Sheeshon Ka Maseeha

The RangaShankara Theatre festival kicked off on the 27th of October 2005 with a spectacular performance of Sheeshon Ka Maseeha by IPTA. The play based on the life of Faiz Ahmed Faiz was recited and narrated by Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar, while the Ghazals and Nazms were sung by Jaswinder Singh. The play written by Fayyaz Ahmed Faizi was directed by Ramesh Talwar; lasted for more than an hour.

Sheeshon Ka Maseeha, is a life sketch of renowned Urdu Poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz, with interesting anecdotes, philosophical letters from Jail to his wife, soulful ghazals and nazms written by him. The production traced the early influences in his life, his years in jail and his contribution to the progressive movement. Poet, philosopher, activist, humanist… we celebrate this great poet and the legacy he has left behind.

Chale Chalo Ki Woh Manzil Abhi Nahi Aayi, a poem written by Faiz Ahmed Faiz and recited by Jaswinder Singh, was well appreciated by the audience. You could find remnants of the character played by Shabana in Tumhari Amrita in Sheeson Ka Maseeha. Both Javed and Shabana were impeccable in narration and recitation. The evening was dedicated to all those who appreciate music and poetry.