Oh wow what an interview .She ws my English teacher ,the head of English department and the soul of our Dramatic society at Kinnaird . Thanks you for conducting this interview .
Is the Najmuddin Dramatics Society still going strong in KC? I remember Perin Cooper a long time ago, when she was still a young lecturer in Kinnaird, Lahore. Time flies .
Ms. Perin Cooper was one of my English teachers at Kinnaird for BA Hons in English Literature, in the early 1970's. We were just 4 girls in the class so she would hold class in her apartment in the Staff House and she would graciously serve us cold drinks. She was the Dramatics Society manager and I was the Dramatics President from 1970-1971 so I worked with her in that avenue too. She (almost) always wore a sari. She was sweet and pretty. Thank you for this interview. It is so sad how the minorities have dwindled in Pakistan. The situation was much better (although still not good) when I was growing up in Pakistan in the 1960's and 1970's. (I am now in the USA)
Diversity exists still but the media hasn't highlighted it. What else do you expect from land of dictators who pushed us into hell. Don't blame the country and land for lack of management.
Miss Perin Cooper , she was our teacher in Kinnaird , always wore a sari & looked so graceful & charming . I still remember her . She headed The Dramatic Society , was very active 😊 . It is such a pleasure to watch her . May God bless her with good health & long life . Amin .
Perin Boga, a true legend and inspiration! I'm honored to have had the privilege of working with you at Kinnaird College, and I've seen firsthand the incredible impact you've had on the lives of thousands of girls. Your dedication, passion, and guidance have left a lasting legacy, and I'm so grateful to have learned from you. Thank you for being an exceptional mentor, role model, and source of empowerment for so many. May this video be a testament to your remarkable contributions and a celebration of your enduring legacy!
Parsis are such an enigma. It is so highlt unfortunate most Pakistanis are kept in the dark fron the reality that yes at one point, many Pakistani regions remained under one the greatest empires of history, the Achaemenids, and much later, the Sassanians... Beautiful community, lovely community spirit, lovely food and having lived next door to Parsi neighbours, just in awe...
Very nice community I am from India a Muslim I was educated in a Parsee school in pune even read the Parsee prayers Hukmate ....Huaraste ....I love these people I enjoy their food Dhansaak that later became Dalcha in puna famous dish Love you all my Parsee bro s and sister s just love you
Very nice and sophisticated lady, Parsis have done an immense job in educating Pakistanis. There are Engineering and medical colleges in Karachi established by Parsi community. We owe them a lot of respect and gratitude. Hope they will flourish in Pakistan in the future.
It's not even surprising to see how far Pakistan has come, from being an immensely diverse and inclusive country to short sighted exclusive and intolerant land. May this land reaches its height again.
@@crissmilton5007 I wish the implementation was as optimistic as your comment is. Islam itself is a religion of inclusivity. Each lesson of Islam revolves around kindness, empathy and acceptance. Why this land lacks behind achieving so? Because the differences and societal chaos that one observes today are the outcomes of politicization of harmony and political engineering. Indeed, I pray for the true implementation of islam, a complete code of conduct. Ameen, always.
In 2022, I met a British Parsi originally from Karachi in a hospital in Chelsea London. I had just finished masters in nursing. I was in the queue at the hospital restaurant and that Parsi uncle was behind me . He was on Electric Mobility Scooter. I gave him my space in the queue . I saw that he bought Samosa from restaurant. He came on my table and asked if he could sit on the same table. I agreed. He then asked me what ethnicity I am , I told him Pakistani originally . Then he told me he is Also Pakistani and Parsi from Karachi. He started talking to me about Pakistan. I asked him if he likes samosas. he said yes but he couldn't get proper ones in the area where he lived. I promised him to bring Samosa for him from Southall and cooked chicken biryani for him too
Thank you for this.I was taught English at the Convent of Jesus and Mary school in Lahore by a Parsi teacher Miss King.Her English was phenomenal.I can still hear her voice in my head reading Shakespeare and all other classics in our O level classes.
What an amazing documentary! Thank you so much Lahorenamah. Her elder sister was my English teacher at The Rajkumar College Rajkot. She introduced me to Shakespeare! Some of us alumni in the UK had the pleasure and privilege of felicitating them at a reunion in 2011.
Such a powerful commitment maintained from ancient time, she's so soft spoken, so well behaved, her grace is apparent in her very appearance, love her culture, her heritage, love the way she remembered her past life, a life full of rich legacy.
Miss Perin Cooper was a dedicated teacher full of knowledge which she extended to her students with great fervour ❤ May she live a long and healthy life.
This is such a good documentary giving an insight into the Parsi community and culture in Pakistan. How unfortunate that there aren't many Parsis left in Lahore. Thank you for this documentary!
I had the good fortune of studying at Kinnaird College from 2004-2010 Mrs Perin Boga was always mentioned with reverence and love Will always be grateful for the amazing faculty i had there ❤
Miss Cooper taught us English in FSc in 1971.Also had a parsi boy in our class Behram Pistonji at Azam Garrison High School in late sixtys.I also am filled with nostalgia and enjoying Lahorenams
Parsis fled Iran to escape persecution to what was then undivided India and not solely to do business and collect riches.Their contribution to Indias grown in every field is remarkable,given their miniscule numbers,be it industry, sports, military, science n research, philanthropy you name it and they are there.Hats off to them.
