Lahore 13 November
Ajoka “Art of Acting” students performed two short plays before a full Hall at Alhamra, first time after the Covid-19 restrictions. The play “Dhee Raani” was about the lip service provided to “dear daughters” but unjust and oppressive restrictions on their rights imposed in the name of honour and values. The second play “ Sharam Di Gal” addressed the stigma associated with rape victims who seek justice. Shahid Nadeem’s plays were directed by Ajoka Institute Director Nirvaan Nadeem. Ajoka’s choreographer Luke Kelvin performed a dance on the same theme and a recording of the play “ Jhalli Kithay Javay”, performed by online art of acting class students was also screened. Course mentor
Nirvaan Nadeem congratulated the students on the successful conclusion of the course . Shahid Nadeem also appreciated the impassioned performances by the students, mostly first time actors. The event concluded with distribution of certificates to the students.

The performers included
Samawia Zaman, Yusra Irfan, Mobeen Butt, Salman Nasir, Rana Abdullah, Akbar Lashari, Abdullah Asad, Abdur Rehman, Majid Hussain, Fahad Amir, Zarene Zubairi and Madeeha Rashid.

The event was held in collaboration with the Lahore Arts Council.