By our correspondent
Lahore
According to the sources of Daily Notable, following a stirring performance of its internationally acclaimed play “Bulha” on the opening day of Faiz Festival, Ajoka presented another inspiring special performance for an international audience at Alhamra on 11 February.
“Anhi Mai Da Sufna” (A Blind Old Woman’s Dream) is a play inspired from true stories of generations which did not migrate in 1947 and chose their beloved motherland rather than families. The play intertwines the stories of two characters. Old Mai Janki who lives in Amritsar but longs to visit her village in Pakistan and Ustad Rangu, who chose to stay bank in Lahore but desperately wants to attend his granddaughter’s wedding in Amritsar.
Written by Shahid Nadeem and originally directed by veteran Indian director Usha Ganguli, the play was entertaining and gripping despite its somber theme. Razia Malik played the old woman Mai Janki and Naseem Abbas was the Master Dyer, Ustad Rangu. Ajoka Institute Director Nirvaan Nadeem welcomed the guests from Sikh Lense, California.
Popular media personality Iqrar ul Hassan and Barrister Huma Price from UK paid glowing tributes to Ajoka and its contribution for promoting peace and goodwill. The play was performed in collaboration with Lahore Arts Council and Indus Heritage group. – PUNA