@GS-ss8gm Because of Religious persecution led by Muslims in Persia (Iran). They first arrived to the coasts of Indian state of Gujrat & asked the Hindu ruler to practice their religion, identity & livelihood ....in turn they contributed much to our Indian society.... Our beloved Ratan Tata sir was one of such gems, The Indian Parsis.
Lovey Perin Ma'am i am basically an Indian staying in the city of pune .....and i was very lucky to go to a Parsee school in Pune Dastoor girls high school we had many parsee teachers dedicated teacherz and principal s ......where i stay there are many parsee families and Restraunt s where authentic parsee food is served Dhansak and salli gosht ...patrani macchi .....a very sweet beautiful helping commmunity ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Charming people may God bless you ma'am
I am very sorry for the the Parsi community which has dwindled in numbers over the years. It is a great enterprising community, but sadly started shrinking in number. Pray to God that the community gets back its lost glory. Their contribution to India's growth is immense and cannot be described in words.
A Masterpiece, but Heartbreaking how the conversation progresses from unique cuisine to the bleak future of parsi religion in Pakistan. یا اللہ اس معصوم، سخی دل بستی کی حفاظت کر اور اسے پھر آباد فرما - امین
Such peaceful communities should have an active presence in Pakistani society but unfortunately things have gone wrong since the day country embarked on its journey
Yet the paradox of reality staring everyone in the face is that since the 1980's as Pakistanis have gotten more 'religious', more 'pious' with more mosques in every street and their mens beards more prevalent, longer, thicker and more unkept...... So the country has decended further and quicker into more corruption, more dishonesty, more fraud, more violence, more ignorance, more superficiality, more dysfunction and more decite towards each other than in the past before Zia-ul-Haq and his 'Islamizisation' programme!
My god, I love the concept of a youtube channel dedicated to stories from lahore, we have so much that needs to be recorded before its lost forever. Incredible work guys, maybe some day I can start supporting this concept financially.
Lovely to see this interview with Ms. Perin Boga. Our family has a long friendship with her and her family. She has contributed a lot to the theater scene in Lahore both within and without KC. Wish the interview was from more than one angle of her face.
Just randomly came across this interview, what a joy it was to watch, she reminds me of my late phupo, who also spoke so beautifully so eloquently, she was also a teacher, it saddens me to see how much this community has shrunk in Pakistan, people were so much more tolerant of different cultures back then, more loving, more giving, more accepting, people like this lady are wisdoms of gold that are now slipping away from our lives, thank you for capturing all this in this video, dua's and much love for this beautiful lady.
Wonderful interview. It reminds me the past of our generations who lived so hormoniously together with Hindu parsi christian etc as a community. Sadly religious extremism has damaged greatly the peace of this region.
Yet the paradox of reality staring everyone in the face is that since the 1980's as Pakistanis have gotten more 'religious', more 'pious' with more mosques in every street and their mens beards more prevalent, longer, thicker and more unkept...... So the country has decended further and quicker into more corruption, more dishonesty, more fraud, more violence, more ignorance, more superficiality, more dysfunction and more decite towards each other than in the past before Zia-ul-Haq and his 'Islamizisation' programme!
Yet the paradox of reality staring everyone in the face is that since the 1980's as Pakistanis have gotten more 'religious', more 'pious' with more mosques in every street and their mens beards more prevalent, longer, thicker and more unkept...... So the country has decended further and quicker into more corruption, more dishonesty, more fraud, more violence, more ignorance, more superficiality, more dysfunction and more decite towards each other than in the past before Zia-ul-Haq and his 'Islamizisation' programme!
In our school the kindest lady was our headmistress Mrs King mother of Ms Amie King. she was very kindhearted and speaks in very gentle tone and very elegantly dressed in saree. There used to be Cooper family living on the other side of road.I can recall once while playing cricket the ball went to Cooper house the madam living there said very kindly that the family sits in lawn and it would be kind of sports teacher if he adjust the games timing accordingly. Stay blessed will feel honoured to provide service to community of our respected Mrs King of Joan Mcdonald School
An amazing interaction, a wonderful personality and great insights in the life of Parsis in Lahore and their lifestyle in general. Respect to Parsis whom I’ve always held in high regards
What a brilliant masterpiece. So enlightening yet heartbreaking. The loss is Pakistan’s that a community of such beautiful heritage and ethos is dwindling. I have had the privilege of being taught by Miss Amy King(fractions!), Miss Perin Cooper(English Literature and Drama) and Professor Rose Madan( Medicine) but only became aware of the connection through this interview. I feel so blessed. No words can do justice to their dedication and commitment. Gid bless them. Always in my heart.❤️❤️❤️❤️
Pakistani school should call such personalities to schools for students seminars where they could learn how to be a good humble valued and community beneficent citizen.
