“Our leaders do not have the wish or the vision to rise above their pity personal interests to make invaluable contributions to the welfare of the masses,” this was the message sent out by the legend of Nizam, an ordinary peasant, who was supposedly made king for a day by the Mughal Emperor Humayun.

The story begins in a village where Nizam was portrayed as straightforward and blunt, but kind hearted and a very poor peasant who was busy enjoying his social life while fighting against economic needs. Humayun, the 16th century Mughal Emperor, was made to wager life and liberty for the sceptre. He lost his kingdom to regain an even larger one. In the interim, legend has it; he met Nizam who helped the emperor in very difficult times. Later, in return, Hamayun made Nizam king for a day.

Nizam, who appeared to be an innocent man, turns to be an able king even in the short duration. He is able to convince all and sundry that there is no difference between a pauper and a prince. Nizam, as king, humiliates the entire government machinery for its apathy towards the masses. His short reign had a profound message for everyone around him. The character of Nizam tells us that the pivotal thing in society is justice and fair play. In dispensing justice, Nizam eclipses even emperor Humayun and silently returns to oblivion. The play conveys earnest messages in a light humorous vein, especially the encounters between Nizam and Humayun, which are both witty and insightful. source:pakistani news website