Based on the ancient legend of Heer and Ranjha, it is sometimes referred to as the Romeo and Juliet of the East. It is a tale of absolute and pure love (ISHQ) that triumphs over cultural and class barriers, although just like Shakespeare’s classic, audience members are in for a tragedy rather than a ‘happily ever after’.
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