Panjab & its Virasat - Mahnoor Khan - Awaaz Radio Podcast

In this extensive Season 2, Episode 3, we continue our conversation with Mahnoor Khan about her recent trip to Pakistan and the profound issue of Panjab and its Virasat (heritage). Mahnoor described her experience in Lahore, noting that the city has a mood of its own, and you must be ready to embrace its unpredictability.The central theme of the discussion was the devastating impact of the post-1947 partition and the creation of nation-states on the free movement of culture, information, and people across Panjab. Mahnoor shared how her recent trip reaffirmed her Punjabi identity, which was previously less prominent. We discussed how this division has negatively impacted industries, especially the art industry in Pakistan.We ended the conversation with a critical discussion about the need for reunification of the Punjabi languages and cultural roots. We stressed the necessity for both sides of Punjab to learn Shahmukhi (Persian script) and Gurmukhi (Gurmukhi script), noting that understanding languages like Farsi is crucial for accessing the region's religious and historical texts. We emphasized that working with dedicated individuals who are committed to this cultural revitalization, without expectation of monetary gain, is key to success.Mahnoor : https://www.instagram.com/bouje_khalifa/You can find the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEFIXz9xUko