Comments on: Anarkali

By: Azhar Khaksar

Azhar Khaksar — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 01:12:01 +0000

Only one Thing I can’t Understand Why Akber Was Grate …..if he done such a shameful action …..or History is not True i seen WAH Gardens …Reconstruction work in 2003 why not Pakistani Government is paying Attention towards Indian Heritage it is not just Muslims or Mughals Heritage its Subcontinent Heritage

By: Shabbir khan

Shabbir khan — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 20:26:56 +0000

Mr. Syed lmtiaz Ali Taj, was a prose and drama writer, He was born in Lahore on October 13, 1900. After his education, he was able to partake in his father’s publishing institution, Dar-ul-Ishaat Punjab.
Anar Kali was a brain child of Mr. Syed lmtiaz Ali Taj. In 1922 he wrote ‘Anarkali’, which became a landmark in Urdu drama writing. This was later adapted into feature films in India and Pakistan. The most famous film was Mugl e Azam

By: barbie

barbie — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 10:33:32 +0000

WAS ANARKALI SOOOOO BEAUTIFUL?

PLZZZZZZZZ ANSWER MY QUESTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Arfaz

Arfaz — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:36:27 +0000

“annoyed”, you are wrong.
The furious Prince Saleem(Jahangeer) organized an army and began an attack on Lahore.Akbar had a much larger army and quickly defeated Prince Saleem’s force. Akbar gave Saleem two choices,either to surrender Anarkali to him or to face the death penalty.Prince Saleem, OUT OF HIS TRUE LOVE for Anarkali, chose the death penalty.Anarkali, however, unable to allow Prince Saleem to die, came out of hiding and approached Akbar.She asked for just one wish, which was to spend just one pleasant night with Prince Saleem.
After her night with Saleem, Anarkali drugged Saleem,and the unconscious Saleem could not do anything not to sandwich Anarkali alive.

By: yita

yita — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:37:42 +0000

is it true?

By: Debarati

Debarati — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 13:42:12 +0000

I’m brought up in Delhi so, frequently visited Agra on every vacation. Everytime I was surprised to see the tunnel door at Fatehpur Sikri which is said to be used by Anarkali to escape to Lahore as told by the guide. As we all know our history, I mean the subcontinent, is more based on folk lore than facts, can you guide me through this? Moreover, Just few days ago while researching on the Mughal, I read an article where the writer says Anarkali or the Nadira Begum was an important member of Akbar’s court in Lahore and very important indeed which was often opposed by Salim himself. Anarkali died during Akbar’s regime and if she was so much been hated why Akbar would he even allow anyone to make the massive tomb for her? Please help me.And if possible can you send a pic. of Anarkali’s tomb at my email id. Thanks.

By: deepak

deepak — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 09:39:08 +0000

How come Mughal empire capital because Lahore instead of Delhi. One more among the countless Paki lies.

By: NADEEM GHORI

NADEEM GHORI — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 19:16:56 +0000

SIR PLEASE MUJHE YEH CONFUSION HAI KE ANARKALI EK HAQIQI STORY HAI JAHAN TAK MAINE PARAH HAI KE YEH EK UNNATURAL STORY HAI MAI BHI HISTORY KA STUDENT REH CHUKA HOON AUR MAINE KISI BHI KITAB MAI ANARKALI KO NAHI PARAH PHIR TOMB OF ANARKALI KAHAN SE AYA MUJHE KISI BOOK KE REFRENCE SE BATAIN…

By: dilaram

dilaram — Wed, 14 May 2008 10:27:18 +0000

“nka_cool” darling…
u have got ur facts rong..
noor jehan was not anarkali…
atleast that much every1 knows..

By: Lilly moo

Lilly moo — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 03:00:30 +0000

WOW!!!! But shouldnt have the king punished his son for having in an affair, just like he put anarkali in a brick wall?

By: Sana

Sana — Mon, 13 Feb 2006 17:38:23 +0000

Hey letme ask u some questions related to Anarkali Drama:

1)do u think that literature has an effect on human psycology?Yes or No,and how?

2)which of the character in Anarkali’s play is the favourtie of urs?

3)If u r given the opportunity to change the name of the Anarkali drama/film,what other name will u suggest for it?

4)do u read urdu dramas?YES or NO.

5)In ur opinion which of the following is read the most in urdu:

1-Afsanay

2-Drama

3-Safarnamay

4-novel

By: nka_cool

nka_cool — Wed, 25 Jan 2006 16:59:49 +0000

Mr/Miss. annoyed….

u must know this…

noor jehan was in fact anarkalii….

By: tsk

tsk — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I bet X-Ray scans or even acoustic scanning could figure that out. Whatever one has a hollow center methinks. Just don’t let Geraldo make a show about it.

By: rohankumar

rohankumar — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I am a great admirer of Anarkali who was in love with prince selim(later emperor jehangir),there is a tomb of her in lahore but sad to say it is not given much importance as a monument of love.In india we give top importance to Taj mahal as a monument of love .In Italy they give importance to the city of verona as a destination for tourists because romeo and juliet lived there.The tomb of anarkali can be promoted as a tourist destination /as a monument of love and i am sure it will slowly but surely attract tourists and will generate income for local people and government.

By: Mehr

Mehr — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

is there a way I can get rizwan beyg’s email address?

By: edathuajose

edathuajose — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Somehow i have always felt anarkali to have been ignored by the pak tourism dept…man you guys have such a romantic story.. a tomb .u could use the indian film market her and make her eternal…PYAR KIYA THO DARNA KYA>>

By: Joaquim Salvador

Joaquim Salvador — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I have a firm called ANARKALY SERVI¬´OS DE L√ïNGUAS (meaning language services)in Mozambique.
I decided to have this name as a tribute to THE OTHER the tale of Anarkali in fact represents.
Would that be possible to us to get some material from the oral tradition or/ and even some posters or drawings that could call the attention to it?
Where to find it?

By: arzoo

arzoo — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

where is anarkali’s tomb in lahore? Exact location plz!

By: Ijaz Dayal

Ijaz Dayal — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

AnarKali’s tomb is situated inside the lahore Civil Secretariat at the Lower Mall Rd, and the building is in use of the Archives Department.

By: bulleyah

bulleyah — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

something i wrote after actually visiting anarkalai’s tomb -

I look up at the massive whitewashed dome of Anarkali√≠s Tomb looming against the Lahore sky in awe. I was expecting something much smaller, far less grand. She was after all a √´fallen√≠ woman. According to popular belief a courtesan, probably a member of Akbar√≠s harem, bricked into a wall for daring to love the emperor√≠s son. In the 19th century, this was the residence of General Ventura, the French commander of Ranjit Singh√≠s army; after the British took over, for a short while it was an Anglican church. Today the tomb stands in the compound of the Punjab Civil Secretariat.

The guard is apologetic about not letting me in. The tomb now houses the Punjab State Archives, and even researchers can enter for only an hour a day. But he shows me a window on the side, from where I can look at Anarkali√≠s mazaar. The tombstone has been shifted next to the wall, and through the window you can see beautiful Persian calligraphy, which apparently reads: √¨Ah! For just one more glimpse of my beloved, I shall thank God till the day of resurrection.√Æ Signed, √¨The enamoured Salim, son of Akbar.√Æ

A tomb sacred to the memory of a courtesan, where a mercenary firangi once lived, now houses the documentary past of an entire province. I think I will like Lahore…