The Story of Mehta Mansion - Temple Road Mozang - Residence Stories - Lahorenamah
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 มิ.ย. 2024
- The colonial mansion of Temple Road, Mozang was once home to Amolak Ram Mehta, a public health officer who was also the father of the famous writer Ved Mehta.
In this episode, Fatma Shah the current house owner will explore the stories related to this mansion’s pre and post-partitioned residents and how life in Lahore transcends from yesteryear till today.
Through the sentimental significance of this house, Lahorenamah has tried to rebuild a past that seemed distant but can actually be experienced with ‘The Story of Mehta Mansion’.
Produced by: Lahorenamah
Concept & Direction: Umair Hashmi
Production: Muzamil Saleem
Narrator: Fatma Shah
Music: Vidhushi Zarin Daruwala
00:00 Introduction
00:14 Mehta Family's Story
02:31 Ved Mehta's Legacy
05:51 Reminiscences of Colonial Lahore
08:33 Hasan Family's Story
15:56 House Plan
19:17 Imagined Archives
20:37 Conclusion
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Amolak Ram Mehta is my great grandfather so this has been just wonderful to watch!
Good to see that you watched this video
How come your name is not a mehta
@Suman Samee my nanis (maternal grandmother) family.
Where do you live now?
Please add something to this ....your information will be first hand ....
Shared it with one of Ved Mehta's nieces. My mother was from Pindi and father from Lahore. So were my in-laws one from Pindi and the other from Lahore.
Love and respect from Lahore
The lady is true elite Lahori. I can see her grace her language. Her knowledge and love for lahore. I hope its ooen for public will love to visit.
My husband's grandfather was Advocate Meher Chand Sud who practiced in Lahore High Court in 1940 s. He resided in Anarkali Road. Partition was a traumatic event for the entire family, uprooting them from their idyllic existence in the beautiful city which they never forgot. My father in law recounted the details of his early life and schooling in Lahore many times and cherished those memories, expressing a desire to visit his childhood home till his last years.
A big thanks to madam Fatma Shah and the whole team for detailing everything so beautifully. This is how present meets the past. ❤❤❤
Thanks a lot
I was born in one of the such house in lahore. Oh, the walls, the doors, the architecture of the house brought long lost memories of my childhood 😢
what happened to your house now?
My ancestors were driven out of one such house on Mall road. We will never forget, how our properties were stole by the followers of Jinnah. No more fake friendships.
@@quadravillage7110and what about theives among followers of the 2002 architect of the gujrat genocide modi amit shah bjp and rss? The followers of your religion who stole?
They didn't steal they were also driven out from different parts of India leaving their properties and homes behind.
These were a few luck ones who reached alive.
@@quadravillage7110 they didn't steal. They were compensated for the properties they left behind in India. Similarly, the same happened with those who left their properties in Pakistan for India - I hope so. If it didn't happen then Indian gov is responsible for it. BTW, if you were so concerned about your property in Pakistan then you should not have left it. Please, seeing the things in right perspective is very important before accusing n judging others. Thank you
I am from lhr now in DC, did numerous hetitage stories from lhr as a reporter for years then i moved to isb. Beautifully narrated, brought back so many memories. Thank you
For centuries they lived and thrived
On that land they called their own
A place where their ancestors survived
And their culture and traditions shone
But then came a time of division
Of lines drawn on maps and hearts
Of hatred and religious derision
And the tearing apart of homes and hearths
Those who lived there for thousands of years
Were suddenly deemed outsiders and foes
Their fate decided by rulers and fears
And their lives upheaved in one cruel blow
They were forced to leave their land behind
To cross borders and start anew
Leaving everything they knew and defined
Their roots, their memories, their truth
The reasons for their forced migration
Were rooted in politics and strife
A struggle for power and domination
And the cost of human life
But despite the pain and the loss they bore
Their resilience and spirit remain
Their memories and traditions they still adore
And their hope for a better future sustain
For they know that home is not just a place
But a feeling that lives in the heart
And their love and connection can never be erased
By borders or lines drawn apart.
