LAHORE:The third Punjab Maas International Theater Festival 2026 at Lahore Arts Council Alhamra featured Ik Boota Ambi Da, a Punjabi theatrical production by Punjab University’s Natak Theatre Group, paying tribute to renowned Punjabi poet Professor Mohan Singh,here on Sunday.
Punjab University Vice Chancellor(VC) Prof Dr.Muhammad Ali attended the performance as chief guest, while Dean Faculty of Arts and Humanities Prof.Dr.Mehboob Hussain was the guest of honour. Festival Director Aamir Nawaz welcomed the guests.
Directed by Faha Shawal, the play combined poetry, music and acting to highlight the literary legacy of Professor Mohan Singh.
Prof.Dr.Israr Chishti developed the creative concept and contributed music and voice-over while Mian Ahmed served as associate director. The cast included Faha Shawal, Faiz Rajput and Mian Ahmed. Prof Dr Ahmed Bilal served as producer while Prof Shehnawaz Zaidi was the adviser.
The festival was jointly organized by the Maas Foundation and Lahore Arts Council Alhamra to promote theatrical excellence, cultural dialogue and regional literary heritage through performances by artists from educational and cultural institutions.
The production highlighted the role of theater in preserving the Punjabi language, poetry and cultural identity for future generations.