Progressive Writer Najma Nikhat wrote short stories in Urdu from 1940s to 1990s, although there was a big gap in the 70s and 80s. She passed away in 1997. Her daughters Suraiya Kidwai and Huma Kidwai have put together an anthology of her work. The book 'Raat Ke Guzarte Hi' will be launched by her close associates, who will also speak briefly about the author.