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Wehshi
''Wehshi'' is an Urdu novel by Pakistani author Razia Butt. The novel revolves around the dysfunctional relation of a son with his mother and stepfather. The novel has been adapted into a film in 1972 and aWehshi (series), TV series in 2022. Synopsis The novel talks about the effects of the childhood deprivations, abuse and toxic environment on one's life. It is about a young boy and his traumatised life who becomes so when his mother marries for second time after his father's death. His stepfather too tortures him mentally leading him to worse. Adaptation * The novel was adpated into a film ''Pyasa'' (1972) which was directed by Hassan Tariq. * Wehshi (series), ''Wehshi'', a television series based on the novel, directed by Iqbal Hussain is currently airing on Hum TV. References Pakistani novels adapted into films Urdu-language novels Urdu-language literature 20th-century Pakistani novels {{novel-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wehshi (series)
''Wehshi'' () is a 2022 Pakistani television series based on the novel of the same name by Razia Butt. It is produced by Momina Duraid under banner MD Productions and directed by Iqbal Hussain. The series stars Khushhal Khan, Komal Meer, Subhan Awan, Nadia Khan and Babar Ali in leading roles. The series revolves around a parental orphan guy, whose deprivations make him wild, as labelled by others. ''Wehshi'' broadcast on Hum TV from 29 August 2022 to 27 December 2022. Plot Fathers of Sobia and Asif die on the same day when the two were kids. While father of Sobia always mistreated his second daughter (for being a girl), Asif was dearly loved by his father (only son). The lives of the 2 kids takes particularly drastic turns externally as well as internally. Asif's mother gets remarried for financial support of her son and endows herself in care of Asif's foster brother, Amir. Asif becomes a 'wehshi' due to mistreatment and absence of love by others in life, whil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Razia Butt
Razia Butt ( ur, ) was an Urdu novelist and playwright from Pakistan. One of the famous popular fiction writer of the 1960s and 1970s, she is often compared with English writer Barbara Cartland due to her popularity among the household readers. Some of her works have been adapted into television serials and films, including '' Bano''. Background Razia Niaz was born in Wazirabad on 19 May 1924. She spent most of her childhood in Peshawar. Career She first appeared in a literary journal around 1940 when she was in her teens. She later developed her first published story into a novel, ''Naila''. Butt also wrote radio plays. Films such as ''Naila'', '' Saiqa'' and television serials such as '' Saiqa'' and '' Dastaan'' are based on her novels. Married in 1946, Razia Butt resumed writing in 1950s after a break of some years. She wrote 51 novels and 350 short stories. Butt wrote an autobiography, ''Bichhray Lamhe''. Death Razia Butt died in Lahore on 4 October 2012 after a protra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hassan Tariq
Hassan Tariq (22 October 1934 – 24 April 1982) was a Pakistani film director, film producer and screenwriter who was famous for making films like Anjuman, Kaneez, Baharo Phool Barsao, ''Dewar Bhabhi''. Early life and career Hassan was born on 22 October 1934 in Amritsar, India. He migrated to Pakistan after its establishment. He started his career as an assistant director. He directed his first film, ''Neend'' (Sleep) in 1959 and became a successful director. He made around 40 films in Pakistan film industry and was the main reason behind the success of his wife Rani. Personal life Hassan married three times. He was married with actress Nighat Sultana, dancer Emi Minwala and actress Rani. Death He died on 24 April 1982 at Lahore, Pakistan. Awards and recognition *Nigar Award for Best Director in film ''Behan Bhai'' (1968). *Nigar Award for Best Director in film Anjuman (1970 film). *Nigar Award for Best Director in film ''Sangdil'' (1982). Filmography * ''Neend'' (1959) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hum TV
Hum TV is a 24-hour Urdu General Entertainment TV channel based in Karachi, Pakistan. It was founded by Sultana Siddiqui and Duraid Qureshi. It is owned by Hum Network Limited and traded on Pakistan Stock Exchange as (HUMNL). Hum Network Limited was known as ''Eye Television Network Limited'' prior to 21 January 2011. Hum TV began its transmission on 17 January 2005. In March 2013, Hum Network held its first Hum Awards ceremony. As of 1 May 2018, Hum TV shut down its SD feed and is only available in HD in Pakistan. Hum TV is one of Pakistan's biggest entertainment networks and regularly is in top ranks and maintains a loyal fanbase on social media, streaming platforms, as well as on television. History The channel's drama series '' Humsafar'', broadcast in 2011–2012, has become the most successful program of the channel to date, earning it widespread acclaim and international recognition. Due to its success, critics referred to Pakistani television as a "Golden Age". ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Urdu-language Literature
Urdu literature ( ur, , ) is literature in the Urdu language. While it tends to be dominated by poetry, especially the verse forms of the ''ghazal '' غزل and ''nazm '' نظم, it has expanded into other styles of writing, including that of the short story, or ''afsana'' افسانہ . Urdu literature is mostly popular in Pakistan, where Urdu is the national language and India, where it is a recognized language. It is also widely understood in Afghanistan and has a moderate amount of popularity in Bangladesh. Origin Urdu developed in the Delhi Sultanate. Urdu literature originated some time around the 14th century in present-day North India among the sophisticated gentry of the courts. The continuing traditions of Islam and patronisations of foreign culture centuries earlier by Muslim rulers, usually of Turkic or Afghan descent, marked their influence on the Urdu language given that both cultural heritages were strongly present throughout Urdu territory. The Urdu language, wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
