Tribute to Faiz

Published February 14, 2011

Renowned Indian Film Actress, Shabana Azmi, Ila arun, Saleema Hashmi, Arshad Mehmood and Allama Saeed Azhar pay tribute to legendary poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz by attending the Faiz Aman Mela (festival) in Lahore. The event was speckled with performances by Arif Lohar, Sain Nasir and other renowned artists.

Punjab Arts Council’s Director programmes and Punjab Institute of Language Art and Culture Director conducted the show and welcomed the Indian delegation which reached the venue in the company of Saleema Hashmi.

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