She took our english class for a short time in Fsc at kinnaird college 1998.She was a superb teacher and a very humble lady also the head of dramatics society at Kinnaird
Very nicely produced. I suggest you make one for the Hyderabad community of Karachi . Their tradition cuisine and culture is not widely understood but still greatly admired. Would make an interesting watch
I remember the Bhandaras, they owned the Murree Brewery, Bapsi's brother Minoo remained a member of Pakistan's parliament I remember and his son also entered Pakistani politics I think ? ''Bai Ji" (Bapsi and Minoo's mother ) used to cook delightful food, including a Parsi style"Dhansak" , I have tasted that so many decades ago, when i used to be in Pakistan and life was simple and decent and good, people of all creeds and communities would interact happily. All these things are like a lost, nostalgic dream today.
Watched the whole interview of this great tutor of 90's. A huge respect to this pure heartly woman ❤ Feeling sad that minorities in Pakistan are migrating 😢
That's such a sweet thing to watch 😊 Madam we have lots of Parsis in Gujrat where the community 1st landed 😊 We have Agyari in Mumbai and yes a good number of Parsis 😊
I read the comments on this video and after reading people's comments, it seemed like she did a lot for this nation. I never had the chance to meet him but if I had a chance it's will be my pleasure. May God give him a long healthy life.❤
can we somehow help them? organize their events or anything? its such a bloody shame that all the Parsis left lahore over the years. This profound woman is a true representation of what the real Lahore was! She is more of a Lahori than any of us. Maybe we can organize their festivals and celebrate with them.
@@durgeshsingh5220 bro Allah has given me a brain that functions. I can decide for myself and so should everybody else because when we die, we have to give our Hisaab, not muhallay ka hisaaab
Her contributions in the field of performing arts are unlimited and unforgettable. I remember my interaction with her when i was associated with the Goethe Institut Lahore. She is a great source of inspiration. May she live long and shares her experience with the younger talents.
What a nice documentary. I studied at Sacred Heart School, Lahore in the sixtees and had two Parsi classmates Shahnaz Cawasji and Yasmin Shikari . Wonder where they are now.The narrator then Ms Perrin Cooper taught us English in Kinnaird College. Bapsi has been one of my favourite authors as her books reminded me of Lahore of my childhood.
I am a Sacred Heartian and I think I remember you as a couple of years senior to me , are you a doctor. Remember Miss Pervin Giara our Parsi teacher in class 7, during Reverend Mother's time.
I was just scrolling... And this video started ... I could not stop myself from watching the whole episode... The lady speak from her heart... Sharing the history and experiences ... She is wonderful... I really appreciate the efforts gone behind this ... Looking forward to watch more videos 😊
Thank You for putting out this video. I also loved the comments below. Everybody has shared their actual feelings and/or current state of affairs. As I was watching this video, I was wondering as I wonder in Karachi too, so many houses and so much property is going to fall vacant and the land mafia, ruling regime mafia is going to take over these properties. As Ms. Boga was speaking, and during the video I was looking in the surroundings and the background. Oh! I so wanted to be in this house, which must be architecturally and heritage wise, so culturally rich. I have real fond memories of my childhood days from Walton, which would give real sleepy town kinda feeling. As Ms. Boga spoke, just the elegance, fine attire, fine mannerisms, were exuding through. Through her eyes, I was trying to envision Lahore of yesteryear. How Pakistan was, rich, diverse, humble. All such people have more or less left Pakistan or are no more with us. From a culturally rich diverse country, we have gone on to become single minded, mono religion, one sect country. Ah! the beautiful good ol' days. I would look forward to finding more of such videos on the net.
Parsis, though a small community, are much loved and respected in India. They have done well in education, business and philanthropy - being grounded in values of mutual respect, understanding and accommodation.
Parsis are Zorostrians who moved to Gujarat and Sind in Hindustan when the Arabs invaded Persia and forced conversion or be sentenced to death. Many died but some fled...they speak the same language I do
The issue is ZA Bhutto cheap populist policies and turning the country into a sharp decline which was then continued by Zia. The Jinni was out of the bottle!!
Parsis, marvelous people. They taught others how to steer through tough situations. They are a disciplined community, educated, caring and lots of contribution in the welfare of the society.
A parsi gentleman was th friend of my father when we lived in Karachi. We used to call him "uncle Sethna. Such a friendly family with a very rich heritage.
Dear Mrs Boga, I went to a Parsi school in Multan- Modern Kindergarten on Tariq Rd, in the early ‘60s. It was run by a Mrs Chella and her wonderful nieces, Miss Sarah and Miss Ruby. They had a great influence on me especially Miss Sarah who was an excellent teacher. I think of them quite often. Would you happen to know about them?
The Zoroastrian (Parsi) community have always been a quiet and tolerant people, their members have contributed extensively to the nation of Pakistan in various sectors. They set up "Parsi colonies" when their numbers were abundant but not anymore since their numbers have dwindled to a bare minimum. A graceful people with an equally graceful culture, the nation was fortunate to have them in our midst.
This lady belongs to parsi family and gave some reference of St Anthony high school , it's my Alma Mater, I did matriculation, and I remembered my parsi teacher Madam Vania, and also a student Jamshed jassan wala , His father was Dr jassan wala , who used to practise in Lahore near railway station, and had a clinic under cliffton hotel ,.
It is interesting that she has to choose her words carefully when explaining Zoroastrianism. I am sure that she would speak more freely if she was in India versus Pakistan. It is a sad state of affairs in that failed country where each minority has been methodically and forcibly erased. On the other hand in India they have flourished.
