220 Magazines and Books of Banned Urdu Erotica (1970s, Pakistan)
The collection of 220 Urdu publications unveils a nuanced narrative of erotic literary expression and suppression in Pakistan. Fourteen rare erotic magazines and chapbooks, originally published before General Zia-ul-Haq's rise to power in 1977, were subsequently banned and burned during his strict Islamic regime. In stark contrast, the remaining 206 erotic chapbooks emerged during General Pervez Musharraf's era (1999-2008), when a more tolerant yet still discreet cultural environment allowed for the publication of these intimate works. While these later publications were not overtly censored, they remained hidden from mainstream view, existing in a liminal space between private circulation and public acknowledgment. Together, this archive provides a remarkable testament to the complex dynamics of erotic artistic expression, censorship, and social discourse in modern Pakistani history.
Language: Urdu
Country: Pakistan
Format: Magazines and chapbooks
- Call girls (کال گرل) (1)
- Rubi digest (روبی ڈائجسٹ) (5)
- Pyar Hi Pyar (محبت ہی محبت / Love is Love) (1)
- Jinsi Duniya (جنسی دنیا / The World of Sex) (3)
- Aurat aur Jins (عورت اور جینز / Woman and Sex) (1)
- Marlin Munro (مارلین / Marlin Munro) (1)
- Christine Killer (کرسٹائن / Christine) (1)
- Lehaf (لحاف / The Quilt) (1)
| Title | Writer | Publisher |
| 4 Saheliyan | N/A | N/A |
| Aik Ke Baad Aik | Raheel Iqbal | N/A |
| Akhirkar Camp Main? | N/A | N/A |
| Anari | N/A | Bazi Publications, Karachi |
| Anari Bana Khiladi | Fauzia Rafique | Jan Publcations, Karachi |
| Anari Number 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Anita Ayub | N/A | Star Life Publications |
| Anita Ayub Vol-2 | N/A | N/A |
| Anmol Enjoy | Wahi Wehanvi | Shabab Publications, Jalandhar |
| Anwari | N/A | N/A |
| Armaan Bhare Dil | N/A | N/A |
| Aurat Aur Aabshar | N/A | N/A |
| Awara | N/A | N/A |
| Awargi | N/A | N/A |
| Ayash Begam | N/A | N/A |
| Ayash Gharana | N/A | N/A |
| Ayash Haseena | N/A | N/A |
| Ayash Larkiyan | N/A | N/A |
| Baali Umeriya | N/A | N/A |
| Baazi Kahani 14 | N/A | Bazi Publications, Karachi |
| Baazi Kahani 15 | N/A | Bazi Publications, Karachi |
| Baazi Kahani 4 | N/A | Bazi Publications, Karachi |
| Baazi Kahani 6 | N/A | Bazi Publications, Karachi |
| Badan Kahani 1 | N/A | Novelty Publishers, Karachi |
| Band Gali | N/A | Jan Publications, Karachi |
| Barsaat Ki Raat | N/A | N/A |
| Be Aabru | N/A | Glamour Publications, Karachi |
| Beghairat | N/A | N/A |
| Bhabi Jan | N/A | N/A |
| Bhabi Ka Gunah | N/A | N/A |
| Bhai Jaan Vol-2 | N/A | N/A |
| Bholi bhikaran | Raheel Iqbal | Golden Publishers, Karachi |
| Biwi Fifty Fifty | N/A | Novelty Publishers, Karachi |
| Bus Stop | N/A | N/A |
| Cabaret Dancer | Taskeen Jazbaat | N/A |
| Cabaret Dancer | N/A | N/A |
| Call Girl - Larkiyon Ke Telephone Number | N/A | N/A |
| College Girl Part 1 | Taskeen Jazbati | N/A |
| Cousin Ka Gunah | N/A | N/A |
| Darinday | N/A | Khan Publications, Karachi |
| Darling | N/A | N/A |
| Darling | N/A | N/A |
| Darling | N/A | Akhtar Publications, New Dehli |
| Darling Darling | N/A | N/A |
| Deewana Pyar Ka | Wahi Wehanvi | Maktaba Shabab, Lucknow |
