Wehshi

For the television series, see Wehshi (series).

Wehshi

Author	Razia Butt
Original title	وحشی
Language	Urdu
Genre	Novel
Publication place	Pakistan
Media type	Print (paperback)

Wehshi is an Urdu novel by Pakistani author Razia Butt. The novel revolves around the dysfunctional relation of a son with his mother and stepfather. The novel has been adapted into a film in 1972 and a TV series in 2022. ^[1]

Synopsis

The novel talks about the effects of the childhood deprivations, abuse and toxic environment on one's life. It is about a young boy and his traumatised life who becomes so when his mother marries for second time after his father's death. His stepfather too tortures him mentally leading him to worse. ^[2]

Adaptation

• The novel was adapted into a film Pyasa (1972) which was directed by Hassan Tariq. ^[3]
• Wehshi, a television series based on the novel, directed by Iqbal Hussain is airing on Hum TV in 2022. ^[4]

References

1. "Famous Novelists – Razia Butt".
2. "پاکستانی ناول نگار 'رضیہ بٹ'". Jang. 2020-02-27.^{[ failed verification ]}
3. Aijaz Gul (30 June 2017). "'Pyasa' to be screened tomorrow". The News.
4. "Khushhal Khan to play unconventional role in Wehshi". Cutacut. 24 August 2022. Retrieved 21 October 2022.