The saddest part is that the remaining lot does not want to reach out the fellow parsis. inspite of the alarmingly dwindling numbers, the community has just made its peace that they'll be extinct soon. The majority is either unmarried or does not have children. Most have no elders in the family left. I am a non parsee married to one. In-laws are no more. Uncle, aunts all long gone too. My biggest fear is that once we are gone my son will know no one from the community. If there is anyone who feels the same, please do reach out.
I studied from Sacred Heart School in late sixties. We had Khursheed Marolia and Shahnaz Cawasjee as our class mates. Both were Parsees. We loved them. Infact Khursheed was with me in College of Home Economics. Later she and her family shifted to Karachi. Stay safe friend, where ever you are.
There are some groups so connected to excellence that they connect to a sort of “chic” mind - thought unspoken labeling. This is one of them, especially when they are a smaller identifiable group. So one gets this version of exclusivity connected to an ancient continuous religious culture connected to education and community building where things are done in a “fine” manner and even the “their” mundane to another person feels special. This short film proves it. No ostentatious glamor but glamour all the same.
One of the most quiet, sincere and well educated, affluent communities in all of South Asia. lovely people.
Parsi contribution to India is huge.
Except when they were trading opium
@@urasay2 so what? Trading in opium was allowed in those days
@@dinyarjalnawalla8181 just curious. Why do hindus respect parsis but not Dalits?
@@dxruling because we have been the sugar in the milk.
Oh wow what an interview .She ws my English teacher ,the head of English department and the soul of our Dramatic society at Kinnaird . Thanks you for conducting this interview .
Same here❤
Perin Cooper ❤ sweetest person! She got married when we were still in college
I remember her so fondly she was such a gentle soul she was an integral part of my Kinnard days !
Is the Najmuddin Dramatics Society still going strong in KC? I remember Perin Cooper a long time ago, when she was still a young lecturer in Kinnaird, Lahore. Time flies .
@@seemi141 Which year you were in KC if I may ask please?
Ms. Perin Cooper was one of my English teachers at Kinnaird for BA Hons in English Literature, in the early 1970's. We were just 4 girls in the class so she would hold class in her apartment in the Staff House and she would graciously serve us cold drinks. She was the Dramatics Society manager and I was the Dramatics President from 1970-1971 so I worked with her in that avenue too. She (almost) always wore a sari. She was sweet and pretty. Thank you for this interview. It is so sad how the minorities have dwindled in Pakistan. The situation was much better (although still not good) when I was growing up in Pakistan in the 1960's and 1970's. (I am now in the USA)
Every moves out for better opportunities.
It's not like the majority are living in heaven.
Such a diversity has gone from Pakistan sadly , we have destroyed the country with our own hands . Love to see this vlog . Thank you for your effort
Dr. Zakir Naik is the most diverse personality presently in pakistan
Islam destroys this land ironic it was partitioned for Islam it’s become a radical nation.
@@durgeshsingh5220 abey
Diversity exists still but the media hasn't highlighted it. What else do you expect from land of dictators who pushed us into hell. Don't blame the country and land for lack of management.
@@durgeshsingh5220like your modi and yogi!? I guess not!!
Miss Perin Cooper , she was our teacher in Kinnaird , always wore a sari & looked so graceful & charming . I still remember her . She headed The Dramatic Society , was very active 😊 . It is such a pleasure to watch her . May God bless her with good health & long life . Amin .
Amen ❤
Perin Boga, a true legend and inspiration! I'm honored to have had the privilege of working with you at Kinnaird College, and I've seen firsthand the incredible impact you've had on the lives of thousands of girls. Your dedication, passion, and guidance have left a lasting legacy, and I'm so grateful to have learned from you. Thank you for being an exceptional mentor, role model, and source of empowerment for so many. May this video be a testament to your remarkable contributions and a celebration of your enduring legacy!
Parsis are such an enigma. It is so highlt unfortunate most Pakistanis are kept in the dark fron the reality that yes at one point, many Pakistani regions remained under one the greatest empires of history, the Achaemenids, and much later, the Sassanians...
Beautiful community, lovely community spirit, lovely food and having lived next door to Parsi neighbours, just in awe...
Very nice community I am from India a Muslim I was educated in a Parsee school in pune even read the Parsee prayers Hukmate ....Huaraste ....I love these people I enjoy their food Dhansaak that later became Dalcha in puna famous dish
Love you all my Parsee bro s and sister s just love you
Very nice and sophisticated lady, Parsis have done an immense job in educating Pakistanis. There are Engineering and medical colleges in Karachi established by Parsi community. We owe them a lot of respect and gratitude. Hope they will flourish in Pakistan in the future.
Flourish from 15....Well you can make a bet only.
It's not even surprising to see how far Pakistan has come, from being an immensely diverse and inclusive country to short sighted exclusive and intolerant land.
May this land reaches its height again.
@@ammarabid6160 couldn't agree more
When a country is made out of religious radicalisation, it can't be diverse and inclusive.
And its painful to see how much we have lost as a country.
Pakistan got the ISLAM, the best way of life in the world, the path to Allah illuminated by his beloved Rasul (PBUH).
We do not need nothing else.