Beautifully written poem. Who are you? What is your name?
So beautiful. Wow..
enchanting
Beautiful
🙏🙏
Amazing story of this historic house
It's beautiful place Allah pak aap ko ye ghar mubarak kere❤
Would love to go back and see the ancestral land
Welcome
Welcome to Lahore
Pakistan givt should preserve this house as monument for Dr Alok Mehta and his son Ved Mehta both , great sons of soil of Lahore .
I always keenly used to look that house every time I was passing by that home- I was just thinking about this house last week and suddenly video comes across ❤️
brilliant. We need to respect our past history, My parents were in Lahore during partition and they could never forget the time they spent there.
Such gentle people!
My phoopho house is right opposite to this house. I myself have been to this house so many time. The ladies used to lived in this house were very loving. They were sisters of Dr mubashir and Shabbar. Its brought back so many my childhood memories. My phoopho house is still there and it's original pre partition condition.
Thank you so much for sharing. Let us know if you want us to document the house with story as well.
❤😢......its so emotional and lovely to see the purity of love with old cultural and sentiment s attached with history...,...i love, can we see more about this mention
Amazing work. All of this should be documented.
فاطمہ شاہ۔ شکریہ یہ پیاری سی تاریخ ھمیں بتانے کیلیۓ۔ ٹیمپل روڈ کا امولک رام مہتا۔ کا گھر۔ ویسے میں بذات خود نہی ملی ڈاکٹر مبشر حسین سے۔ لیکن پس پردا ان کے بات چیت ھم تک پہنچتی تھیں۔ اللہ ان کی مغفرت کریں۔ شکریہ یہ تاریخی دریچے ھم کو دکھانے اور ھم پر کھولنے کیلۓ۔ میں اگر کبھی لاھور آئی تو ضرور دیکھنا چاہوں گی۔ 😊
My grandmother was from lahore
Born , brought up, studied, married All in Lahore
Post partition days were sheer trauma
Till her death, she would remember her 3 storied house . It was near government college
Lahorians could never forget. Delhi did not compensate for what they had
Very true, our family lost everything. This family went from Sonepat and very small town no architecture just dark and dingy homes and they won a lottery while the real owners were driven out. It is good see Pakistan going down, they have no skills to run the country, looters never prosper
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Hear you. It was painful. For Punjab and Bengal especially
My city, Lahore, has number of such beautiful houses with story. It's a tragedy that such buildings are vanishing fast without nurating their stories.
A good step in right direction
मॅडम आपने बहुत अच्छी जानकारी दी है. इससे पहले एक युट्यूबर ने इस हवेली और टेंम्पल रोड के बारे मे जानकारी दीड थी लेकिन आपने मेहता मॅन्शन का अंतर बाहर का कलोनियल स्टाईल कि रचना दिखाई वह खूब अच्छी लगी. और एक खास बात मन को भाग गयी वह थी लाहोर का रिगल सिनेमा घर और उसने आसपासका परिसर. मै दंग रह गया. क्यौकि वैसाहि रीगल सिनेमा घर मुंबई मे है. ऊसकी फ्रन्ट साईड हुबहु लाहोर के रीगल सिनेमा जैसी है. बिलकुल सामने वाले रोडभी वैसेही है. सच कहे तो लाहोर के बारे मे लाहोर का इतिहास देखते सुनते है तो एकबार विजिट करने की इच्छा होती है. ❤😊
Partition was traumatic. People who occupied the old houses in Lahore came from equally significant homes in India. Such houses should be cherished and refurbished. Please take care of the beautiful house.
Not always, my great grandfather saw the lows of people take over homes fled by their occupants as a Muslim he considered this theft weather the families were or weren't Muslims.
