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Throughout our history, women in the performing arts have contributed immensely to Pakistan's cultural heritage. They have enriched our lives through their artistic performances, despite experiencing serious personal hardships and social stigma for engaging in their chosen profession. Forgotten Faces acknowledges the contribution of the women who performed in Pakistan's rural folk theatre and provides a women's perpective on this entertainment business.
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This book takes you on a journey of discovery into the famous red light district of Shahi mohalla in Lahore. The author tells her story through the lives of people linked to the Shahi mohalla: the prostitutes with their pimps, managers and customers, as well as the musicians and others. Most of these people are struggling to make a living by following ancient traditions, without knowing clearly where they fit in the larger picture of present day society. The ...