@@crissmilton5007 I wish the implementation was as optimistic as your comment is. Islam itself is a religion of inclusivity. Each lesson of Islam revolves around kindness, empathy and acceptance. Why this land lacks behind achieving so? Because the differences and societal chaos that one observes today are the outcomes of politicization of harmony and political engineering. Indeed, I pray for the true implementation of islam, a complete code of conduct. Ameen, always.
In 2022, I met a British Parsi originally from Karachi in a hospital in Chelsea London. I had just finished masters in nursing. I was in the queue at the hospital restaurant and that Parsi uncle was behind me . He was on Electric Mobility Scooter. I gave him my space in the queue . I saw that he bought Samosa from restaurant. He came on my table and asked if he could sit on the same table. I agreed. He then asked me what ethnicity I am , I told him Pakistani originally . Then he told me he is Also Pakistani and Parsi from Karachi. He started talking to me about Pakistan. I asked him if he likes samosas. he said yes but he couldn't get proper ones in the area where he lived. I promised him to bring Samosa for him from Southall and cooked chicken biryani for him too
What a wonderful lady and her wonderful memories. Oh Lahore was a very cosmopolitan city-well behaved and almost secular and not Mulla driven
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Aww he sounds like such a lovely Gentleman, they all had such simple beautiful lives, i love listening to stories of how it used to be.
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Thank you for this.I was taught English at the Convent of Jesus and Mary school in Lahore by a Parsi teacher Miss King.Her English was phenomenal.I can still hear her voice in my head reading Shakespeare and all other classics in our O level classes.
I too was a student of miss King. CJM was a wonderful school. I met Miss Cooper(Boga) for the first time when I joined Kinnard College in the 80,s.
Kinnaird*
I however went to Lahore college and then on to AIMC to read medicine despite my love of languages which to this day has endured 😊
If you were taught by Ms. King, you must have been in the SC section. What batch, if I may ask?
Gosh this was way back in 1979.Yes I am that old
What an amazing documentary! Thank you so much Lahorenamah. Her elder sister was my English teacher at The Rajkumar College Rajkot. She introduced me to Shakespeare! Some of us alumni in the UK had the pleasure and privilege of felicitating them at a reunion in 2011.
Such a powerful commitment maintained from ancient time, she's so soft spoken, so well behaved, her grace is apparent in her very appearance, love her culture, her heritage, love the way she remembered her past life, a life full of rich legacy.
Miss Perin Cooper was a dedicated teacher full of knowledge which she extended to her students with great fervour ❤ May she live a long and healthy life.
This is such a good documentary giving an insight into the Parsi community and culture in Pakistan. How unfortunate that there aren't many Parsis left in Lahore. Thank you for this documentary!
Thank you supporting us
Why not left?
Why aren't there that many Parsis left in Lahore?
@@kaladwarakanath5503 bcoz they loved islam so much so all got converted to islam 🤣🤣🤣
@@amit9023 Ha Ha! They could've done that centuries ago!
What a lovely lady
May God bless her more and more
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I had the good fortune of studying at Kinnaird College from 2004-2010
Mrs Perin Boga was always mentioned with reverence and love
Will always be grateful for the amazing faculty i had there ❤
Miss Cooper taught us English in FSc in 1971.Also had a parsi boy in our class Behram Pistonji at Azam Garrison High School in late sixtys.I also am filled with nostalgia and enjoying Lahorenams
Parsis fled Iran to escape persecution to what was then undivided India and not solely to do business and collect riches.Their contribution to Indias grown in every field is remarkable,given their miniscule numbers,be it industry, sports, military, science n research, philanthropy you name it and they are there.Hats off to them.
Persecution because of what?
@GS-ss8gm Because of Religious persecution led by Muslims in Persia (Iran). They first arrived to the coasts of Indian state of Gujrat & asked the Hindu ruler to practice their religion, identity & livelihood ....in turn they contributed much to our Indian society.... Our beloved Ratan Tata sir was one of such gems, The Indian Parsis.
@@GS-ss8gm
Islam, what else? Islam was spread by word, rape and persecution
Can't tell...how much you have impressed me ...' once a teacher - always a teacher '.....
Lovey Perin Ma'am i am basically an Indian staying in the city of pune .....and i was very lucky to go to a Parsee school in Pune Dastoor girls high school we had many parsee teachers dedicated teacherz and principal s ......where i stay there are many parsee families and Restraunt s where authentic parsee food is served Dhansak and salli gosht ...patrani macchi .....a very sweet beautiful helping commmunity ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Charming people may God bless you ma'am
I am very sorry for the the Parsi community which has dwindled in numbers over the years. It is a great enterprising community, but sadly started shrinking in number. Pray to God that the community gets back its lost glory. Their contribution to India's growth is immense and cannot be described in words.
A Masterpiece, but Heartbreaking how the conversation progresses from unique cuisine to the bleak future of parsi religion in Pakistan.
یا اللہ اس معصوم، سخی دل بستی کی حفاظت کر اور اسے پھر آباد فرما - امین
Such peaceful communities should have an active presence in Pakistani society but unfortunately things have gone wrong since the day country embarked on its journey
Dr. Zakir Naik has embarked on pakistan. Everything will be all right now
Yet the paradox of reality staring everyone in the face is that since the 1980's as Pakistanis have gotten more 'religious', more 'pious' with more mosques in every street and their mens beards more prevalent, longer, thicker and more unkept......
