Sarmad Sehbai in conversation with Mahmood Farooqi
An excerpt from a discussion with the writer and dastango Mahmood Farooqi on Sep 26, 2021 on Clubhouse. Full conversation can be heard here
Sarmad Sehbai (born 1945 in Lahore and settled in US) is a Pakistani poet, playwright, film and theatre director, worked in Urdu, Punjabi and English. He studied at Government College Lahore, where he was known for his Urdu poetry. His poetry collection includes Neeli Kay Su Rung, Un Kahi Baton Ki Thakan,Mulaqat, Raja ka Beya. He adapted Manto's Naya Qanoon and Toba Tek Singh for Pakistan Television. He wrote theater play 'The Dark Room,' a documentary Mughals of the Road. His movie as a writer was Mah e Mir which was 2016 Pakistan nomination in the foreign language Academy Awards. Actor Manzar Sehbai is his brother.
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