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Heer Ranjha by Umair Ghani

One of the most popular tragic romances of the Punjab about Heer [an extremly bold and beautiful woman] and Ranjha [an adventurous young man] along the banks of River Chenab. Ranjha comes to Heer’s village where she offers him the job to take care of the cattle. Heer becomes mesmerized by the way Ranjha playes flute and they fall in love. Heer’s jealous uncle Qaido catches them and Heer is forced to marry another man "Saida Khera". She elopes with Ranjha and eventually gets caught and poisoned by Qaido. Ranjha wails and mourns as Heer’s grave opens and Ranjha lies beside her in eternal embrace. The great Sufi poet Waris Shah [1706-1798] immortalized Heer Ranjha’s love tale in Verse.

 

1st photo shows an old woman dancing around Heer Ranjha's grave. Below [L] is a painting of Heer Ranjha by Chugtai, [R] Sabir Nazar's painting showing Heer Ranjha in heaven. Below that [L] two young Heers looking for Waris Shah to make them immortal too and [R] bangels tied to Heer Ranjha's grave by young girls in love as they bow and kiss the marble slab as a ritual before praying for a lover or life partner.

 

 

Complete article published in Tourism Scenario International [Pakistan's leading magazine on tourism] Nov-Dec 2007 issue.
COMMENTS
Oksana said at 7:04 a.m. on Dec 11, 2007:
perfekt!
Leftofcenter said at 7:27 a.m. on Dec 11, 2007:
more beautiful exotic colors...
Brian_Doyle said at 7:39 a.m. on Dec 11, 2007:
Love the colour, the story and the photo of the two young girls. Thank you for posting and sharing
Eduardo.affonso said at 8:03 a.m. on Dec 11, 2007:
The first photo is absolutely magic. The girls' portrait is also very beautiful. Congratulations, UMAIR!
Krisu said at 8:19 a.m. on Dec 11, 2007:
Thanks for sharing. So exotic to me and very beautiful.
Noe said at 11:47 a.m. on Dec 11, 2007:
Beautiful tabblo Umair... First photo is just fantastic! =)
Shenresi said at 12:40 p.m. on Dec 11, 2007:
wow, this is something for me. I love these old storys and your wonderful coloured photos, very well done !
Love2laugh said at 6:15 p.m. on Dec 11, 2007:
Amazing pictures. So colorful and detailed.
Charlespop said at 7:03 p.m. on Dec 11, 2007:
Super great work !
JuDeck said at 11:08 p.m. on Dec 12, 2007:
enjoyed both the photos and the story
TavarES said at 6:41 a.m. on Dec 13, 2007:
These images are amazing! They are fascinating by the exotic beauty and the mystery they hold.
Debdog said at 4:55 p.m. on Dec 13, 2007:
beautiful images and story...thanks :)
Memotions said at 7:10 a.m. on Dec 14, 2007:
Such a tragic story. Moving images as well........an excellent and emotional piece.
Abking said at 2:26 p.m. on Dec 14, 2007:
Wonderful photos and a well put together tabblo. Each photo contributes to the mood. Very fine work!
Candlepower said at 11:40 a.m. on Dec 15, 2007:
Wow! What a wonderful look into a different world!
Domieb2 said at 7:14 p.m. on Dec 15, 2007:
Your tabblo is SO beautiful! I love the photo of the two girls. Lovely!
To1n3tt3 said at 4:56 a.m. on Dec 17, 2007:
wow what a story! like romeo and juliet :)
Royceufc said at 4:43 p.m. on Dec 19, 2007:
Beautiful colors and images. Nice job on this tabblo!
ConnieL said at 10:28 a.m. on Jan 9, 2008:
Thank you for the story and pictures.
Chaitiamma said at 11:39 a.m. on Jan 9, 2008:
BEAUTIFUL
Agdal said at 3:52 p.m. on Jan 11, 2008:
Magnifique,j'aimerais comprendre l'anglais pour mieux saisir les commentaires de vos photos qui sont le reflet d'un pays plein de "trésors".....
Hhwind said at 9:04 a.m. on Jan 21, 2008:
Splendid pictures
Ebucar said at 9:23 a.m. on Jan 23, 2008:
Umair, this is a fascinating tabblo. What a love story! Thanks so much for sharing with us. The girls are so beautiful. A favorite for me.
Mirella said at 7:03 p.m. on Feb 2, 2008:
I like the old woman dancing; her movemant is so elegant. Thank you a lot. Ciao
Harpreetpant said at 3:08 a.m. on Feb 24, 2008:
ver nice collection you hve got sir
Artsy said at 3:44 a.m. on Apr 4, 2008:
Always such fascinating coverage and amazing photos. I can hardly wait for your book!
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