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Burried Alive by Umair Ghani

According to legend, Mughal Prince Salim, later to become Emperor Jahangir, fell in love with a girl named Anarkali as a young prince. As she was a dancing girl, not of noble birth, the romance was forbidden by the prince's father, Mughal Emperor Akbar. Anarkali, whose title means "pomegranate blossom" (bestowed for her beauty), was buried alive in a wall said to be located within the bazaar, by the order of Emperor Akbar. It is believed that her original name was Nadira or Sharf-un-Nisa.

 

A tomb, thought to be that of Anarkali, is situated on the premises of the Punjab Civil Secretariat, Lahore, Pakistan and now houses the Punjab Records Office. Previously, it had been transformed into a Christian church by the invading British. A  bazaar located nearby on Mall Road, Lahore is named Anarkali Bazaar after Anarkali. It is one of the oldest surviving markets in South Asia, dating back at least 200 years.

 

I took these two shots and palyed up a lot in Photoshop to show two veiws of the legend of Anarkali, the 1st one ancient, and the 2nd one in modern age. I went to Lahore fort, built by King Akbar, to select texture of the walls and interior of the fort to be used in these shots. These shots highligh the misery of young women, who are not allowed by the parents, to wed after their own will.
COMMENTS
Leftofcenter said at 2:12 p.m. on May 6, 2007:
beautiful photos, sad tale...
Jerii said at 2:52 p.m. on May 6, 2007:
Love the photos and the story!
Umauma said at 4:15 p.m. on May 6, 2007:
Can't wait for your book...it will be amazing!!!
Tigercub said at 5:19 p.m. on May 6, 2007:
extremely beautiful work. i love both images. but the story makes me angry again >: a dead woman is always better, like a dead indead. why shouldn't the prince burry himself instead of her? it was not her fault that she was not noble.
Tigercub said at 5:20 p.m. on May 6, 2007:
when i see such beauty, i lose the sense of life
Abking said at 9:08 p.m. on May 6, 2007:
Sad tale to go with the beautiful photos. Excellent use of Photoshop to further the narrative effect of the images.
L.e.n.k.a said at 10:57 p.m. on May 6, 2007:
interesting tabblo and the story....
Pkeener said at 11:23 p.m. on May 6, 2007:
Umair,your execution of this Tabblo is just brilliant. The expressions really enhance the sad tale. Thank you for this.
Umair said at 12:10 a.m. on May 7, 2007:
"best parts of a book are the wreckage of a writer's whole damned life", said Hemingway. sad tales add to reality of life. they are reality. regards!
To1n3tt3 said at 12:11 a.m. on May 7, 2007:
the second picture looks like a movie star in my country diana zubiri, but buried alive? how mean! the first picture is beautiful :`( but sad story.
Hyhoa said at 12:02 p.m. on May 7, 2007:
Really beautifull photos , like paintings on an ancient stone wall.So poetic and melancholic . Sad story in the past and still in the present ,make me thinking on poetries from Talisma Nasreen. Thanks for the thought on all persecute women !
Zippywinds said at 1:48 p.m. on May 7, 2007:
stunning gorgeous and hauntingly beautiful :)
Chiloedream said at 7:10 p.m. on May 7, 2007:
Beau, émouvant, poignant, superbe, j'adore, un grand bravo.
Siagian said at 1:26 a.m. on May 8, 2007:
splendid photoshopping and fascinating story! i like #2 !
Sativa said at 3:27 p.m. on May 8, 2007:
Ohh my gosh.. really awesome work!
Love2laugh said at 10:47 p.m. on May 8, 2007:
I love how you give a bit of history with so many of your tabblos. It's a learning experience in more ways then one. :)
Noe said at 12:42 a.m. on May 9, 2007:
Beautiful!
TavarES said at 7:16 a.m. on May 9, 2007:
Two admirable photos! Very beautiful!
Mashpee_Paula said at 8:19 p.m. on May 9, 2007:
Beautiful pictures! Fascinating yet sad legend! Thanks. :)
Gerardfotografeert said at 5:22 p.m. on May 15, 2007:
Excellent work. Beautiful photo's and an interesting story. Thank you for sharing it.
Vinca said at 2:11 p.m. on May 18, 2007:
Your photography is excellent and so are your editing skills. I must say your thoughts are very noble. The way you express them through your pictures speak volumes about you and your work.I am impressed :o)
Liliana said at 11:34 a.m. on May 19, 2007:
I love this kind of legends!!! In Orient or Occident, they are so similar...
Ukirsari-nicholas said at 4:55 a.m. on Dec 13, 2007:
great shots! but how tragic the story is :(
Ira said at 11:31 a.m. on Mar 14, 2008:
Incomparable!Realy Beauty!!!
Artsy said at 3:56 a.m. on Apr 4, 2008:
She is so very beautiful and you have made this so incredibly well. You are a true artist at what you do Umair.
ShunRei said at 10:00 a.m. on May 10, 2008:
What a beautiful Tabblo! Thanks for sharing!
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