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Wehshi
AuthorRazia Butt
Original titleوحشی
LanguageUrdu
GenreNovel
Publication placePakistan
Media typePrint (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

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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

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  • 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]

References

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  1. ^ "Famous Novelists – Razia Butt".
  2. ^ "پاکستانی ناول نگار 'رضیہ بٹ'". Jang. 2020-02-27.[failed verification]
  3. ^ Aijaz Gul (30 June 2017). "'Pyasa' to be screened tomorrow". The News.
  4. ^ "Khushhal Khan to play unconventional role in Wehshi". Cutacut. 24 August 2022. Retrieved 21 October 2022.