Being
Pakistani is a compilation of articles by Raza Rumi that addresses topics related
to devotion, literature, arts and personal experiences. Rumi writes about Sufis,
legends related the Indus region and cult of the feminine in Sindh province. Moving
on to literature, the author writes about Qurratilain Hyder, Manto, Intizar
Hussain, Fehmida Riaz and Mustafa Zaidi. Rumi tries to bring out a new
understanding embedded in the writing of these writers. He creates new meanings
in their work, discusses their influence and also gives his personal encounters
with a few of them. This also helps in introducing many of the contemporary
writers to the readers.
Moreover, in
the book, Rumi writes about arts. Within arts he explains the life and work of
various maestros of the field. Some of the unsung heroes are also part of his
list. Mehdi Hasan, Alamgir, Runa Laila and Asim Butt’s work are explained in
great detail. Lastly, under personal essays Raza Rumi unveils his personal experiences
of visiting Bangladesh. He traces the injustices with the people of Bangladesh
and also talks about the hospitality that he receives in the country. Rumi’s
life in Lahore and his love for the city are explained in the last chapter of
the book.
Raza Rumi
tries to reflect on the tradition and diversity of the South Asian region, and provides
an alternate view in many subjects under discussion in the book.
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