My Father Sajjad Zaheer and Poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz Were Framed in Rawalpindi Conspiracy Case

London. This podcast is in Hindi/Urdu. Noor Zaheer is a well known writer, researcher, translator and theatre activist based in London. Married to legendary broadcaster Yavar Abbas, she is the youngest daughter of legendary writers Sajjad Zaheer and Razia Sajjad Zaheer who were founders of Progressive Writers Association (PWA) in the 1930s, along with other comrades.

Noor Zaheer is in conversation with broadcaster Pervaiz Alam, discussing; her books, politics, PWA, Urdu’s most controversial book Angarey, how Rawalpindi Conspiracy Case of 1951 unfolded leading to the arrest of Faiz Ahmed Faiz and Sajjad Zaheer, why a controversial novel on poet Majaz by her mother Razia has not been published. For the first time we hear an insider’s view.

“My father Sajjad Zaheer and poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz were initially involved in discussions regarding leading an agitation against PM Liaquat Ali Khan’s government in Pakistan but were never a part of the Rawalpindi Conspiracy Case of 1951. They were framed,” says Noor Zaheer.
She also talks about her marriage with Yavar Abbas who would be celebrating his 104th birthday in October, 2024.

This podcast with Noor Zaheer was recorded on Saturday, 31 August, 2024, in London.

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