Heer populary known as ‘Her Waris Shah’ is probably the best Sufiana Kala, of Waris Shah. The great poet who was born in possibly 1712 AD and lived till 1799 AD.The famous poetry was written in 1766 AD.Heer had been written earlier by Demodar Das, Hafiz Shah Jahan Muqabil and Ahmed Gujjar. Waris Set to wite a new version of Heer. His verses are meticulous having undergone verisions and editions by Waris Shah himself.
We tries to look for ‘Heer’ in its complete form and surprisingly we found that it was available only as a book recitation were sketchy and in variety of verses. It was sad that such a treasure was treated so shabilly. Hence, we decided to attempt the most ardous first and thus Heer Waris Shah was chosaen as our ‘first job towards building a folk music collection.
Spresd over ‘800 Bands (verses) of various lengths, it was assessed to take about 50 hours of recitation longest we came across before we started was between 3 to 5 hours. Our dicision was thus to get the entire heer recited. We wanted the generation today to heer (audio) and see (video) as to what the great Punjabi poet has left behind for all Punjabis to enjoy.
We do understand that people have limited time to devote to Sufiana Kalam and Sufi poetry. The audio/video version will help them understand and possibly also generate interest in the beautiful poetry. Subtitles shall help those ‘not’ so good in the Punjabi language to understand the great works better. The audience realise that Waris Shah was much renowned and high in status than Shakespeare.
What ever has been done, is an attempt in appreciation of the work of the great poet, Syed Waris Shah. It is also aproof to those who listen to his works that given the right propagation media, Waris Shah stands heads and shoulders above contemporary poets including those of other countries and continents.
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God and His ProphetThis part narrates God, love for the Prophet (p.b.u.h), Khulfa-e-Rashideen, Imam Hassan and Hussain, Sufi Saints and Aulia, The Punjabi culture and Syed Warris Shah |
00:41:04 | View |
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Events of Takht Hazaara Ranjhas villageThis episode reveals the challenges faced by Ranjha who during his father |
01:12:36 | View |
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Journey to SialDejected yet determined Ranjha leaves home in search of Heer and spends the night at a Mosque where he entertains the villages as a flutist , much to the annoyance of the imam of the mosque. Ranjha and the mos ... |
00:57:04 | View |
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Ranjha reaches SialRanjha lands on the Bank of Chenab and goes to Sial village. He comes across the local population there and his love for Heer spreads there. Ranjha reveals his background and his love for Heer much to the disma ... |
00:56:52 | View |
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Ranjha and Heer in love - Vows to be togetherIn his episode Heer and Ranjha come face to face when Heer objects to his use of her bed and Ranjha replies in kindness. What follows next is Ranjhas narration of events that led him to leave his home after the ... |
00:57:41 | View |
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Love blossoms under blessings of Panj Peers and watchful eyes of Heers friendsHaving being employed as a Kaama (worker) at Heers home, Ranjha started looking after the animals, Buffalos and Cows there. Heer was as much interested in Ranjha as he was and persuaded him to let the animals g ... |
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Suspicions arise amongst villagers and Kaedo (Heers uncle) tracks Heer and RanjhaThis part is about the progress of the love of Heer and Ranjha. Kaindo Heers uncle, who was suspicious of the affair of Heer and Ranjha disguised himself as a beggar and begged Ranjha for choori (sweet that Hee ... |
00:27:49 | View |
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Chuchak and Maliki (Heers parents) terminate Ranjhas job and later re-employ himThe affair of Heer and Ranjha had become the talk of Sial village .Women of the village would come and persuade Maliki (Heers mother) to do something about the affair. Thereafter, Maliki conferred with chuchak ... |
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Heers parents decide to marry her Ranjha utilizes the services of Mithi the NainWith Ranjhas confidence in the continuation of his affair with Heer restored, the love between Heer and Ranjha blossomed until one day upon Heers returned, she found her mother, father and Qazi conferring on pl ... |
01:17:31 | View |
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How money worksThis part shows how Ranjha engages Nain-Mithi for facilitating his affair with Heer. Ranjha gives her a lot of money and suggests her to motivate Heers parents to marry Heer with Ranjha. Offering Mithi a large ... |
00:52:21 | View |
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Heer and Ranjhas affair becomes publicThe Village Women reported the increase of Heer and Ranjhas affair to Kaedo who took up the matter with Heers parents. Heer was called and confronted and there was a severe argument between Heer and her mother. ... |
01:29:13 | View |
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Heer and Ranjha caught red handedHeer and Ranjha were caught and Heer was brought and made to sitat home. Meanwhile Ranjhas brothers and wives learnt about the state the state of affairs. They wrote letters to Chuchak to send Ranjha back home ... |