So the country has decended further and quicker into more corruption, more dishonesty, more fraud, more violence, more ignorance, more superficiality, more dysfunction and more decite towards each other than in the past before Zia-ul-Haq and his 'Islamizisation' programme!
Perin Cooper was my teacher and later a colleague in Kinnaird College. Really enjoyed this interview.
My god, I love the concept of a youtube channel dedicated to stories from lahore, we have so much that needs to be recorded before its lost forever. Incredible work guys, maybe some day I can start supporting this concept financially.
Thank you so much means a lot. We work really hard to document the narrative and first hand experiences
Lovely to see this interview with Ms. Perin Boga. Our family has a long friendship with her and her family. She has contributed a lot to the theater scene in Lahore both within and without KC. Wish the interview was from more than one angle of her face.
Thank you for this beautifully narrated social history of Parsi life and culture in Lahore by Mrs. Boga. Appreciation and best wishes from New Delhi.
Just randomly came across this interview, what a joy it was to watch, she reminds me of my late phupo, who also spoke so beautifully so eloquently, she was also a teacher, it saddens me to see how much this community has shrunk in Pakistan, people were so much more tolerant of different cultures back then, more loving, more giving, more accepting, people like this lady are wisdoms of gold that are now slipping away from our lives, thank you for capturing all this in this video, dua's and much love for this beautiful lady.
What a wonderful lady taking us to a bygone era.
Thank you Ms Perrin Boga for sparing your precious time to educate us about history & rituals of Parsi community 🌷❤️🌷
Thank you so much for documenting Lahore and it's beautiful people so gracefully. Please keep it up; I have loved each one of these episodes.
Wonderful interview. It reminds me the past of our generations who lived so hormoniously together with Hindu parsi christian etc as a community. Sadly religious extremism has damaged greatly the peace of this region.
Yet the paradox of reality staring everyone in the face is that since the 1980's as Pakistanis have gotten more 'religious', more 'pious' with more mosques in every street and their mens beards more prevalent, longer, thicker and more unkept......
So the country has decended further and quicker into more corruption, more dishonesty, more fraud, more violence, more ignorance, more superficiality, more dysfunction and more decite towards each other than in the past before Zia-ul-Haq and his 'Islamizisation' programme!
So Sad to see this kind of peaceful community diminished in Pakistan mostly because of our Religious Narrow mindedness. ❤
Our religion is very broad minded its people of our cou try narrow minded,
Yet the paradox of reality staring everyone in the face is that since the 1980's as Pakistanis have gotten more 'religious', more 'pious' with more mosques in every street and their mens beards more prevalent, longer, thicker and more unkept......
So the country has decended further and quicker into more corruption, more dishonesty, more fraud, more violence, more ignorance, more superficiality, more dysfunction and more decite towards each other than in the past before Zia-ul-Haq and his 'Islamizisation' programme!
In our school the kindest lady was our headmistress Mrs King mother of Ms Amie King. she was very kindhearted and speaks in very gentle tone and very elegantly dressed in saree. There used to be Cooper family living on the other side of road.I can recall once while playing cricket the ball went to Cooper house the madam living there said very kindly that the family sits in lawn and it would be kind of sports teacher if he adjust the games timing accordingly. Stay blessed will feel honoured to provide service to community of our respected Mrs King of Joan Mcdonald School
An amazing interaction, a wonderful personality and great insights in the life of Parsis in Lahore and their lifestyle in general. Respect to Parsis whom I’ve always held in high regards
What a brilliant masterpiece. So enlightening yet heartbreaking.
The loss is Pakistan’s that a community of such beautiful heritage and ethos is dwindling.
I have had the privilege of being taught by Miss Amy King(fractions!), Miss Perin Cooper(English Literature and Drama) and Professor Rose Madan( Medicine) but only became aware of the connection through this interview. I feel so blessed. No words can do justice to their dedication and commitment. Gid bless them. Always in my heart.❤️❤️❤️❤️
Pakistani school should call such personalities to schools for students seminars where they could learn how to be a good humble valued and community beneficent citizen.
She took our english class for a short time in Fsc at kinnaird college 1998.She was a superb teacher and a very humble lady also the head of dramatics society at Kinnaird
They spent lifetime while serving others. Such a great lady belonging to a great community. ❤
All the wealth Parsis accumulated, was/is distributed, in all forms! India is fortunate to have them, albeit in small numbers!
Very nicely produced. I suggest you make one for the Hyderabad community of Karachi . Their tradition cuisine and culture is not widely understood but still greatly admired. Would make an interesting watch
I remember the Bhandaras, they owned the Murree Brewery, Bapsi's brother Minoo remained a member of Pakistan's parliament I remember and his son also entered Pakistani politics I think ? ''Bai Ji" (Bapsi and Minoo's mother ) used to cook delightful food, including a Parsi style"Dhansak" , I have tasted that so many decades ago, when i used to be in Pakistan and life was simple and decent and good, people of all creeds and communities would interact happily. All these things are like a lost, nostalgic dream today.
