Sarwat Gilani reads Gulzar’s short stories in Zee Theatre’s ‘Yaar Julahay’

When popular actor Sarwat Gilani read Gulzar’s short stories, Sunset Boulevard and Dus Paisay, for Zee Theatre’s series Yaar Julahay, she was struck by their relatability. She says, “I learnt so much from Gulzar saab’s writing. Reading Sunset Boulevard was like a wake-up call to not let our fears take over our lives because what we fear often becomes a part of our reality. Dus Paisay also reminds us to not take our relationships for granted or neglect our loved ones.” The episode featuring both the dramatic readings will be aired throughout this week.

For director and actor Sarmad Khoosat, Gulzar is someone whose work has had a special place in his life. He recalls, “A long time ago, I came across an English translation of Gulzar saab’s short story collection, Raavi Paar, and discovered many new and diverse shades of his literary talent. This series also derives its title from one of his poems.”