ANIMATION
RECENT PROJECTS
Mahabat Khan Mosque and Cobbler A folk Tale
The animation has been prepared through a collaborative process involving tradition bearers and the communities of Peshawar. These storytellers are the custodians of the rich oral traditions which is part of the intangible cultural heritage of these communities. We are greatly indebted to them for giving us the opportunity to work together for the preservation and transference of these stories to the coming generations.The story is based on the fact that the foundations of the Mahabat Khan Mosque were laid on a very irregular sub-surface, and through time, it seems that one of the corners has sunk a little, making the mosque negligibly tilt to one side.
JAlaat Khan A folk Tale
The major purpose of this project is to revive and preserve the cultural importance of our traditional stories inherent in culture, for not only today's children but for the next generation as well. These Stories can have a constructive impact on children's thought process and also help in learning a great deal about the history and importance of some values and actions. Inhibiting violent and needless aggressive tendencies portrayed that the western video games influence children today.
Kos Minar
Kos Minar is a tower making the distance of a ‘Kos’. Kos a medieval measurement unit of distance denting approximately 3.2 km and “Minar” is a Persain word for tower. such structure served as beacons for caravans as well as resting place for themselves and for their horses and other animals. Sher Shah Suri is accredited for the construction of these Kos Minars, which were then subsequently taken up by the Mughal Emperors. These Minars were erected on the main highways across the Mughal Empire between 1556 to 1707 AD. The geographic span to the Mughal Empire had about 3000 kilometers of roads, accounting for nearly 1000 Kos Minars.In the North, they were extended form Agra to Lahore and Peshawar via Dehli, from Bengal via Kannauj in the East, and in the South from Agra to Mandu via Shivpuri.
LOTUS
This 2D project first of all trained us how to work individually. Since the Lotus is the indirect experimental video about students (represented by a bag main character and this bag possesses the power of pen/brush/education/skill/knowledge etc).This shows that in our country education is a big dilemma currently, but as represented in the video with power of education we can eliminate the uncertainty and illiterac
SACHA SUDA
At the age of eighteen, Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s father Mehta Kalu Ji was disappointed that Guru ji’s was neither interested in farming nor other worldly work. He thought that perhaps by engaging Guruji in trade would not only be a good profitable profession but will also make him happy. Father Kalu Ji gave Twenty Rupees to Guru ji and said, “Buy some genuine goods which can make us a profit when sold.”
Moving Beyond the Frame!
Moving Beyond the Frame! blends watercolor with animation to create a bold new visual language. Inspired by nature and emotion, each piece captures the essence of creation and invites viewers into a space of calm, connection, and reflection. My this work reimagines the boundaries of traditional art, offering a serene yet dynamic experience.
The Healing Roof
They said I’d be safe in the house with the red roof,
where clouds touched low and trees whispered kindly.
The bed was big, the wind sang softly,
and the mountain watched like a quiet guardian.
Smiling nurses, star-eyed doctor—
even pain didn’t feel frightening.
Now, when I draw with broken crayons,
I color that red roof first—
the house that held me
when I was small,
and brave,
and healing.
The Amluk Dara Stupa and Naga Appala
The animation has been prepared through a collaborative process involving tradition bearers and the communities of Swat. These storytellers are the custodians of the rich oral traditions which is part of the intangible cultural heritage of these communities. We are greatly indebted to them for giving us the opportunity to work together for the preservation and transference of these stories to the coming generations.
Taram Badshah
