Pakistani television actress Nimra Bucha who will be reading Ismat Chughtais story �Mughal Bachcha as part of Zee Theatres series of dramatic readings, �Yaar Julahay, believes that readings based on subcontinental literature are seeing a revival during the pandemic because they give the audience a chance to connect to their literary roots.
�Mughal Bachcha’ also took Nimra back to a memorable evening many years ago. She recalls, “I was lucky enough to watch Ratna Pathak Shah perform a story by Ismat Chughtai on stage when she and Naseer Saab (Naseeruddin Shah) had come to Pakistan with their drama group �Motley’. She performed with such energy and now I too have the privilege to bring a Chughtai story to life.”
�Mughal Bachcha’ revolves around Kalay Mian, a proud Mughal lad and Gori Bi, his beautiful bride. Kalay Mian is unable to set aside his ego and inferiority complex for a happy married life.
