Man Hastam

Synopsis

"Man Hastam" is a unique adaptation of the Ferdowsi's tragic drama "Rustam-o-Sohrab". The play opens with Shah of Turan, Afrasiyab who is guided by the Prophet Paisgoh in an attempt to retain his throne. Raised in darkness, Sohrab is unaware of his genuine lineage and turns into a soldier looking for his father, whom he believes to be the finest of all warriors. Under Paisgoh's direction, the Shah stages a fight between the legendary Persian hero, Rustam, and his own son, Sohrab, both unaware of their relationship. Themes of manipulation, destiny, identity, and the terrible might of war are investigated in the play. It explores the human cost of political scheming and the terrible effects of misinterpretations. With its deep emotional resonance, "Man Hastam" is a meditation on the inevitable clash between personal honor and the manipulative forces that drive individuals to conflict.

Cast

Sufiyan Baig

Rustam

Abdullah Mir

Sohrab

Amna Rai

Tahmineh

Zainab Bhatti

Mahnoosh

Yameen Thara

Pīshgoh

Arsalan Mustafa

Shāh Afrāsiyāb

Abdullah Jabbar

Shah Kay Kāvus

Subhan Asghar

Shāh-e Samangān

Hassan bin Saif

Shāh-e Dezh-e Sefīd

Awais Hassan Malik

Narrator