Said Rehman Shino (L) and Khalida Yasmeen (R) presented a few skits at the award show. PHOTO: MUHAMMAD IQBAL/EXPRESS
Stori da Pakhtunkhwa awards were presented to senior actors and singers at Nishtar Hall for their contribution to performing arts.
The culture show was organised by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Sports and Culture Forum on Tuesday. This was the first such show organised by the PTI – the district leadership of the party, singers and artistes from around the province were invited to participate.
Awards were given to Pushto television actor Syed Mumtaz Ali Shah, Said Rahman Shino, Noshaba, Zahida Tanha, Hindku television actor Iftikhar Qaisar, and Agha Zulfi.
While many Pushto singers have been far from the limelight in the last few years, they were centre stage at the event. Performances by Mashooqa Sultan, Aqal Meena and Ustad Ahmad Gul were well received by the audience on Tuesday.
Iftikhar Qaiser, known for both comic and serious roles, entertained viewers with several pieces. “Many famous Pushto singers have gone unappreciated and their names have been forgotten but holding shows or honouring them with awards will help highlight their contributions,” shared Qaiser.
Mashooqa Sultan, one of the veteran singers present, said: “I appreciate the efforts of the government to bring forgotten artistes to life. The government should take steps for the wellbeing of people associated with performing arts.”
Khalida Yasmeen and Said Rehman Shino, who are famous for their comic routines, presented a few skits at the event while débutant Izhar Mehmood also entertained the audience.
Farah Khan enthralled and revived the ‘Pukhtun spirit’ by singing her famous number Za Pukhtun da Pekhawar yam. The evening ended gracefully with a number of Hinko and Urdu songs.
Published in The Express Tribune, December 19th, 2013.
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@Khurram
one more addition. Its not that only that Hindko speaking living Peshawar for centuries, only they are Native to Peshawar.
So ignoring Hindko in Peshawar culture show will be like ignoring sindhis in Karachi culture show.
The heading is misleading actually. The award ceremony included Actors from Hazara and Hindko regions as well and they are not Pukhtoons. Maybe the heading of Reviving Arts and culture in KPK will be more appropriate. Also Peahwar is multi ethnic as well and apart from Pushtoon many Hindko speakers/ Punjabis are living there for centuries.