Amazing narration...your voice makes one live through the days gone by....glad , when you tell that the name plate still reads ' Amolak Ram Mehta ' and how the families who have sunbsequently occupied the house have made no effort to scrub the historical evidence , unlike , todays day and age where we all suffer from ' identity crises ' syndrome and miss no opportunity to put our stamp of custodianship...may be you can convert it into a heritage homestay , if it seems viable and lucrative ...otherwise , maintaining such mammoth structures will continue to be an arduous task , i say this because my family owns a small haveli , almost in a state of neglect and disrepair , it saddens me no ends to see it crumbling and i pray and hope that some day it is given a new lease of life and resonates and echos its long lost grandeur...thankyou for sharing this video with us ...im from Uttar Pradesh , India🙏
Broken hearts will remsin alive
Can you tell name of this haveli?
The house belongs to the people who build it, they were forced d to leave. People living in it now are living in stole property. You should go and see dingy dark Muslim homes in Sonipat. Owners of the house were forced to leave because they didn't convert that is the vital part of the history,
This is shared history and it should be preserved
Was warmed to hear your story n couldn't help remember my mother in law remiscing about their home in Lahore that they left behind....she passed away in 2019 n her younger brother passed away just last month...wish I could have shared this video with them.....veh taras gaye thae to see both Lahore,their city n their home,similar to yours!!!....thank u for putting a visual to everything she kept saying...
Same here… my nanima used to talk about their mansion when we were little and I never thought to ask for their address. I really wish I could visit their ancestral home one day and re-visit her memories
اتفاقاً اس ویڈیو کو دیکھااور میں اس دور کی خوب صورتی میں ڈوب گئی انداز بیان بہترین لاہور سے ہوں گلی کوچے کو شوقیہ مرحوم شوہر کے ساتھ جو یہاں سے نہیں تھے۔اندرون شہر اور بہت جگہیں ۔لاہور لاہور ہے
uff such amazing past n rich history of subcontinent, makes you fall in love with subcontinenet all over again. These houses and the old elite n their character illuminate Lahore
I really do wish that you renovated the house please. Its got amazing history
At 70, memories of Lahore evoke a sense of pride and love for the places and people I’ve grown up with. Thank you for talking about my Golden Period of life and how it has shaped me over the years. ❤
Very beautifully narrated ! Full of nostalgia for any child who grew up in 60s 70s and early 80s in the subcontinent! So many sounds, sheets and those melodious voices and unmatchable experiences are now resting in the deep recesses of the times gone by ! Thank you for making those sounds and experiences alive for me! I can see each person listen to every sound of yore through my mind's eye!
Really, it was very sad experience, the family was forced to leave because they refaced to convert and they were Hindus.
Very well said. Partition was shattering for all.
I've landed myself in a mine of diamonds, can't thank you enough for this channel!
Thank you so much, dear Fatima, for sharing this endearing part of Lahore's history. I grew up in my Grandfather's (allotted) house at 12 Jail Road. Next to this house, stood an exquisite marble mansion ( also built pre-partition) at 16 Jail Road. Unfortunately both structures were neglected and destroyed by future generations. Hats off to you, your family and community for preserving the Mehta Mansion and promoting its long lasting tradition of inspiring its residents and visitors to achieve success and happiness.
I m from Balochistan,, but spent 8 years in Lahore,,,,, such a rich historical Architecture history has Lahore
I hope you realize Hindus and Sikhs were under the threat of death, those how refused were killed. looters and criminals never prosper.
You all people of Lahore are so lucky for so many reasons 👍🏻 Khush Rahiye BB 🌹🙏🏻 Sohail Karachi 👍🏻
A beautifully narrated piece on the shared history of a particular house in Lahore. Loved listening to the cadence in your voice when you were speaking in Urdu.
Kash log displace na hotay,jahan thay wahin rehtay,kaash riots na hotay😢
WOW!! I am memorized.
Excellent
I enjoyed every bit of this family history narrated so beautifully. I have urge to see old lahore. Inshallah time will come to fulfill my desire.
Very sweet home
Such good narration.
Glad to listen good urdu from a person who can easily speak fluent English.
My Nana's house was on Mozang Road, Lahore.
