Ehtesham Shahid
| Ehtesham Shahid | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Indian |
| 💼 Occupation | Journalist |
Ehtesham Shahid (Urdu: احتشام شاہد ) is an Indian journalist, based in Dubai, UAE. He has worked as a journalist and editor at media outlets in India and the Gulf region.[1] He gained acclaim for his Urdu play Mian Biwi Aur Wagah, performed in India,[2] Pakistan[3], and the UAE.[4]
Career
Ehtesham Shahid is currently Editor at TRENDS Research & Advisory.[5] Ehtesham has worked as a journalist and editor for The Indian Express, Khaleej Times, Al-Arabiya English, and Arab News. He was Editor at the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies & Research from 2009 to 2016.[5] As a journalist, he has interviewed prominent Southeast Asian figures like former President of Pakistan Pervez Musharraf,[6] Nobel Laureate Prof. Muhammad Yunus[7], and India’s former deputy foreign minister Dr. Shashi Tharoor.[8]
His other notable interviews have been with Tasmina Ahmed Sheikh, the first Scottish Muslim woman Member of Parliament in Westminster[9], and founder of Wired magazine Kevin Kelly.[10]
Mian Biwi Aur Wagah
Ehtesham wrote the play Mian Biwi Aur Wagah.[11] The play is based on a series of letters describing the real-life experiences of an Indian husband and his Pakistani wife, divided by borders.
The play is based on his own experiences with his Pakistani wife, Amna Khaishgi.[12] She played the role of herself in the live performances of the play. The play began its international run at India’s Habitat Centre in New Delhi.[2] The play was also performed at Farrat Gallery in Karachi at an event organized by the National Academy of Performing Arts.[3]
References
- ↑ "Ehtesham Shahid | Al Arabiya English". english.alarabiya.net. Retrieved 2021-01-28.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Mian, Biwi aur Wagah: An Indo-Pak story told through letters". Hindustan Times. 2018-01-25. Retrieved 2021-01-28.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Saleem, Sadiq. "A Dubai-born Urdu play on letter-writing comes to Karachi via Delhi". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2021-01-28.
- ↑ Qadeer, Hafsa (2018-08-11). "Blurring the border one show at a time - Mian, Biwi Aur Wagah". Arabian Gazette. Retrieved 2021-01-28.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Ehtesham Shahid". trendsresearch.org. Retrieved 2021-01-28.
- ↑ "VIDEO: Terror with sectarian overtones becomes explosive, Pervez Musharraf". Al Arabiya English. 2017-03-03. Retrieved 2021-01-30.
- ↑ "Nobel laureate Prof. Yunus: Today's global financial order is a ticking time bomb - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2021-01-30.
- ↑ "Shashi Tharoor tells Al Arabiya: India strengthening security cooperation with Gulf countries - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2021-01-30.
- ↑ "First Scottish Muslim woman MP: Islam is the antidote to ISIS". Al Arabiya English. 2016-10-13. Retrieved 2021-02-03.
- ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: Without technology humans would last just six months, Kevin Kelly". Al Arabiya English. 2018-02-23. Retrieved 2021-02-03.
- ↑ "Mian, Biwi Aur Wagah: Stage Dramay Ki Team Aaj Geo Pakistan Ki Mehmaan - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2021-01-28.
- ↑ "Dubai turned cupid for Indian-born Ehtesham and Pakistan-born Amna". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 2021-02-03.
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