Khalid Jawed (born 9 March 1960) is an Indian novelist. Some of his works include Aakhri Dawat, Nematkhana and Maut ki Kitab, critically acclaimed for his unique style and narrative. Currently he is serving as Professor at Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. Jawed is also considered an expert on popular literature. He is equally popular in India and Pakistan.
The English translation of Jawed's novel Nemat Khana, The Paradise of Food', won the JCB Prize for Literature in 2022..
