{
  "id": 16532161,
  "title": "Theatre Festival features ‘Ik Boota Ambi Da’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/theatre-festival-features-ik-boota-ambi-da",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-25T23:07:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40445892/theatre-festival-features-ik-boota-ambi-da"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lahore witnessed the Third Punjab Maas International Theatre Festival 2026, where the Punjabi theatrical production 'Ik Boota Ambi Da' took center stage at the Lahore Arts Council Alhamra. Conceived as a tribute to revered poet Professor Mohan Singh, the performance celebrated the enduring influence of Punjabi poetry and its vital role in shaping cultural identity. Professor Dr. Muhammad Ali, Vice Chancellor of Punjab University, presided as the Chief Guest, while Professor Dr. Mehboob Hussain, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, served as the Guest of Honour. Festival Director Aamir Nawaz opened the event, with 'Ik Boota Ambi Da' directed by Faha Shawal. The production, which blended poetry, music, and performance, was brought to life by an ensemble cast including Faha Shawal, Faiz Rajput, and Mian Ahmed. Professor Dr. Israr Chishti provided the creative concept, music, and voice-over, while Mian Ahmed also served as Associate Director. The festival, jointly organized by the Maas Foundation and Lahore Arts Council Alhamra, aims to promote theatrical excellence, cultural exchange, and the preservation of Pakistan's diverse artistic heritage. By uniting performers and creative talent from educational and cultural institutions, the festival underscores the significance of theatre in safeguarding regional languages and nurturing literary traditions. The presentation of 'Ik Boota Ambi Da' exemplified the festival's mission to make literature accessible and engaging through the immediacy of live performance, honoring Professor Mohan Singh's legacy and reinforcing the enduring relevance of Punjabi poetry in the region's cultural landscape.",
  "summary": "LAHORE: The Third Punjab Maas International Theatre Festival 2026 at Lahore Arts Council Alhamra featured ‘Ik Boota Ambi Da’, a Punjabi theatrical production by Punjab University’s Natak Theatre Group, conceived as a tribute to the celebrated poet Professor Mohan Singh. Rooted in the richness of Punjabi poetry and the enduring strength of its literary tradition, the production brought the poet’s…",
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}