Mutthi Bhar Mitti
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Mutthi Bhar Mitti is a Pakistani Telefilm that premiered on Hum TV
on 14th August, 2008. The telefilm is directed by Haissam Hussain
and written by famous novelist turned screenplay writer Umaira Ahmed
.
As a framing device
, the main character, Jamaal played by Qavi Khan with narration by Umaira Ahmed
, in the year 2008 recounts to himself the events that led to him leaving India and migrating to Pakistan after The Great Indian Partition
, which explains the title and allows for a narration in the past tense. Other main characters include Mubarak Ali (Khayyam Sarhadi), Muzaffar (Faisal Qureshi
) and Salima (Samina Peerzada
).
. Muzaffar goes to study at Aligarh University which is the hub for all muslims working for the idea of Pakistan. Whilst he's there his passion only increases and when he comes back home he goes door to door to campaign for the upcoming election. As a result, The Muslim League will have sweeping victory in Muslims-majority regions and Muslims will have to leave India. Muzaffar and his entire family would be slaughtered, except his father and young brother Jamaal, who will live and migrate to Pakistan.
Mustafa Qureshi, plays a passer-by who is talking about leaving the country. Jahan Ara Hayee and Aijazz Aslam also play similar characters.
Hum TV
Hum TV is a 24-hour Pakistani entertainment TV channel based in Karachi. It is the first brand of Eye Television Network Limited, Pakistan. Hum TV began its transmission on January 17, 2005.-Serials:* Manay Na Ye Dil * Akhri Barish...
on 14th August, 2008. The telefilm is directed by Haissam Hussain
Haissam Hussain
Haissam Hussain is a noted Pakistani director. He is best known for his drama serial Noor Pur Ki Rani, and the blockbuster Dastaan.-Personal life:...
and written by famous novelist turned screenplay writer Umaira Ahmed
Umaira Ahmed
Umaira Ahmad , born on December 10,1976 in Sialkot, Pakistan, is an Muhajir, Urdu-speaking author and screenwriter. She is best known for authoring the book Pir-e-Kamil and the TV serial Meri Zaat Zara-e-Benishan which won a Lux Style Award....
.
As a framing device
Framing device
The term framing device refers to the usage of the same single action, scene, event, setting, or any element of significance at both the beginning and end of an artistic, musical, or literary work. The repeated element thus creates a ‘frame’ within which the main body of work can develop.The...
, the main character, Jamaal played by Qavi Khan with narration by Umaira Ahmed
Umaira Ahmed
Umaira Ahmad , born on December 10,1976 in Sialkot, Pakistan, is an Muhajir, Urdu-speaking author and screenwriter. She is best known for authoring the book Pir-e-Kamil and the TV serial Meri Zaat Zara-e-Benishan which won a Lux Style Award....
, in the year 2008 recounts to himself the events that led to him leaving India and migrating to Pakistan after The Great Indian Partition
Partition of India
The Partition of India was the partition of British India on the basis of religious demographics that led to the creation of the sovereign states of the Dominion of Pakistan and the Union of India on 14 and 15...
, which explains the title and allows for a narration in the past tense. Other main characters include Mubarak Ali (Khayyam Sarhadi), Muzaffar (Faisal Qureshi
Faisal Qureshi (actor)
Faisal Qureshi pronounced , also spelled Faysal, is a Pakistani television actor and veteran film actor.Qureshi is known as one of the most versatile actors in Pakistan, playing characters old and young, delinquent and religious, blind and deaf. He has stated that "I just want to make my country...
) and Salima (Samina Peerzada
Samina Peerzada
Samina Peerzada is a Pakistani television, film actress, and a director who has appeared in numerous films and television serials.-Early life:...
).
Synopsis
Mubarak Ali is a hardcore supporter of Congress League. He loathes the politics of Muslim League and says their dream of a separate homeland for Muslims of India is a mere farce. However his son Muzaffar is a young patriotic lad who strongly supports Muslim League's idea and admires his leader, Muhammad Ali JinnahMuhammad Ali Jinnah
Muhammad Ali Jinnah was a Muslim lawyer, politician, statesman and the founder of Pakistan. He is popularly and officially known in Pakistan as Quaid-e-Azam and Baba-e-Qaum ....
. Muzaffar goes to study at Aligarh University which is the hub for all muslims working for the idea of Pakistan. Whilst he's there his passion only increases and when he comes back home he goes door to door to campaign for the upcoming election. As a result, The Muslim League will have sweeping victory in Muslims-majority regions and Muslims will have to leave India. Muzaffar and his entire family would be slaughtered, except his father and young brother Jamaal, who will live and migrate to Pakistan.
Supporting Characters
There are many supporting actors in the telefilm who play short but important roles, which serve as a backdrop of a defeatist people all of whom want to runaway from the country. It includes Salman Saquib (Mani) and Azfar Ali as Bobby and Imran, their screen-names from famous sitcom Sub Set Hai.Mustafa Qureshi, plays a passer-by who is talking about leaving the country. Jahan Ara Hayee and Aijazz Aslam also play similar characters.