ISLAMABAD, MAY 31 (DNA) – In these hard days of lockdown and social distancing this Eid PNCA by utilizing the technology became the bridge between art lovers and famous artists. Dg PNCA Dr Fouzia Saeed came up with an idea to organize a live session titled ‘Eid Gup Shup’ with famous artists, Sania Saeed, Irfan Khoosat, Qavi khan, Hina Bayat, Khalid Ahmad, Shahid M Nadeem and Ex Dg PNCA Kishwar Naheed.

Dr Fouzia Saeed discussed wide range of topics with these celebrities related to not only entertainment industry but also their personal and professional lives and how they are spending their time during pandemic. During one-hour session of ‘Eid Gup Shup’ the artists openly discussed and spoke their hearts. The live questions by viewers from the artist made the session very interesting and interactive.

Writer, poet and Ex DG PNCA Kishwar Naheed shared her struggle for the freedom of expression and women rights through her pen. She emphasized the youth to learn more about the literature that open one’s mind to think differently. She said everyone should make reading habit which will ultimately bring positivity in society.

The legendary actor M Qavi’s message to young actors was to be patient during struggle. He said “When you get everything at once, it makes you numb creatively. Our generation has great talent all they need to practice is respect and patience”.

Theatre legend actor Sania Saeed shared the greatest pleasure of her life i.e. expression through arts. She highlighted how cultural institutions like PNCA holds an extra responsibility for promoting and reserving the art and artists. While recalling the role of PTV in promoting national multilingual drama she desired to act in regional languages dramas. She appreciated the efforts of PNCA for the promotion of art and artists especially artists from remote areas.

Film director producer and writer Irfan khosat discussed one of important issue of modern dramas i.e. lack of depth and message. He said that dramas in earlier times had a strong message and depth. “Drama series written by legendary writers such as Ashfaq Ahmad and Bano Qudsiya was the peak of drama writing in our industry”, he added.

Writer director and chairman of Ajoka theatre Shahid Nadeem shared his story of job in PTV. He also discussed the reason behind shifting from activism to writing. He said his writings reflects the activist side of him. “Whatever I have written I have written it for a cause and change in society”, he added. Shahid Nadeem praised the efforts of Dr Fouzia Saeed for organizing such program.

Urdu novelist dramatist and short story teller Zahida Hina while appreciating young writers she said we should not criticize our young generation because they are doing a great job. “I am also in contact with young writers and I have noticed that If we provide them good books, they can even do much better, their power of thinking and understanding will improve more”, she added.

Actor Hina bayat said apart from designing, writing about social issues have become a very important part of her life.

Dr Fouzia Saeed commenting on the situation was of the opinion that though it’s a period of social distancing but it also brought us closer and more concerned then before. We are here to serve the seasoned as well as young artist and create opportunities for bringing the young talent forward to express their potential. “Art classes and workshops are conducted to educate and train the youth for their future endeavors”, She added.

The “Eid Gup Shup” entertained thousands of art lovers and the initiative was highly appreciated by artists.=DNA

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