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Heer is wed to the KherasChuchak called in his brothers to discuss Heers marriage with Ranjha. JIs brothers suggested that it is better that instead of Ranjha, Heer is wedded in the Khera family as previously also, girls have been marr ... |
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Barat and wedding celebrations at SialKhera got prepared for departure to Sial where reception arrangements were in full swing. Sweets and food was prepared as Ranjha was a sad spectator. The poet gives vivid details of preparations. The Sial also ... |
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Qazi argues in favour of Nikah as proposedThis part shows how the Qazi approached Heer for the Nikah and she repeatedly refused. She reminds the Qazi that he was trying to circumvent the teachings of Islam and that he would face the wrath of God fot no ... |
01:11:14 | View |
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Arguments with Qazi continues with Heer being adamantThe arguments between Qazi and Heer continue and Qazi tries to convince her to accept the wishes of her parents and agree to the Nikah with Kheras who were already at Sail to wed Heer. Qazi in his persuasion qu ... |
01:04:38 | View |
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Qazi forces for NikahThis part relates to the forcible Nikah of Heer with the Khera and how Heer refused to go, accusing Qazi of a sin commited due to a Nikah which did not have her acceptance. The marriage party leaves Khera as He ... |
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Ranjha is frustratedThis part shows frustrations of Ranjha with the Sials. He accuses them of various aspects of lack of character. These include elements of lack of trust, going back on their word, using name of religion for pers ... |
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Heer at the Kheras AbodeIn this part, Heer is shown in the house of the Kheras and every one is happy and rejoicing. Saety, Heers sister in law is sympathetic towards Heer, who only thinks of Ranjha and the days she spent with him. Sa ... |
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Heer sends message from KheraThis episode shows how Heer started to communicate with Ranjha, at first by sending a message to him through a woman from Sial, who had come to meet her. In her message to Ranjha, Heer pleads to him to rescue h ... |
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Ranjha goes to Tilla Jogian to become a JogiIn this episode, Ranjha gives a serious thought and thinks about the ways and means that he would adopt for reunification with Heer. As days passed, Ranjhas longing for Heer intensified and he decided to become ... |
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Ranjha receives Jogi trainingThis episode narrates the state of Ranjha, who after leaving his flute and personality becomes a student at Tilla Jogian, with the aspiration to become a Jogi. Ranjha tolerated all the inconvenience that came a ... |
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Ranjha in search for HeerHaving been permitted and blessed by the Gurus and being told that he possesses all the basics of being a Guru, Ranjha sets out wandering from village to village, dressed like a Jogi. However, others around him ... |
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Ranjha reaches Khera VillageRanjha reached the Kheras abode and found that it was known as Rangpur. He went from one place to another and soon the news about the new jogi spread. He was said to be smart and from an aristocratic background ... |
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Ranjha enchantes local womenRanjha continued to be thronged with women and soon his popularity increased. Heer on the other hand, continued to request the girls to get him to her house but each time Ranjha refused to go with the girls. On ... |
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Ranjha enters Khera HouseThis part represents the time when Ranjha finally enters the Kheras house and comes across Saety and Heer. He asks for alms from both. Saety has arguments with Ranjha Jogi. The arguments continue to draw the at ... |
00:39:30 | View |
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War of words - Saiti Vs RanjhaThis part represents the time when Ranjha finally enters the ‘Kheras’ house and comes across Saety and Heer. He asks for alms from both. Saety has arguments with Ranjha Jogi. The arguments continue to draw ... |
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Altercations between Saiti and RanjhaThis part represents the time when Ranjha finally enters the ‘Kheras’ house and comes across Saety and Heer. He asks for alms from both. Saety has arguments with Ranjha Jogi. The arguments continue to draw ... |
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Saiti opens up - Narrates her problemThis part represents the time when Ranjha finally enters the ‘Kheras’ house and comes across Saety and Heer. He asks for alms from both. Saety has arguments with Ranjha Jogi. The arguments continue to draw ... |
01:01:27 | View |
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Heer enters arenaThis part represents the time when Ranjha finally enters the ‘Kheras’ house and comes across Saety and Heer. He asks for alms from both. Saety has arguments with Ranjha Jogi. The arguments continue to draw ... |
01:02:44 | View |
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Heer recognises Ranjha both maintain secrecyThis part represents the time when Ranjha finally enters the ‘Kheras’ house and comes across Saety and Heer. He asks for alms from both. Saety has arguments with Ranjha Jogi. The arguments continue to draw ... |
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