Farooq Afridi is an accomplished writer and journalist with a master's degree in Hindi literature from Jodhpur University (now Jai Narayan Vyas University) and a postgraduate diploma in Journalism from Rajasthan University. Literary Contributions: Farooq Afridi has written over 1,000 articles on satire and diverse topics, which have been published in numerous national and regional journals and magazines. He has also contributed extensively to children's literature through stories and poems. He served as Joint Director in the Department of Information and Public Relations, Rajasthan, and was the founding editor of the department's magazine, Rajasthan Sujas. For eight years, he contributed editorial columns as a guest editor for the daily Rashtradoot. Published Works:

• Meenmekh and Dhanya Hai Aam Aadmi (Satire Collections)
• Gandhiji Aur Aadhi Duniya
• Hum Sab Ek Hain (Stories, published by NBT)
• Shabd Kabhi Baanjh Nahi Hote (Poetry Collection)
• A book on the Right to Information

Leadership Roles: He is the Executive President of the Rajasthan Progressive Writers' Association and a member of its national executive committee. Afridi also serves as the General Secretary of the Rajasthan Chapter of the international literary organization, Kavya Foundation. Awards and Honors: Farooq Afridi's literary and journalistic contributions have earned him numerous accolades, including:

• Vishisht Sahityakar Samman by Rajasthan Sahitya Akademi, Udaipur
• Rajbhasha Gaurav Samman by Rashtrabhasha Parishad, Jodhpur
• Shrigopal Purohit Sahityik Patrakarita Samman by Sabrang Sanstha, Jaipur
• Saraswat Samman for satire by Jaipur Peace Foundation
• Kavya Samman by Kavya Foundation (USA/New Delhi)
• Chandrabardai Bhasha Samman by the Bank Nagar Rajbhasha Committee, Jaipur
• National Anuvrat Lekhak Samman 2020
• Sahityanchal Ratnakar Pandey Samman 2021
• Recognition for his poetry collection Shabd Kabhi Baanjh Nahi Hote by Sahitya Samartha magazine

Professional Highlights: Afridi served as the Special Officer to the Chief Minister of Rajasthan and has been recognized for his contributions to public relations by the Public Relations Society of India, Jaipur Chapter, with the Jansampark Gaurav Alankaran. Current Pursuits: Now retired, Afridi continues his journey as a writer, satirist, poet, and senior journalist. His sharp wit, profound insights, and creative expressions remain an inspiration for many in the literary world.