Now theater buildings are large in number with larger space
for people along with comfort. Sceneries are used often that are superb and
rational. The realistic sceneries not only catch our eyes but the background
music and the situation of the plot pull us into the world that is presented on
stage. So we forget our worries and sorrows in compassion with the happiness or
troubles of those who are performing on the stage. So most of the dramas
presented have happy ending, though often such ending is not possible in real
life.
Pakistani theaters are basically the result of stimulus of
western theater. Though Pakistani dramas performed on stage were very
entertaining and were elevated in moral tone. Now Pakistani theaters are in
worst condition. Majority of the stage presentations are copy of different
earlier period plays. Moreover low standard dialogues along with immoral acts
of actors destroyed the beautiful image of theaters. These factors have given
such damage to theaters that people think theaters are not family entertaining
sites. But it will be wrong to put full blame on theater management. As they
put such acts which they think will pay and, if those pieces/acts are immoral,
it is the fault of viewers. As it’s the audience that actually set the standard
of plays by watching and taking interest. So public is responsible more than
the management or actors.
Hello Shafaq
ReplyDeleteIt is nice to know about little history of theaters. I feel sad about the theater of Pakistan as the condition and standard of drams that are being played on stage are in worst form. You are right in a way public is responsible for this. We have seen in past that the drama of Pakistan was always nice , clean and had a lot to learn but now it is just mere jumping on Indian songs and using of vulgar language.
One more important point all the actors and actress of the past who are not willing to take part in today's dramas as in critical financial condition. We see many of them dying in hospital in miserable condition. I feel that censor and Government of Pakistan must take serious steps to raise and clean stage dramas and must look after poor actors.
Nice short description of the history of theaters. And thank you for pointing to the current condition of theators of Pakistan which has become an evil.
ReplyDeleteGood post about history of theaters . . .
ReplyDeleteIts so sad about the theaters in pakistan