What a lovely memory
Watched the whole interview of this great tutor of 90's.
A huge respect to this pure heartly woman ❤
Feeling sad that minorities in Pakistan are migrating 😢
Mrs.Boga is my teacher .She is a so nice and kind persona .God bless her .I learnt from her english language course in 2013 .
That's such a sweet thing to watch 😊
Madam we have lots of Parsis in Gujrat where the community 1st landed 😊
We have Agyari in Mumbai and yes a good number of Parsis 😊
I wish her a healthy life. Thank you for sharing your story with us!
I have no words that how great this interview/documentary is. Amazing very helpful to understand the Parsi religion
The best people i ever came across were Parsi. True gentlemen.
Absolutely fascinating! I love learning about cultures and history of different families in Pakistan 🇵🇰 ❤
Just a suggestion
Make documentary for Madan sisters as well ( prof Rose, Anila and prem madan )
They had great contribution
omg my family knew them, my father was practically raised in their house as a kid in Sham Nagar. would love to know more about them.
Please try for the request Regards
Let us know if you have lead for if would love to document them. You can contact us at @lahorenamah@gmail.com
Very true great teachers of Lahore
Are you talking about Mrs. Madan, zoology, lcw?
I don't think she belonged to parsi community.
I read the comments on this video and after reading people's comments, it seemed like she did a lot for this nation. I never had the chance to meet him but if I had a chance it's will be my pleasure. May God give him a long healthy life.❤
can we somehow help them? organize their events or anything? its such a bloody shame that all the Parsis left lahore over the years. This profound woman is a true representation of what the real Lahore was! She is more of a Lahori than any of us. Maybe we can organize their festivals and celebrate with them.
If you celebrate their festival then in the word of Zakir Naik u r celebrating haram..
@@durgeshsingh5220 bro Allah has given me a brain that functions. I can decide for myself and so should everybody else because when we die, we have to give our Hisaab, not muhallay ka hisaaab
@@durgeshsingh5220 peace and love to all!
Yes, I am in
That will be a great idea brother
Her contributions in the field of performing arts are unlimited and unforgettable. I remember my interaction with her when i was associated with the Goethe Institut Lahore. She is a great source of inspiration. May she live long and shares her experience with the younger talents.
So sad to see the Parsi community fading from Lahore 😞
Such a great documentary... Mrs Perin Boga is eloquent and thorough in the description of her community in Lahore.
What a nice documentary. I studied at Sacred Heart School, Lahore in the sixtees and had two Parsi classmates Shahnaz Cawasji and Yasmin Shikari . Wonder where they are now.The narrator then Ms Perrin Cooper taught us English in Kinnaird College. Bapsi has been one of my favourite authors as her books reminded me of Lahore of my childhood.
I am a Sacred Heartian and I think I remember you as a couple of years senior to me , are you a doctor.
Remember Miss Pervin Giara our Parsi teacher in class 7, during Reverend Mother's time.
@@RoohiShahid-n4nyes I am a doctor.I left school in 68
Shenaz Cowasji now lives in the USA
@@cyruspestonji5042 give her my regards if you are in touch . She will remember me as we studied in the same class for many years 🌷
A very good interview . I learnt many things about the Parsi people . The lady was so elegant and spoke so beautifully.
Thank-you for the education - rich history of Zoroastrians in Lahore❣
So wonderful to see miss parin , she taught us In Kinniard college ❤
I was just scrolling... And this video started ... I could not stop myself from watching the whole episode... The lady speak from her heart... Sharing the history and experiences ... She is wonderful... I really appreciate the efforts gone behind this ... Looking forward to watch more videos 😊
Thank You for putting out this video. I also loved the comments below. Everybody has shared their actual feelings and/or current state of affairs. As I was watching this video, I was wondering as I wonder in Karachi too, so many houses and so much property is going to fall vacant and the land mafia, ruling regime mafia is going to take over these properties.
As Ms. Boga was speaking, and during the video I was looking in the surroundings and the background. Oh! I so wanted to be in this house, which must be architecturally and heritage wise, so culturally rich. I have real fond memories of my childhood days from Walton, which would give real sleepy town kinda feeling. As Ms. Boga spoke, just the elegance, fine attire, fine mannerisms, were exuding through. Through her eyes, I was trying to envision Lahore of yesteryear. How Pakistan was, rich, diverse, humble. All such people have more or less left Pakistan or are no more with us. From a culturally rich diverse country, we have gone on to become single minded, mono religion, one sect country. Ah! the beautiful good ol' days. I would look forward to finding more of such videos on the net.
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This was excellent. Thank you to everyone involved in making this interview happen and keeping this wonderful story and history alive.
Thank you soo much for this interview beautiful people with such values n dignity no doubt simple is beautiful
In Mumbai parsis are well loved.
They have the best pieces of real estate
And we all have Parsi friends
What a treat!! Thank you for this interview. And yes Karachi still has a large Zoroastrian community whom we are very proud of.❤
Parsis, though a small community, are much loved and respected in India. They have done well in education, business and philanthropy - being grounded in values of mutual respect, understanding and accommodation.
