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Indian Express
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Iconic play Kaifi Aur Main travels to Pune with star-studded cast, including Shabana Azmi
'Kaifi aur Main is the love story of two individuals but it is not only that,' says poet-lyricist Javed Akhtar in the introduction to the iconic play he wrote that is set to be staged in Pune next month. 'It is also the story of the world in which these two people were born, the society in which they breathed. It was a society where there is oppression and injustice, and these two individuals unite to fight every breach of justice and tyranny. This is a story of a multitude, of every person who holds on to hope that, one day, the world will be free of oppression and there will be friendship and love,' he says about the play he wrote and, for many years, starred in. Kaifi aur Main premiered in Mumbai in 2006 and, as it approaches its 20th year, the star-studded cast of Shabana Azmi, Kanwaljit Singh and ghazal singer Jaswinder Singh, who performs live, will be will be staged at Marigold Banquet and Conventions on August 3 at 7 pm. The story arcs from Mijwan, a little-known village without a pincode in Uttar Pradesh, where the Urdu poet Kaifi Azmi was born, to his meeting with young Shaukat (mother of Shabana Azmi) to their 55-year romance that lasted till his death. 'The story is about love, the relationship of a husband and wife and how they support each other,' says Jaswinder Singh. Kaifi and Shaukat's relationship unfolds against the background of sociopolitical upheaval as a newly Independent India strives towards great ideals. Shabana, the daughter of Kaifi and Shaukat, plays her mother while Kanwaljit has taken over from Akhtar to essay the role of the renowned poet. The personal narrative intersperses with the world context in a way that the play becomes a documentation of an era in a powerful female voice. 'Kaifi sahab was the president of the Indian People's Theatre Association (IPTA), a progressive cultural organisation that played a vital part during the freedom struggle. The progressive writers and artistes were from IPTA, and they met, wrote plays and poetry and sent out meaningful messages. As a child, I used to meet Kaifi sahab and we have grown up listening to his poetry, so it is a very personal for us to be doing this performance. It is inspired by love for him, his poetry and his philosophy,' says Jaswinder, in a phone interview from Mumbai. Kaifi aur Main does not have the typical format of a play. Shabana and Kanwaljit sit and narrate on stage with Jaswinder and five musicians who perform timeless songs, such as Waqt Ne Kiya Kya Haseen Sitam, Tumhari Zulf Ke Saye Mein and Kar Chale Hum Fida – the multiple forms uniting to narrate the story. 'I think it is very important that we should do such kinds of plays and music programmes because, as a society, we are getting away from love. Kaifi sahab stood for his fellow being, the villagers and the poor, and the play gives the message where he says, 'Pyar ka jashan nai tarah manana hoga, Pyar ka jashan nai tarah manana hoga, gam kisi dil mein sahi, gam ko mitana hoga,' says Jaswinder. Dipanita Nath is interested in the climate crisis and sustainability. She has written extensively on social trends, heritage, theatre and startups. She has worked with major news organizations such as Hindustan Times, The Times of India and Mint. ... Read More
Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
Mobile & CCTV lead to arrest of 2 cons in Kashmir
Bhopal: After a trail that led cops from Bhopal to Bangalore, two students involved in cyber-con were arrested from Kashmir by govt railway police (GRP). The duo allegedly stole the mobile of a man from Sagar from a train and they subsequently used it to siphon off Rs 5.5 lakh from the victim's UPI-linked bank account. SP (Rail) Rahul Kumar Lodha said that the investigation began on May 6, when Tanveer Arif, a resident of Sagar and a footwear shop owner, lodged a complaint at GRP Bhopal, saying that his mobile phone was stolen from the charging point of the AC-3 coach of the Rajdhani Express while travelling from Bhopal to Hazrat Nizamuddin. A case was filed. A day later, the complainant discovered that the stolen mobile was linked through UPI to his two bank accounts, and an amount of approximately Rs 5.5 lakh was fraudulently withdrawn. GRP (Bhopal) SHO Zaheer Khan said that given the seriousness of the offence, senior officers directed a specialised team to investigate the case on priority. The team traced the movement of funds across various accounts, revealing that the culprits used gift cards to purchase an iPhone. Using cyber tracking tools, the team traced the iPhone to Pune. When the team nabbed the phone user, he revealed that he purchased the phone from a shop in Bangalore. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pernas e tornozelos inchados? Descubra o que pode ajudar a drenar agora aartedoherbalismo Undo The team then reached Bangalore, where the mobile shop owner confirmed the purchase. Based on the CCTV footage, the team identified the accused and reached J&K, where they apprehended the accused Faizan from Baramulla. He admitted to committing the theft along with his friend Shaukat. Faizan and Shaukat are nursing students in a college in Bangalore. Faizan revealed they stole the mobile when they were on the train en route to Bangalore to submit academic documents at their college. SHO Khan said that Faizan was arrested with Rs 1.02 lakh in cash. Shaukat was arrested on July 13 from Bhopal. He admitted to transferring the stolen money to a betting app, and the remaining Rs 2.18 lakh was seized. Around Rs 3.2 lakh in cash, expensive devices, and frozen funds were recovered.
