About this Event
Join the local community for an in-person celebration of Urdu theater and the people who built its legacy in Houston.
About the celebration
Greater Houston is home to the second-largest Pakistani population in the United States and is the only metropolitan area in North America where Urdu theater has been actively produced on stage for over 40 years. Since 1985, more than 20 original plays have been produced in Houston, culminating in the acclaimed 2025 production of Sohni Dhurti.
At the heart of this cultural movement is playwright, novelist, and screenwriter Masood Ahmad, alongside an ensemble of more than 100 community actors, stagehands, and creatives. Indus Arts Council will present Masood Ahmad with the Lifetime Achievement Award in Dramatic Arts and honor the cast and crew members who helped build this legacy. The celebration includes live performances.
Event details
- Date: Sunday, December 6, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM–4:00 PM, followed by a networking mixer
- Location: Oasis Center
- Organizer: Indus Arts Council
Program
- 2:00 PM — Arrival
- 2:30 PM — Presentation on Masood Ahmad’s work
- 3:00 PM — Select actor performance
- 3:30 PM — Award ceremony
- Networking / Mixer / Tea & Snacks.
Event venue & nearby stays
Oasis Center for Intellectual Development, 11222 Richmond Avenue, Houston, United States
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