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Acclaimed blend of humour, history, social commentary gets a stage in Pune on March 7

In the 10 years since it was premiered, Qissa Urdu Ki Aakhiri Kitaab Ka has toured many prestigious venues in India, including the Ghalib Institute in Delhi and Jairangam Theatre Festival in Jaipur. Pune was missing from its register, except an abridged version that was performed for an NGO many years ago. “We are from a civilised society, and the norm of our civilised society is that we ignore all that is bad,” says Danish Husain, setting the tone for the next 90 minutes of the popular play, Qissa Urdu Ki Aakhiri Kitaab Ka.

Qissa Urdu Ki Aakhiri Kitaab Ka is based on a celebrated work, Urdu Ki Aakhri Kitaab, by Ibn-e-Insha, a Pakistani humourist, travel writer and poet

Qissa Urdu Ki Aakhiri Kitaab Ka is based on a celebrated work, Urdu Ki Aakhri Kitaab, by Ibn-e-Insha, a Pakistani humourist, travel writer and poet

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Key Highlights

  • The two hander stars Husain, who is also the writer-director, and Yasir Iftikhar Khan.
  • On March 7, 7 pm, the play will be performed in full at the Shreeram Lagoo Rang Avakash in Pune.
  • The show is a collaboration between Spotlight Forum and Hoshruba Repertory that was founded by Husain.
  • Qissa Urdu Ki Aakhiri Kitaab Ka is based on a celebrated work, Urdu Ki Aakhri Kitaab, by Ibn-e-Insha, a Pakistani humourist, travel writer and poet.
  • Isha’s short book is a look at historical and economic injustices in society, the meaninglessness of the Partition and censorship in Pakistan, among others.
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