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Illegal mining: 50K reward each on heads of 3 accused
Chandigarh: A day after the arrest of Sher Mohammad for alleged illegal mining in the eco-sensitive Aravalis, Haryana's anti-corruption bureau Tuesday announced a reward of Rs 50,000 each on the heads of three other key accused, including a suspended sarpanch, who have been dodging investigation and arrest. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Besides Hanif alias Hanna, the suspended sarpanch of Basai Mew village in Nuh, the other two against whom a cash award has been announced include Shaukat, son of Rehman, who is the brother of another accused, Shabir. Mining leases in Rajasthan's Chapra and Nangal were taken in Shaukat's name by Shabir. Being the village head, Hanif reportedly proposed the construction of two illegal routes during village consolidation to the consolidation officials, on behalf of the village council. These routes were used for transporting illegal mining materials, resulting in undue economic gain. Confirming the development, ACB director general Alok Mittal said investigations are at a significant stage. "Every person named in the FIR or whose name or role crops up during investigation shall be put behind bars. No one found guilty, including govt officials, will be spared," he added. It may be recalled that acting on the recommendation of the CEC constituted on the directions of SC, the ACB registered a case under sections 201, 318(2), 316(2), 61, 270, 329(3), 303 BNS, Section 21 of the Mines & Minerals (Development & Regulations) Act 1957, Section 15(1) of the Environment Protection Act 1986, and Section 19 of the Punjab Land Preservation Act (PLPA) 1900 at the anti-corruption Bureau, Gurugram on June 1. It is alleged that in violation of the directions of MoEF and SCI, the mining mafia, in connivance with local political leaders and mining department officials, carried out illegal mining in the fragile Aravalis in the Nuh belt. Chandigarh: A day after the arrest of Sher Mohammad for alleged illegal mining in the eco-sensitive Aravalis, Haryana's anti-corruption bureau Tuesday announced a reward of Rs 50,000 each on the heads of three other key accused, including a suspended sarpanch, who have been dodging investigation and arrest. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Besides Hanif alias Hanna, the suspended sarpanch of Basai Mew village in Nuh, the other two against whom a cash award has been announced include Shaukat, son of Rehman, who is the brother of another accused, Shabir. Mining leases in Rajasthan's Chapra and Nangal were taken in Shaukat's name by Shabir. Being the village head, Hanif reportedly proposed the construction of two illegal routes during village consolidation to the consolidation officials, on behalf of the village council. These routes were used for transporting illegal mining materials, resulting in undue economic gain. Confirming the development, ACB director general Alok Mittal said investigations are at a significant stage. "Every person named in the FIR or whose name or role crops up during investigation shall be put behind bars. No one found guilty, including govt officials, will be spared," he added. It may be recalled that acting on the recommendation of the CEC constituted on the directions of SC, the ACB registered a case under sections 201, 318(2), 316(2), 61, 270, 329(3), 303 BNS, Section 21 of the Mines & Minerals (Development & Regulations) Act 1957, Section 15(1) of the Environment Protection Act 1986, and Section 19 of the Punjab Land Preservation Act (PLPA) 1900 at the anti-corruption Bureau, Gurugram on June 1. It is alleged that in violation of the directions of MoEF and SCI, the mining mafia, in connivance with local political leaders and mining department officials, carried out illegal mining in the fragile Aravalis in the Nuh belt.
Al-Ahram Weekly
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Egypt's media chief discusses translating Egyptian TV dramas into Urdu - Screens - Arts & Culture
Head of Egypt's National Media Authority (NMA), Ahmed Al-Meslemany, has proposed translating Egyptian television dramas into Urdu, Pakistan's official language. Al-Meslemany discussed the initiative with Pakistan's ambassador to Egypt, Aamir Shouket, during the latter's visit to the Egyptian state Television broadcaster (Maspero) this week. Ambassador Shaukat toured the Naguib Mahfouz Studio at Maspero, where the two sides discussed expanding bilateral media and broadcasting cooperation. Al-Meslemany outlined the NMA's vision for translating selected Egyptian dramas into Urdu, which he noted is one of the world's most widely spoken languages. Ambassador Shaukat welcomed the initiative and suggested that the Urdu-subtitled Egyptian series could be broadcast on Pakistan's national television channels. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Business Recorder
05-06-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
PQAMC announces monthly dividend
KARACHI: Pak-Qatar Asset Management Company Limited (PQAMC) has announced the monthly dividend of Pak-Qatar Monthly Income Plan (PQMIP) under its Shariah-Compliant Income Fund. PQMIP announced a dividend of PKR 0.2095 per unit for the month of May '25, earned as on May 27, 2025. The plan is also amongst the highest return paying plans in the category. PQAMC and PQMIP are rated AM2 and A+ respectively with 'Stable Outlook' by Pakistan Credit Rating Agency (PACRA). The Chief executive officer (CEO) of Pak-Qatar Asset Management Company Limited, Farhan Shaukat has approved the distributions of dividends for the month of the previous month under the authority delegated to him by the Board of Directors. 'This reflects strong, steady performance and our commitment to delivering value and excellence to the shareholders of PQMIP', Shaukat said. Pak-Qatar Group has a vision to add value to the economy of Pakistan by making valuable investments and creating innovative and Halal financial ventures and services for sustainable growth, he added. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