| Devar jethani - Pyar Ka Jasoos 17 | N/A | N/A |
| Dhamaka | N/A | N/A |
| Dharkane | N/A | N/A |
| Dil Bahar | Wahi Wahani | N/A |
| Dil Betaab | N/A | N/A |
| Doctor Aur Nurse | N/A | N/A |
| Ehsas Gunah | N/A | N/A |
| Film Scandal | N/A | N/A |
| Film Scandal | N/A | N/A |
| Film Star Reema ke Halaat Zindagi | N/A | Golden Publications, Lahore |
| Filmi Dunia 2 | Nasir Hussain | Movie Publications, Karachi |
| Filmi Dunia 8 | N/A | N/A |
| Filmi Scandal, New Dehli | N/A | N/A |
| Filmi Scandal, New Dehli | N/A | Bazi Publications, Karachi |
| Filmi Scandal, New Dehli | N/A | N/A |
| Garam Bistar | N/A | Shabab Kahani Ghar, Karachi |
| Garam Jawaniyan | N/A | N/A |
| Garam Jawaniyan | N/A | N/A |
| Garam Masala | N/A | N/A |
| Glamour Kahani 15 | N/A | Khan Publications, Karachi |
| Glamour Kahani 16 | N/A | Khan Publications, Karachi |
| Glamour Kahani 17 | N/A | Khan Publications, Karachi |
| Glamour Kahani 18 | N/A | Khan Publications, Karachi |
| Glamour Kahani 20 | N/A | Khan Publications, Karachi |
| Glamour Kahani 23 | N/A | Bazi Publications, Karachi |
| Glamour Kahani 32 | N/A | Bazi Publications, Karachi |
| Glamour Kahani 34 | N/A | Bazi Publications, Karachi |
| Glamour Kahani 41 | N/A | Bazi Publications, Karachi |
| Gulfaam | N/A | N/A |
| Gunahgaar | N/A | N/A |
| Gunahgaar 3 | N/A | Time Book House |
| Haseen Lamhe | Taskeen Jazbati | N/A |
| Haseen Raatain | N/A | N/A |
| Haseen Raatain | N/A | N/A |
| Haseen Raatain | Rashid Saeed | Time Book House, Karachi |
| Hawas Ki Pyasi | N/A | N/A |
| Haye Jawani | N/A | N/A |
| Heart Saath | N/A | N/A |
| Hot Shot | Wehshi Zakhmi | Hot Shot Publications, Lahore |
| Hot Shot | N/A | N/A |
| Hot Shot Mumbai | N/A | N/A |
| Hot Shot Part 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Hot Shot Part 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Hot Shot Part 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Hum Log Part 1 | Taskeen Jazbati | N/A |
| Indian Glamour Girls | N/A | N/A |
| Ishq Anari | N/A | N/A |
| Jai Shree | Wahi Wehanvi | Qazi & Brothers, Amritsar |
| Jaldi Karo | N/A | N/A |
| Jalte Badan | N/A | N/A |
| Jamila Begam | Wahi Wehanvi | Shabab Kitab Ghar, Kolkata |
| Janeman | N/A | N/A |
| Jawani Deewani | N/A | N/A |
| Jawani Ka Bojh | N/A | N/A |
| Jawani Ka Khel | N/A | N/A |
| Jawani Ke Maze | N/A | N/A |
| Jawani Ke Sholey | N/A | N/A |
| Jawani Ki Aag | N/A | N/A |
| Jawani Ki Bhool | N/A | Akhtar Publications, New Dehli |
| Jawani Ki Bhool | Raheel Iqbal | N/A |
| Jawani Ki Mehendi | Wahi Wehanvi | Shabab Publications, Lucknow |
| Jinsi Aag | N/A | N/A |
| Jinsi Rishtey | N/A | N/A |
| Kaam Shahstre | N/A | N/A |
| Kachi Kali | N/A | N/A |
| Kailay Ka Russ | N/A | N/A |
| Kati Patang | N/A | N/A |
| Kati Patang | N/A | N/A |
| Khiladi Number 3 | N/A | New Khan Publications, Karachi |
| Khol Do | N/A | N/A |
| Khufiya Kok Shastre | N/A | N/A |
| Kia Tum Mard Nahi Ho? | N/A | N/A |
| Kiran Aur Kali | N/A | N/A |
| Kok Shastre Lazat Nisa | N/A | Jamal Sons, Lahore |
| Lady Doctor | N/A | N/A |
| Lihaaf | Ismat Chughtai | N/A |
| Madam in India 1 | Wahi Wehanvi | N/A |
| Main Aur Meri | N/A | N/A |
| Main Fankara Kaise Bani | N/A | Bazi Publications, Karachi |
