Wehshi Explained

Wehshi
Country:	Pakistan
Language:	Urdu
Genre:	Novel
Media Type:	Print (paperback)

Wehshi is an Urdu novel by Pakistani author Razia Butt. The novel revolves around the dysfunctional relation of a son with his mother and stepfather. The novel has been adapted into a film in 1972 and aTV series in 2022.^[1]

Synopsis

The novel talks about the effects of the childhood deprivations, abuse and toxic environment on one's life. It is about a young boy and his traumatised life who becomes so when his mother marries for second time after his father's death. His stepfather too tortures him mentally leading him to worse.^[2]

Adaptation

• The novel was adpated into a film Pyasa (1972) which was directed by Hassan Tariq.^[3]
• Wehshi, a television series based on the novel, directed by Iqbal Hussain is currently airing on Hum TV.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Famous Novelists – Razia Butt.
2. Web site: پاکستانی ناول نگار ’رضیہ بٹ‘. 2020-02-27. Jang.
3. Web site: ‘Pyasa’ to be screened tomorrow. 30 June 2017. Aijaz Gul. The News.
4. Web site: Khushhal Khan to play unconventional role in Wehshi. 24 August 2022. 21 October 2022. Cutacut.