Ajoka Theatre staged it’s internationally acclaimed stage play ‘Bullah’ at PNCA
ISLAMABAD : Ajoka Theatre in collaboration with Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) staged it’s internationally acclaimed stage play ‘Bullah’ at PNCA, in a jam-packed auditorium.
Jamal Shah, Federal Minister for National Heritage and Culture graced the event as chief guest and applauded the performance by the young actors who were performed live on stage.
Jamal Shah said that Bullah is one of the finest play. He said that Sufi saints were generous people, adding that
“I am happy that PNCA collaborating with Ajoka”. He said that more such events would organized to promote the culture of dialogue.
Written by Shahid Nadeem, and originally directed by late Madeeha Gauhar, the play narrates the story of Bulleh Shah’s journey as a Sufi poet and his persecution by the clerics and rulers of Kasur.
The paly’s narrative was supported to great effect by live qawwali and dhamal, a devotional dance form.
The spiritually inspiring role of Bulleh Shah was played by Naseem Abbas, while Rai Kamran played the poet’s Murshid (spiritual mentor), Shah Inayat. Sibte Hassan played the role of his arch rival Banda Singh.
Other cast included Muzammil Shabir, Usman Chaudhry, Bilal Mughal, Shehzad Sadiq, Luke Kelvin, Thomas, Meesam, Kashif, and Rai Ali.
Kanwal Christopher and Khawar Ali qawwal party sang Bulleh Shah’s kalam (poetry) with gusto and vigour. The sensitive lighting by Nadeem Mir added to the deeper and mystical dimension of the play.
Shahid Nadeem in his opening remarks thanked PNCA for its support.