A local theatre in Lahore launched a stage drama on Olympic Medallist Arshad Nadeem life with the titled “Achu Nezebaaz”.
The director of the Drama revealed that “Achu” is Nadeem’s childhood nickname.
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The Drama opened on August 23 at a Lahore theatre. “Achu Nezebaaz” centers on the life of javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem, who won Pakistan’s first Olympic gold medal in 40 years.
The role of Arshad Nadeem is portrayed by Actor Saqi Khan. The main cast also includes Actress Afrin Khan, Feroza Ali, Reena Multani, Farah Khan, Razi Khan, and Aqeel Haider, with Muhammad Yusuf as the producer.
Director and writer of the play, Dr Ajmal Malik, said that few people were aware that Arshad Nadeem was known as Achu in his childhood.
He expressed his delight that the play is gaining immense popularity and breaking new records.
He explained that one of the objectives of creating a stage play about Arshad Nadeem was to inspire young people by showcasing the remarkable feat he achieved under challenging circumstances that few others could have overcome in recent decades.
The Pakistani javelin thrower break the Olympic record with a monumental 92.97-meter throw in the men’s javelin throw event at the Summer Games.
Nadeem’s victory marked a watershed moment for Pakistani sports. His gold medal marks the nation’s first-ever individual and track-and-field Olympic medal.
Moreover, he was only the second South Asian athlete to stand on the podium in this sport.
