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 postpartitioned 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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