simplicity of his rural upbringing.
At university, he meets Mahi, a lively, tomboyish girl with a cheerful personality. She enjoys teasing him and pulling his leg, but beneath her playful nature is a genuine friendship. Although they are quite different from one another, they gradually become close friends.
Around the same time, Mahi begins receiving mysterious letters. Sometimes they are found inside her bag, sometimes in the library, and sometimes attached to her car. The letters contain different messages and soon become a topic of discussion throughout the university. Nobody knows who is writing them, and the mystery only adds to Mahi’s popularity among the students.
One day, Mahi expresses a desire to visit Daniyal’s village. Daniyal politely refuses. He explains that the people in his village are extremely conservative and judgmental. According to him, her modern style of dressing would attract criticism, and although the remarks would be directed at him rather than her, he would still feel uncomfortable putting her in that situation.
The very next day, Daniyal’s grandfather arrives in the city to visit him. During their conversation, Mahi repeats to him the exact words Daniyal had used to discourage her from visiting the village. Amused by her honesty, the grandfather immediately invites her to come and see the village for herself.
Some time later, Mahi accepts the invitation and visits Daniyal’s village. She spends time with the family and villagers before returning to the city. Daniyal only discovers afterward that she had visited his home without informing him, leaving him surprised and somewhat upset that she had kept it from him.
As time passes, Daniyal notices that Mahi has suddenly stopped coming to university. Concerned, he tries to find out what happened. His search eventually leads him to her father’s office, where he learns that Mahi has gotten married and moved to the United States. The news leaves him shocked, and with no way to contact her, he is forced to move on with his life.
Six years later, Daniyal has completed his education, earned a position at a university in the United Kingdom, and is working there as a lecturer. One day, while going about his routine, he unexpectedly sees a woman who looks exactly like Mahi. Certain that it is her, he calls out her name and runs after her. When she turns around, his suspicion is confirmed.
Overwhelmed by the unexpected reunion, Daniyal invites her for coffee. During their conversation, he mentions that his grandfather is also in the city because he has been brought there for an eye surgery. Mahi immediately expresses a desire to meet him.
When Mahi meets Daniyal’s grandfather, she finally reveals the story of the years she had spent away. She explains that the man she married was completely different from the person he had pretended to be before marriage. He was already married and had a daughter from his first wife. Eventually, his first marriage ended as well, and the situation became increasingly complicated.
Mahi further reveals that the little girl living with her is not her biological daughter. She is actually her former husband’s daughter from his first marriage. Despite everything that happened, Mahi developed a deep bond with the child. She fought a legal battle for custody and ultimately succeeded. Since then, she has been raising the girl on her own, working hard to provide her with a stable life and future.
After hearing everything, Daniyal’s grandfather becomes convinced that the two belong together. Seeing the affection and respect they still have for one another, he expresses his wish to see them married. With his encouragement, Daniyal and Mahi finally begin a new chapter of their lives together.
After their marriage, Daniyal makes a confession he has kept hidden for years. He tells Mahi that he had always loved her. The mysterious letters that had once appeared in her bag, in the library, and on her car had all been written by him. He had wanted to confess his feelings properly, but before he could gather the courage, she disappeared from his life without warning. Her sudden departure had left his story unfinished.
Now, after years of separation, misunderstandings, and unexpected turns of fate, Daniyal is finally able to tell Mahi the truth that had remained hidden behind those anonymous letters all along.
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February 10, 2025
enjoyed this one! it was funny in the beginning! really liked Dada Ji’s character and his bonding with Mahi 🫶🏼 “بیٹیوں کے مان رکھنے پڑھتے ہیں، پتر۔”
waise to mujhe puri kahani acchi lagi lekin leap ke baad ka plot khaas kar pasand aaya! 👌🏼 Mahi ka apni beti ke liye ladna aur wo phir wo thappad wali baat impressed me! 👏🏼
waise to mujhe puri kahani acchi lagi lekin leap ke baad ka plot khaas kar pasand aaya! 👌🏼 Mahi ka apni beti ke liye ladna aur wo phir wo thappad wali baat impressed me! 👏🏼
January 22, 2026
Very cute😭
Tum itne gareeb ho?
Tum itni ameer ho?
😭😭
Tum itne gareeb ho?
Tum itni ameer ho?
😭😭
April 15, 2026
I loved this one from Sumaira Hameed. I have re-read this short story. Something about the free-spirited Maahi and how her story is told to us from a boy's eyes who lives in a world quite different from Maahi yet cannot help but admire her. It has Sumaira Hameed's classic writing style that I have come to admire so much.
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