{
  "id": 427126,
  "title": "ACP presents three unique plays",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/acp-presents-three-unique-plays",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-10T01:42:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40434054/acp-presents-three-unique-plays"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Karachi's Arts Council of Pakistan showcased three distinctive theatrical productions this season, penned by renowned playwright Bee Gul. Directed by Khalid Ahmed, the plays - \"Badal Gaye Ho,\" \"Prologue,\" and \"15 Minute Aur\" - each offered a unique exploration of life's intricacies and human emotions.\n\nThe night commenced with \"Badal Gaye Ho,\" a 15-minute play that intricately depicted the subtle yet profound hardships in love, marriage, and life through three strangers waiting at a bus stop. The performances by Kaif Ghaznavi, Usama Ranjha, and Hassan Raza were lauded for their depth and authenticity.\n\nThe second segment, \"Prologue,\" was a deeply personal narrative born from director Khalid Ahmed's own experiences. This 10-minute play, performed by Khalid Ahmed and Hassan Raza, was a poignant and emotionally charged piece that resonated with the audience.\n\nThe final segment, \"15 Minute Aur,\" was a psychological drama adapted from Nobel Prize-winning author Gabriel García Márquez's work. This 55-minute play, featuring Kaif Ghaznavi and Khalid Ahmed, delved into the life of a young woman seeking to prove her innocence. The story gradually revealed a horrifying truth, leaving the audience in awe of the performances. The production was met with a warm reception, praised for its bold themes and exceptional acting.",
  "summary": "KARACHI: The Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi, presented a theatre production featuring three unique and thought-provoking plays written by playwright Bee Gul. Directed by Khalid Ahmed, the production comprised “Badal Gaye Ho,” “Prologue,” and “15 Minute Aur.” The theatre opened with “Badal Gaye Ho,” which highlighted various aspects of unspoken deprivations in love, marriage, and life through…",
  "key_points": [
    "\"Badal Gaye Ho\" is a 15-minute play about love, marriage, and life",
    "\"Prologue\" is a personal narrative based on director Khalid Ahmed's experiences",
    "\"15 Minute Aur\" is a psychological drama adapted from Gabriel García Márquez's work"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}