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Toba
Tek Singh Play was presented in University of New South Wales
(Exclusive
Coverage by Syed Zafar Hussain, Editor-in-Chief Sada-e-Watan Sydney)
Toba Tek Singh is a classic
multi-dimensional satire on the 1947 partition. It is based on a short story by
renowned writer, Saadat Hasan Manto. The Play of Toba Tek Singh was presented on
Saturday 25 August 2007 at the Science Theatre, University of New South Wales
Sydney.
Toba Tek Singh is a classic short story written by an equally popular writer of
undivided India, who was far ahead of his times. It is this avant-gardism that
makes Manto’s writing relevant to this day. His writing reeks of the anguish and
pathos of India’s partition which he personally endured. The present story has
been adapted and staged several times in India & Pakistan. In this instance
veteran Pakistani actor Uzma Gillani gave the short story an interesting and
unique treatment while writing the stage play. With the production reins in the
hands of Executive Producer and Broadcaster Kumud Merani, the drama was enthrall
the audience. Toba Tek Singh is basically a satire which created laughter &
tears. The audience were all very impressed from the performance of Kumud Merani,
Uzma Gilani and all other team members of this unique & historical drama.
