Play 'Wah Tera Kya Kehna' regales audience at Karachi Awami Theatre Festival

(Web Desk) - A theatrical production titled ‘Wah Tera Kya Kehna’ enchanted audiences on the sixth night of the Awami Theatre Festival 2026 in Karachi.

The stage production was presented at the Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi, and was met with enthusiastic applause from the audience.

Penned by Shaukat Uttarkail and directed by Shabbir Bhatti, the play wove emotion, humour, and family values into a compelling narrative.

The cast, featuring Abdullah Lala, Junaid Memon, Kamal Idris, Mehak Noor, Shahbaz Sanam, and Shanzay, delivered performances that resonated deeply with viewers.

At the centre of the storyline were two brothers, Shamim and Qurban, whose affection revolved around memories of their deceased parents.

Each brother saw reflections of their mother and father in one another, lovingly addressing each other as Ammi and Abbu.

Their emotional bond extended toward their younger sister Naik Parveen, a popular social media personality whose aspirations they passionately supported.

Understanding her love for dance, the brothers even arranged professional choreography to nurture her artistic ambitions without hesitation.

Conflict entered the narrative when their wives proposed marrying Naik Parveen to their own brothers to preserve family wealth internally.

The brothers firmly rejected the proposal, valuing emotional integrity and familial respect over material considerations and convenience.

The timeless love story moved the audience profoundly, with spectators responding through prolonged applause and visible emotional engagement throughout the performance.

Festival organisers described the ongoing programme as a “month-long programme of free performances” spanning multiple regional languages and artistic expressions.

The Awami Theatre Festival had opened earlier with Seedhi Jaleebi, a touching Urdu production highlighting sacrifice and resilience within marginalised communities.

Sindh Minister for Culture and Tourism Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah attended the inaugural ceremony alongside prominent figures from Karachi’s artistic community.