RAWALPINDI: A play based on social issues titled Munda Bigra Jaye was staged at Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC).

RAC Director Waqar Ahmed was the chief guest of the play. The play was written by Yar Mohammad and directed by Shahzad Papu while Zahoor Shah was the producer of it. Prominent characters were film stars Shafgat Cheema, Hameed Babar, Sofia Ali, Ahmed Cheema, Ayesha Rajput, Anjum Abbasi, Masooma Shah, Badal Raja, Dua Ali and Raja Wasim.

Speaking on the occasion, RAC DirectorWaqar Ahmed said that plays written on corrective subjects are closer to reality, due to which their ef fects are also lasting. The arts council has always strived to promote f amily dramas. He said that the golden age of stage drama will return when families turn to theatres. `All the characters of the drama have shown the essence of best acting, for which all deserve credit,` he added.

Mr Cheema expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the audience for the overwhelming response.

At the end of the play, a portrait was also presented to him. Staf f Reporter