Watch: Urdu Documentary on the Historic Village of Bhaun
An Urdu documentary takes a visual tour of Bhaun's temples, havelis and old bazaar - the heritage this town is fighting to preserve.
A documentary film, "Urdu Documentary of Historic Bhaun Village, Chakwal," offers a visual tour of the town's heritage — its temples, havelis, old bazaar and the daily life that still surrounds these monuments. For anyone who has read about Bhaun's history, the film brings the crumbling walls, carved doors and painted interiors vividly to life.
What the film covers
The documentary walks the viewer through the landmarks that define Bhaun: the Hindu temples — several of them attributed to Hanuman — with their distinctive painted panels of peacocks, parrots and fish; the great havelis such as the Marri and the Janj Ghar, with their carved wooden balconies; the old railway station; and the ancient banyan trees and ponds. It situates Bhaun as one of the oldest settlements of the Salt Range and Chakwal district, a town that was once a thriving Hindu trading mandi before Partition.
Why it matters
Much of what the camera records is now at risk. Films like this one are an important part of preserving the memory of Bhaun — documenting buildings and traditions that may not survive another generation of neglect. We share it here so that residents, the diaspora and visitors alike can see for themselves why this heritage is worth saving.
Courtesy: the documentary's creator on YouTube. Video: youtube.com/watch?v=fInsjHS4f-4