Author Introduction 

Basharat Peer is a Kashmiri journalist, writer, and editor, best known for his memoir Curfewed Night, which recounts his personal experiences of growing up in conflict-ridden Kashmir.

Early Life & Background

Born in 1977 in Seer, Anantnag district of Kashmir, Peer grew up during the height of militancy in the 1990s. He studied at Aligarh Muslim University and later pursued journalism at Columbia University in New York.

Writing Journey

Peer started his career as a journalist, contributing to The Guardian, The New Yorker, and The New York Times. His memoir Curfewed Night (2010) gave a deeply personal and empathetic account of the Kashmir conflict, making him a significant literary voice from the region.

Published Works

• Curfewed Night (2010).
• Co-writer of the screenplay for Vishal Bhardwaj’s film Haider (2014).
  

Writing Style & Themes

Peer’s style is intimate, emotive, and grounded in lived experiences. His central themes include conflict, identity, memory, and resilience in the face of violence.

Achievements & Recognition

• Crossword Book Award for Non-Fiction (2010).
• Recognized internationally as a strong literary voice on Kashmir.
  

Beyond Writing

Peer has worked as an editor at Foreign Affairs and as an opinion editor at The New York Times.

Quotes / Philosophy

“The memory of violence is carried not just in scars on the body but in the silences of families and the stories left untold.”