The Play: A mother unveils the wounds of her soul and history starts bleeding…
This short poignant play deals with the fading but unforgettable dilemma of 1947 – the Partition. Separations and migrations of traumatized generations unfold in the form of “Qissas” – stories which intrigue and grip the mind of the protagonist speak through him, speak to him – so much so - that he begins to doubt his own sanity. Characters – overlay, intermingle, meet, part…
The play imbues a sense of hope amidst apparent despair and offers love beyond boundaries…

The Playwright: Author of the famous song “Umraa’n Lannghiya’n Pabba’n Bhaar”, Mazhar Tirmazi was born in Sahiwal, Pakistan (1951) and migrated to London, U.K. in 1975. He spends his time equally between Lahore and London. Recently on March 28th 2006, Mazhar has been conferred the prestigious “All Parties British Parliamentary Select Committee’s Award” for “Poetry, Language, Culture & Short Play”. This play is also to be performed by British artistes at the Edinburgh Festival 2007.
His writings are appreciated and published worldwide. Apart from four books published in Pakistan his writings are part of “Modern Poetry in Translation” & “Mother Tongue” by King’s College, London; Project “Waiting Room” displays his poem amidst poets like Tagore at the Guild hall and other public venues in London. He has been published in Indian and British Literary journals and his writings are also part of university curricula. Mazhar Tirmazi writes from the soul, sings softly from the heart, reflects sensitivity, a keen sense of humour and an excruciating eye for detail.

The Director: Malik Aslam has been an active member of Ajoka for ten years, working both on and off the stage. He made his directorial debut earlier this year with Toba Tek Singh and has since directed Teesri Dastak. Malik Aslam has also demonstrated his proficiency for both light and set design with the Ajoka productions Dukh Darya, Toba Tek Singh, Teesri Dastak and Bullah .
 

Cast
Furqan Choudhry, Uzra Butt

Running Time: 45 mins