Brain Masala - The Play

Brain Masala, Shah Fahad’s direction and assisted by a man of many talents, Faheem muzaffar. When both F’s come together they make a masala, that keeps you glued to your seats for 2 hours.

The play was wonderful, I could watch it over and over again. Its perfect if you have a cup of tea or coffee to sip as you see Shah fahad ( shah wali) walking on the basement of his house, a heaven for  any writer. Beautiful set that showed how life of a writer is. Secluded from everything. A radio and a type writer on his desk, some papers and books scattered around. Comfortable sofa to just feel at home!

It was so hot in the hall but watching the play gave me a winterish feel. I felt good watching the play and so did everyone.

This play is about a playwright whose imagination is full of thoughts about women who has shaped his life through out his 50 years of life. He gives us a peek into his mind where women are nothing but his thoughts and how his mind which is tottaly crazy shapes up everything and confuses him to differentiate between reality and his imagination. 

The theme is tragicomedy and thus you see love, tragedy, hopes, unfulfilled wishes, failed expectations, age, excitement and so much more that for once you don’t complain about the loadshading that is destroying the cultural scene in Lahore!

As I munched my peanut cookies, I was happy that they managed to get their hall full but what was with the crowd. The crowd was pathetic, Most probably because passes are freely distributed without knowing either the person is a driver or a student from university.

I have to appreciate the cast. They were wonderful. Starting from Shah fahad to the little Hiba Jafri.

Meherbano stole the show from the female category. Playing various characters but at the same time pulling it off. I love your legs Meherbano! She danced so gracefully that I wasn’t sure whether to appreciate her beauty or her steps. Lol! .

Sana jafri is beautiful and she knows how to grace the stage.  Loved her acting and how she looked amazing standing close to shah fahad. Both complement each other so well. Who can forget the pathani girl, Amna Rana! Oh those dancing steps were amazing. She acted so well that even the rowdy crowd knew they had to keep quiet to see her act. 

Risham fiaz played the psychiatrist, but that lady had her own importance on the stage, she acted so well and her character did stand out. Simoun Tariq, You were wonderful with that accent!

I am so amazed by the girls! WOMEN POWER! YEAH!

Shah fahad is a talented person and considering this was the first time I saw him act, I cannot tell you how much I respect his love for theatre. It shows. He is so passionate and relaxed on the stage. Not a single moment where you feel he is over reacting or tired or whatsoever.. So calm and composed. Bravo!

I wasn’t very pleased with the fight scene of girls during the last scenes of the play. It was unnecessary and ladies, next time be careful.. its pretty awkward when u are on the floor and well.. Anyway. The jazz was good to the ears and so were some sound tracks! Good job! But maybe a little more sounds in the play would have been good?

The characters who were on the stage through out, Ali ahmed khan, Ashush Zahid and Zeeshan durrani were hilarious and so crazy! They knew how to pull the audience attention when the play seemed to have its low bits.

The play gets 3/5 stars.

Come and watch the last show tomorrow (sunday) at ALHAMRA, HALL2
3pm sharp :)  link to the event

https://www.facebook.com/events/283899855041322/

Till then, Brain masla! :)

Hijab tarique

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