CCAI presensts Sarmad Sehbai's debut English novel The Blessed Curse

Canadian Community Arts Initiative proudly invites you to the book introduction of The Blessed Curse, the debut English novel by the iconic poet and arts personality Sarmad Sehbai. This event is organized in partnership with the Progressive Writers Association Canada. The novel has been published by Mawenzi House Publishers.

Sarmad Sehbai, is celebrated for his profound contributions to poetry, theatre , and TV plays, and the critically acclaimed feature film Mah e Mir. He has published five collections of poetry. A volume of his collected plays was published by the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS).

His career also includes his role as Producer, Playwright, and Director at Pakistan Television Corporation. Among his many honors, he is a recipient of the Pride of Performance Award, conferred by the President of Pakistan.

At this literary celebration, Sarmad Sehbai will present The Blessed Curse and read excerpts from his work. Esteemed speakers Prof. Prashant Keshavmurthy and Arshad Bhatti will share insights about the author and his book.

The Blessed Curse will be available for purchase and signing at a special price of C$ 15

Event Details
📅 Date: Sunday, January 19, 2025
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM
📍 Venue: Screening Room, Living Arts Centre, Mississauga

Admission: Free (Seating is limited, so please arrive early.)
Light refreshments will be served before the event.

Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the literary brilliance of one of South Asia’s most influential voices!
Contact: CCAI; [email protected] / 416 388 9596

OR: Munir Pervaiz Saami ; 416 8911807

Host or Publisher Writers Forum Canada / Progressive Writers Association