Bee Gul
An industry icon Bee Gul is a Pakistani screenwriter. With a flair for dialogue and plot lines that talk of difficult social situations Bee Gul made a name for herself with the very first script she wrote for a telefilm. She has won numerous awards. Her most memorable work on television is Dar Si Jaati Hai Sila and Raqeeb Se. She has also penned-down Jashn ka Din hai, Talkhiyan and Pehchan that became landmarks. With a special interest in Urdu and Persian her plays also have local languages. She writes women-centric plays that throw light upon social issues.
SUNDAY Sunday 3rd March
The Joy & Marvel Of Altering Narratives On the International Mainstream Media Moderator Dr. Syrrina Haque Panelists Nimra Bucha, Rasti Farooq, Bee Gul
Location: Hall 2
Pakistani women have come a long way in their depictions on screen. From being exoticized as a white man 's fantasy to now given roles in which they have agency and drive, Pakistani actresses have played a major role in changing dominant narratives. As of Dec 2023, Nimra Bucha played a role in the BBC adaptation of Agatha Christie's Murder is Easy and had a story arc in Ms. Marvel, a show about the first Pakistani super hero to grace our screens. In this insightful conversation she, along with veteran actors will talk about this shift, from tropes to triumphant portrayal.
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