Famous actor Ahad Raza Mir recently made a bold statement that caught everyone’s attention. He said he would choose a script written by popular Pakistani writer Farhat Ishtiaq over a play by Shakespeare.

Ahad is known for acting in both local and international projects, including Shakespeare’s plays. But he shared that Farhat’s stories connect more deeply with him. He praised her writing for showing strong emotions and for telling stories that reflect South Asian culture and real life.

This statement refers to the fact that Mir is more fascinated towards South Asian culture especially Pakistani literature in terms of drama writing. Shakespeare being a globally recognized name in drama and pioneer to drama writing has been made subservient to Farhat Ishtiaq.

He believes her work speaks to his heart and is more meaningful for today’s audiences. This statement has started conversations in literary and entertainment circles, showing that people are starting to appreciate local writers and stories more than ever before.

Ahad’s support for Farhat shows how important it is to value our own culture and storytellers

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