Felt very happy and emotional to see the name plate intact with the original owner...a hindu owner
Vaid Mehta, son of Amolak Mehta has mentioned about this house in detail. Also narrated the story of his visit made in 1979.
Reference (Lahore: Yasir Jawad's compilation, p:213-16)
Beautiful concept ,projecting the practicality of homes and the highlight being old architecture . But a detailed and panned photo narration would have put 'char chand ' to this wonderful nostalgic view. Well spoken lady narrating the backstory. Great effort 👍
MashaAllah.I am from Lahore but expat now living in the UK.Thank you for evoking long lost memories of my Lahore.Nothing like the old architecture and the Old Lahore.
When you come back to Lahore?
Everything old and precious flew out with the Hindus and Sikhs. The culture, inclusiveness, richness, progress, art all went out.
Now you are left with an Islamic state and begging bowl in hand.
Still stand with Imaan, Muslim bhaichaara, Inshallah, Mashallah, almoodalala, and Allah will ensure the downfall.
@@neeleshfatterpekar5936 Sadly same is happening to muslims in India today. Constant harassment, destruction of their historic Masjids ( like the recent burning of a 110 Madrasa in Bihar by BJP goons which contained 4000 historic books too ) , altering history books to suit Hindutva propaganda, disenfranchising muslims and their contributions to India, and abuse by the right wing government . In his recent speech in Telangana, Amit Shah talked about taking away reservations for muslims in education. I'm scared for the safety of Muslims in India and their rights.
Communal discord is already on the rise as evident by the recent resurgence of the Khalistani movement in Punjab because of the right wing government's overeach. One cant even question or criticise the government, as clearly seen when Amir Khan was abused when he rightly pointed out that intolerance was growing in India. Which shows India is turning into a dictatorship and Modi as the supreme dictator who remained mum on the Adani corruption case because of his obvious links to the billionaire and his offshore shell companies.
South states like Kerala, Tamil Nadu already have increased animosity and do not like the central government because of the beef ban, manipulating the Indian constitution and going against the decree of an individuals right to eat what they want. Karnataka has also seen recent skirmishes because of the central government and Amit Shah's call for hindi imposition on south indian states causing more disintegration than harmony.
So many constitutional rules broken, so much violence, so much propaganda, so many rights taken from the people. I think if this goes on, 2002 is going to repeat in India, only this time not just limited to Gujarat but in multiple states in India. Khalistan is just the beginning. If the Indian right wing government goes on this rampage, imposing their hindutva ideals, more states will ask for autonomy.
All this will ensure the downfall of India. 😭
@@asadazmat6957 I wish I could come today.Literally.I miss my Lahore every single day.Every single day of being away from it for the past more than two decades 😞
@@mrsasad1114 me too. I am outside
My forefathers belongs to majong and icchra area of Lahore.
Dushandi shah chadha was my great grandfather. Chadha family of majong chungi was famous.
Back in the day mozang and ichra were considered 'new Lahore'.
"moZung" and "ich.chrah" ... now over crowded neighborhoods
Yeah :have family have a huge land in ichrah Lahore
Land record is shown
Mazang Chungi,
Yeah land record of ichra saying
Chhadaa family is a very land lord family
thanks for sharing the history of Punjabi Hindus.
Very heart touching story of a house belonged to soo many people....I really liked the way it was narrated....felt like time has paused...Thank you
Makes me think of the houses left behind in Amritsar by my mothers family.
My Dada ji had two houses one in Amritsar and other in Lahore. He has business in both cities but he lived mostly in Amritsar with his family. They had to leave the huge house to neighbors overnight amid riots. They never went back ,ever. 😢 my cousins later visited that house though.
We should be proud of our historical place but I was surprised to see that ppl of Lahore as they think to modernize this city city of walls became the city of concrete I cam after 15 yrs whole city is changed thank you for this beautiful narration great job plz keep it up
Such videos are treasure of history
Unfortunately partition was traumatic for people.
