Mainay Uss Say Yeh Kaha

Mainay Uss Say Yeh Kaha


“Main Nay Kaha” is a satirical poem by the famous leftist
poet Habib Jalib called “Musheer” (A*dvisor). Jalib wrote it
in response to a conversation he ha*d with Hafiz Jalandari
during the time of Ayub Khan’s dictatorship. It remains just
as fresh and valid today.
This poem has been put to music by Laal (Shahram Azhar &
Taimur Rahman) a new Pakistani music group dedicated to
resistance music and poetry. Shahram Azhar and Taimur Rahman
are also political activists of the Communist Mazdoor Kissan
Party and their poetry, music, and activism constitute an
integrated whole the essence of which is always
revolutionary. The CMKP has been an integral part of the
lawyers movement and the movement for democracy in
Pakistan.
The music video contains real images of events in Karachi,
London, and Lahore during the tumultuous period between
December 27th and February 18th. The song and video were
recorded on a shoe-string budget of one session each.
This video and song are connected to a documentary on a
journey through a life-changing period in the history of
Pakistan. The journey begins in Pakistan on the eve of the
assassination of Benazir and the ensuing grief, violence,
and carnage. The film maker travels to London to discover a
group of young activists organizing protests against
Emergency rule. Following these activists full circle to
Pakistan, the documentary captures the events around the
2008 elections. The film thus captures a moment in the life
of Pakistan, from Benazir’s assassination to the elections,
through the lens of young activists. The documentary by
Widei Films will also be released shortly. 

Credits: 
Habib Jalib – Mainay Uss Say Yeh Kaha
Shahram Azhar – Vocals
Taimur Rahman – Music
Mahvash Waqar – Backing Vocals
Taimur Khan – Director Producer
Dita Peskova – Assistant Director
Jamie Mill – Recording Director
Laal & Taimur Khan – Music Producer
WIDEi Films – Production Company