Playwriting by Sarmad Sohbai

سرمد صہبائی کی ڈرامہ نگاری

Abstract

Sarmad Sohbai is a Muslim poet, TV dramatist, filmmaker, director and contemporary Urdu stage playwright. He established a strong tradition of modern Urdu stage drama, using modern stage techniques, use of music on stage, use of lights and sets, unique style of symbols and metaphors, giving modern Urdu stage drama a unique and untouched style. Spared Sarmad Sohbai belongs to the top among modern Urdu dramatists. He has rebelled against the tradition of Urdu and Punjabi drama in terms of style, technique and themes and has set a high standard and given a new twist to modern Urdu stage drama. Sarmad Sohbai is an accomplished dramatist. They have their own unique style of literature where their individual thought process is found. Poetry was inherited by him but his main field is drama. Sarmad Sohbai has enlightened the modern Urdu stage drama with many new dimensions. They have a constant curiosity and search for something new. He has made new experiences, whether it is poetry or drama, he has given something new to the readers and viewers.