Khaled Anam

Khaled Anam hosts and produces a radio show based on Urdu literature and old songs on FM107. With a Master's from Karachi University, Anam has done various theatrical training courses with Grips Theatre in Berlin, Germany. As part of a core team responsible for translating and adapting over 100 episodes of Open Sesame of Children's Television Workshop into Urdu—he was solely responsible for translating and re-recording the songs of all episodes. A founding member of Grips Theatre, Pakistan, he has performed in both children's and regular theatres all over Pakistan, India, UAE, and Germany. In recognition of his services to children's theatre and education, Anam has been conferred the Goethe-Institut Award of Merit. Author of Bachon kay Geet (OUP, 2014), he is also an ambassador for the Children's Literature Festival. He has been awarded the President's Pride of Performance by the Government of Pakistan.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Interactive

Saturday 1st Feb

Gup Shup - Storytime and Song

Location: Central Garden Join Khaled Anam, an award-winning artist, and storyteller, on a journey through Urdu stories from our childhood that bring cherished memories to life. With his unmatched ability to revive the characters and tales of yore, Anam weaves narratives that spark curiosity and imagination in young minds while preserving the beauty of our language and cultural heritage. Drawing on his rich experience in theatre, music, and literature, he reintroduces the timeless *kahanis* of our *nanis* and *dadis*, ensuring that these lessons and traditions resonate with the next generation. Through his masterful storytelling, rediscover the magic of Urdu narration and celebrate the richness of our collective past.