| Main Kisi Ki Beti Nahin | N/A | N/A |
| Main Majbut Thi, Who Beghairat Tha. | Rashid Saeed | Time Book House |
| Makhan Ka Pera | N/A | N/A |
| Makhan Malai | N/A | N/A |
| Mard Aurat Aur Jinsi Milaap | N/A | N/A |
| Marriage Guide | N/A | N/A |
| Mast Bhabi | N/A | Novelty Publishers, Karachi |
| Maza Hee Maza | Taskeen Jazbati | Roshni Publishers, Karachi |
| Maza Hee Maza | N/A | N/A |
| Mehbooba | N/A | N/A |
| Mehendi Lage Badan | N/A | N/A |
| Miss Aymi | N/A | N/A |
| Miyan Biwi Ke Azdawaji Taluqaat | N/A | N/A |
| Mona Mona Mona | Wahi Wehanvi | Maktaba Shabab Lucknow |
| Monthly Baazi, Karachi | Muhammad Iqbal | N/A |
| Monthly Baazi, Karachi | Muhammad Iqbal | N/A |
| Monthly Baazi, Karachi | Muhammad Iqbal | N/A |
| Muhabbat | Raheel Iqbal | N/A |
| Mujhe Beti Na Kehna | N/A | Khan Publishers, Karachi |
| Munh Zor Jawani | N/A | N/A |
| Munni Badnaam Hui | N/A | Jan Novelty Publishers, Karachi |
| Nahi, Abhi Nahi ! | N/A | N/A |
| Naika | Raheel Iqbal | N/A |
| Najoo | N/A | N/A |
| Naukarani | N/A | N/A |
| Neelam | N/A | N/A |
| Nikhar Gaye Gulaab | N/A | N/A |
| Noori | N/A | N/A |
| Oyi Main Mar Gayi | N/A | N/A |
| Parday Mein Rehne Do | N/A | N/A |
| Pichli Raat Ka Dard | N/A | Jan Publications, Karachi |
| Picture Kahani 19 | N/A | N/A |
| Picture Kahani 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Picture Kahani 20 | N/A | N/A |
| Playboy | Wi Wiyanvi | Captain Book Palace |
| Poli Pehle Kyon Na Boli | N/A | N/A |
| Prem Shastre | N/A | N/A |
| Purab Pachim - Pyar Ka Jasoos 14 | N/A | N/A |
| Pyar Ka Sangam | N/A | N/A |
| Pyari Lazzat | N/A | N/A |
| Pyas Bujha Do | N/A | N/A |
| Qayamat Ki Raat 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Queen Reema | N/A | N/A |
| Raat Gaye Baat Gayi | N/A | N/A |
| Rang Barang 2 | N/A | Bazi Publications, Karachi |
| Rang Barang 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Rehmi Badan | N/A | N/A |
| Reshmi Badan | N/A | N/A |
| Sex Aur Jins | N/A | N/A |
| Sex Film Scandal | N/A | N/A |
| Sex Kahani 11 | N/A | Maktaba Jasoosi Adab, Karachi |
| Sex Latifay | N/A | N/A |
| Sex Scandal | Atlas Hussaini | N/A |
| Sex Story 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Sex Story 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Sex Technique | Dr. Rahul Madhukar Translated by: Hakim Muhammad Azam |
Shaheen Book Point, Karachi |
| Sexy Badan | N/A | N/A |
| Sexy Billi | N/A | N/A |
| Shabab Ki Masti | N/A | N/A |
| Shabab Ki Masti | N/A | N/A |
| Shaitan Doctor | N/A | N/A |
| Shani Ke Jalwe | N/A | N/A |
| Sharaab Aur Shabaab | N/A | N/A |
| Sirf Aik Ke Liye | N/A | N/A |
| Suhaa Raat | N/A | N/A |
| Suhaag Ki Pehli Raat | N/A | N/A |
| Suhaag Ki Pehli Raat | N/A | N/A |
| Suhaag Ki Pehli Raat | N/A | Jamal Sons, Lahore |
| Suhaag Raat | N/A | N/A |
| Super Kahani Album 2005 | N/A | N/A |
| Tawaif Zadi | N/A | N/A |
| Taxi | N/A | N/A |
| Taxi | N/A | N/A |
| Try Room | N/A | N/A |
| Udaas Mausam | N/A | N/A |
| Uff Ye Jawani | N/A | N/A |
| Uncle Jan | Rashid Saeed | Time Book House |
| Ustani - Pyar Ka Jasoos 22 | N/A | N/A |
| Utaar Do | N/A | N/A |
| Utaar Do | N/A | N/A |
| Yes Baby | Wahi Wehanvi | N/A |
| Zakhmi Aurat | N/A | N/A |