3.30pm BST / 7.30pm PKT / 10.30am EST
Folk Puppetry: The Dying Art in Pakistan
3.30pm BST / 7.30pm PKT / 10.30am EST
Folk Puppetry: The Dying Art in Pakistan
Folk Puppetry: The Dying Art in Pakistan
An interview and practical demonstration on the Folk Puppetry of Pakistan.
Muhammad Jameel
Muhammad Jameel is a renowned folk puppeteer and puppet maker. His ancestors were also traditional folk puppeteers and he is carrying on the legacy. art form. Muhammad Jameel is fluent in Urdu, Punjabi, Sindhi, Saraiki and Marwari languages. He has travelled extensively in Pakistan as well as internationally with his troupe which also includes his wife and children. His puppetry work has been featured in a number of films including the much awaited Maula Jutt 2.
Meher F Hussain
Meher F Husain is a journalist, author and publisher. She runs a social enterprise Zuka Accessories and a publishing platform Zuka Books. Currently she is the News Editor at The Friday Times and Naya Daur.