O wao. Very interesting v log. God bless this Nobel lady n this community.. U are doing a very good job. ❤
Parsis are Zorostrians who moved to Gujarat and Sind in Hindustan when the Arabs invaded Persia and forced conversion or be sentenced to death. Many died but some fled...they speak the same language I do
Good job , Mr. Umair , they are precious people , try to recipes for all famous Parsi 's food dishes.
we have been the neighbours of a very old Parsi family of Lahore owners of Jamsetjees and sons Lahore Cantt, D. Framjee , Sarosh Challa.
She is elegant and graceful lady...
Oh wow Ms Perin, teacher at Kinnaird! God Bless.
What a beautiful well spoken woman! Such a rare ❤
Thoroughly enjoyed ❤❤❤
Great lady. She was English teacher at Kinnaird college
Zorastrianism- A great Religion which greatly nourished India too
Pakistan has lost a glowing piece of its cultural heritage with the departure of Parsi community from the country
The issue is ZA Bhutto cheap populist policies and turning the country into a sharp decline which was then continued by Zia. The Jinni was out of the bottle!!
Thank you for sharing this.
Parsis, marvelous people. They taught others how to steer through tough situations. They are a disciplined community, educated, caring and lots of contribution in the welfare of the society.
Amazing lady.Proud for Pakistan.
Parsis are beautiful n loving ❤️
You r still beautiful Miss , the whole nostalgic memoirs explained by u , has a unique Romanticsm
Blessings
A parsi gentleman was th friend of my father when we lived in Karachi. We used to call him "uncle Sethna. Such a friendly family with a very rich heritage.
Excellent documentary! Miss Amy King taught me at CJM ...she was a wonderful teacher and a great person !
Dear Mrs Boga, I went to a Parsi school in Multan- Modern Kindergarten on Tariq Rd, in the early ‘60s. It was run by a Mrs Chella and her wonderful nieces, Miss Sarah and Miss Ruby. They had a great influence on me especially Miss Sarah who was an excellent teacher. I think of them quite often. Would you happen to know about them?
I beleive it's the same one that was run by Ms. Chella and Mrs. Billimoria in the 80's.
@@vanitanazir8401Thank you. Would love to find out more about Miss Sarah and Miss Ruby
I would say a highly educated community. We should respect every community especially if that community is highly educated.
If you do that then you are doing haram as per Dr Zakir Naik.
Respect every community whether they are highly educated or not. Human beings are to be respected unless they act inhuman and against values.
GOOD THOUGHTS GOOD WORDS GOOD DEEDS
@Lahorenahma please do one about The last princess of Lahore, she's buried in the Christian graveyard in lahore, very interesting story.
Truly enjoyed this and did bring back good memories! Thank you!
The Zoroastrian (Parsi) community have always been a quiet and tolerant people, their members have contributed extensively to the nation of Pakistan in various sectors. They set up "Parsi colonies" when their numbers were abundant but not anymore since their numbers have dwindled to a bare minimum. A graceful people with an equally graceful culture, the nation was fortunate to have them in our midst.
Why have their numbers dwindled? Just curious.
The most wonderful kind and well educated community of Pakistan
Please watch it on 1.5x speed to save time. Great insights ❤
Superb video with sweet old memories of her.
This lady belongs to parsi family and gave some reference of St Anthony high school , it's my Alma Mater, I did matriculation, and I remembered my parsi teacher Madam Vania, and also a student Jamshed jassan wala , His father was Dr jassan wala , who used to practise in Lahore near railway station, and had a clinic under cliffton hotel ,.
Yes she mentioned Jamshed jasawala in this interview
Dr. Dinshaw near railway station on the back side of hotel.
It is interesting that she has to choose her words carefully when explaining Zoroastrianism. I am sure that she would speak more freely if she was in India versus Pakistan. It is a sad state of affairs in that failed country where each minority has been methodically and forcibly erased. On the other hand in India they have flourished.
The saddest part is that the remaining lot does not want to reach out the fellow parsis. inspite of the alarmingly dwindling numbers, the community has just made its peace that they'll be extinct soon. The majority is either unmarried or does not have children. Most have no elders in the family left. I am a non parsee married to one. In-laws are no more. Uncle, aunts all long gone too. My biggest fear is that once we are gone my son will know no one from the community. If there is anyone who feels the same, please do reach out.
I studied from Sacred Heart School in late sixties. We had Khursheed Marolia and Shahnaz Cawasjee as our class mates. Both were Parsees. We loved them. Infact Khursheed was with me in College of Home Economics. Later she and her family shifted to Karachi. Stay safe friend, where ever you are.
We had a Parsi English teacher at our school in Karachi, her name was Shahnaz Cowasjee, this is early 2000s
Khursheed is my wife. We live in Australia
There are some groups so connected to excellence that they connect to a sort of “chic” mind - thought unspoken labeling. This is one of them, especially when they are a smaller identifiable group. So one gets this version of exclusivity connected to an ancient continuous religious culture connected to education and community building where things are done in a “fine” manner and even the “their” mundane to another person feels special. This short film proves it. No ostentatious glamor but glamour all the same.
Thankyou for uploading this. Waiting for an episode on Saigol House at Lawrence road.
Let us know if you have any leads to Saigol house? You can contact us via lahorenamah@gmail.com
To the legacy of St.Anthony’S 🍻
Beautiful video… explains the rich culture we once owned