Enter Stage Left: A Memoir | Living Through Art and Activism in Zia’s Pakistan | With Faiz, PTV, and a Stage That Refused to Go Quiet

Print length: 256 pages
Language: English
Publisher: India Viking
Publication date: 18 August 2025

Name: Enter Stage Left: A Memoir | Living Through Art and Activism in Zia’s Pakistan | With Faiz, PTV, and a Stage That Refused to Go Quiet
SKU: 9780143469704
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SKU: 9780143469704

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Step onto the vibrant stage of Pakistan’s cultural and political revolution with “Enter Stage Left: A Memoir” by Salima Hashmi. This captivating memoir chronicles a period of immense creativity and activism in Zia’s Pakistan, from 1970 onwards. Discover Salima’s groundbreaking work in art education, her pioneering roles in television with iconic shows like Akkar Bakkar, Such Gup, and Taal Matol, and her personal journey as a parent. Experience the innovation and artistic fervor of the era, juxtaposed with the challenges of Gen. Zia-ul-Haq’s rise and the impact on her family, including her father Faiz’s exile. “Enter Stage Left” is a compelling narrative of resilience, art, and activism in a transformative Pakistan, perfect for readers of Pakistani history, cultural memoirs, and inspiring life stories.

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