When my father passed away last week, my younger sister was with him. The hospital formalities required filling up various forms. A column for the death certificate requires the religion of the deceased. My sister did not hesitate even for a moment to scribble ‘Humanity’. The hospital staff was confused but she insisted and they had to accept it. My other siblings and I loved … Continue reading This one’s for dad – Parvez Imam
Aaj Bazar Mein – Parvez Imam at Lamakaan, Hyderabad. Translation of Faiz rendered by a Toronto based poet – Anis Zuberi. Aaj bazaar main pa bajolan chalo let us walk in bazaar in shackles Chashm-e-nam, jaan-e-shoreeda kafi nahin wet eyes and restless soul is not enough Tohmat-e-ishq-posheeda kafi nahin being charged for nurturing concealed love is not enough aaj bazaar main pa-bajolan chalo let us … Continue reading Aaj Bazar Mein – Parvez Imam
“We are a billion”, one day, they said. “Celebrations… Power to the people, the largest democracy”, they said. Then the figures moved ahead “We are one billion and something”, they said. From the start, ‘something’ is doing fine While one billion still walk the line And wonder where do they stand? The ‘power of people’, a mere vote bank From where draws ‘something’ whenever they … Continue reading One Billion and Something – Parvez Imam
(THANKS FOR SUCH AN AMAZING RESPONSE TO THE FILM. We are taking off the film! If another demand to watch the film arises we’ll be happy to re-post it after a few weeks.) Thank you for watching! If it set you thinking, then forward the link to friends and help THE WATERFALL reach out to people. Duration: 44min / Eng Produced by: f-20 Communications A … Continue reading THE WATERFALL – A Film by Parvez Imam
The Waterfall flows again! The people it holds within, will talk to you once again… this time on your own screens, where ever you are! Start Time: 23:00 hrs IST (17:30 hrs GMT) – 26th April End time: 24:00 hrs IST (18:30 hrs GMT) – 27th April . This screening is hosted by Hille Le (a website for alternative voices) to initiate a dialogue on … Continue reading Watch THE WATERFALL on the 26th & 27th of April Only On HILLELETV
The train made an unscheduled stop. “Godhra!”, someone whispered. I got down to look around Search for signs And soak it all in But I did not find anything Except the darkness of the night Beyond the station lights. The odd tea vendor passed by Trying to sell his lukewarm tea To those who were awake Or walking around aimlessly. It was just another ordinary … Continue reading Godhra – Parvez Imam
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