Jasoosi Duniya

Jasoosi Dunya is a popular series of Urdu detective stories created by Ibne-Safi

Ibne-Safi was a best-selling and prolific fiction writer, novelist and poet of Urdu. So strong was Ibne Safi’s impact on the Subcontinent’s literary scene that his novels were translated into several regional languages. It was not unusual for Safi's books to be sold at black market prices in Pakistan and India, where they were originally published every month.

His main works were the 125-book series Jasoosi Dunya (The Spy World) and the 120-book Imran Series, with a small canon of satirical works and poetry. His novels were characterized by a blend of mystery, adventure, suspense, violence, romance and comedy, achieving massive popularity across a broad readership in South Asia.

Titles:

1. Diler Mujrim

2. Khofnaak Jungle

3. Aurat Farosh Ka Katil

4. Tijori Ka Raaz

5. Faridi aur Leonardo

6. PurIsrar Kunwa

7. KhatarNaak Boodha

8. Masnawi Naak

9. PurIsraar Ajnabi

10. Ahmaqon ka Chakkar

11. Paharon Ki Malika

12. Maut Ki Aandhi

13. Heerey Ki Kaan

14. Tijori Ka Geet

15. Aatishi Parinda

16. Khooni Patthar

17. Bhayanak Jazeera

The series ‘Jasoosi Duniya’ mainly spotlights Inspector (later an honorary Colonel) Faridi and Sergeant (later honorary Captain) Hameed,

A model of rectitude and obsessed with his detective-work, Ahmed Kamal Faridi is a no-nonsense aristocrat who loathes crime and is much resolute in expunging the criminals. His obsession towards solving riddles and having a crime-free society makes him work at the investigation bureau as a mere inspector. Due to his remarkable services to the nation, he, nevertheless, is conferred upon the title of Honorary Colonel later in life. He can supersede the highest authorities, due to a blanket presidential authorization, in matters of national interest. He also leads a secret crime fighting network (called the Black Force), whose existence is referred to as a secret between him and the country's president. The Force has global associates who help the duo on their international assignments. He sometimes goes beyond normal human limits as Ibn-e-Safi cast him as an extreme masculine model of physical fitness and moral excellence.

Sajid Hammed is Faridi's most favored and trusted aide. The series refers to their brotherly affection and mutual trust at various occasions. Both characters have been designed as two sides of a coin and are inseparable. While Faridi is casted as a graceful, lord-like aristocrat with deep respect for values, Hameed brings a nonchalant, mischievous and lighthearted comic relief.