Thank you
Beautifully shot and narrated! And Ma'am s erudition and class just added to it! Well done! Love and respect from Bangalore, India!
Wonderful watch and the lady is so graceful. Its heart wrenching to witness such stories as my family too had to give away everything in Dhaka and come to Assam.
Beautiful!, brought back memories.
I was overwhelmed with emotions I didn't know existed.
Brilliant ❤❤❤... I always feel fascinated by these kinds of homely architectures.. ❤
I have never heard a narration like this. Thank you
It was a beautiful 23minutes . . . . Such beautifully narrated moments of history interspersed with human touches . . ❤❤❤❤❤
Excellent job. Very impressive and heart touching....
Great ... thank you 🙏
So so well narrated! Your voice Fatima, is soothing, informative, cultured and deeeeeep. Thank you
Excellent presentation Ma'am. Much peace and gratitude from Kenya ... 😊🙏
Richard C Temple 's unique contribution is Folk Tales of Punjab.
Brilliant narration. Took me back in time..
Saddening and inspiring !! Would look forward to more videos of surviving antique houses in Lahore. Stay blessed!
Amazing narration.....superb vdo....an enriching experience
Beautiful house and heritage associated with it...beautifully narrated too!
💞. لاہور لاہور اے. 👍
LAHORE LAHORE A❤
Love to visit to see old historical buildings places people. Its have attraction for tourists. Keep safe these places. Thanks sharing.
My grandfather house was built on jail road lahore called Taj palace we used to live there it was built in 1921.
Yes. I saw it from jail road 20 years back when it was intact but now ruins of building there
I know that place from my childhood. It was opposite to services hospital. My cousin was a Dr at Services and she was friends with lady of the house and I remember visiting the house where I met three little girls of my age. I think I am not mistaken in recalling that mansion.
Beautifully narrated n facts stated! Amazing ! This tells political issues still do not disturb our conscience n lives! The name plate' still remaining intact is something incredible n worth salute to the residents of the Hasan household! Thanks for the video! Great upload! My notion for my neighboring is now confirmed!
beautiful ! A Blessed House indeed
Both sets of my Family, my Parents and my in-laws were from Lahore and Sialkot… they shared lots of memories of Lahore …
An interesting VLog and excellent way of expressing ❤❤
اب بچے کیا جانیں دالان ، جھروکے -
Nothing more to Say BEAUTIFUL.....
Beautiful mansion and beautiful narration
Love it!!!!
Very interesting & sequenced unfolding of historic events , narrated quite articulately 👍
Great Work
A narration like symphony, so enchanting.
9:03 Nostalgic -- the background hawker
It was wonderful to hear the story of this house.
I thoroughly enjoyed this video! 😊 And what a rich way of preserving history
Very painful for Hindus and Sikh Punjabis whose homes and business were captured by followers of Jinnah.
Afsos ye h k koi rehta nhi. Lahore itny sare purane ghr khali hn.
Thank you for sharing your own story, amazing house.
Very beautifully portraid
Omg thanks for sharing all info about house . Great job keeping historic house in good shape .
Acha laga
Very nice.
Very nice house and beautifully explained
Great episode
What a beautiful picture of past you show appreciate you heart touching 🎉
This is a fantastic video, full of information and inspiration. Thank you so much Mubashir Hussan's Bahu begum.
My grandfather too opted to come to Temple Road from the walled city. Our old ancestral home is 68 Temple Road. Have lovely memories 💖
All these homes belong to Sikhs and Hindus, who your people killed for froced to leave so that you guys can take over their properties. Karma has great way of getting back.
Well edited good presentation of Raj Era of Pak history.
Beautiful house, needs totally restoring....
Watching this beautiful story from Sydney Australia brings tears to my eyes
Ditto.
Aap bahut achcha bta rahi hain. Lovely video.
My mother in law’s father Sardar Bahadur Hukam Singh too had a house on Temple road. I wonder if you could locate his house.
Ohhhhhhh very buetiful
As a bengali refugee I can feel the pain of Punjabis.