Yasir Hussain Shines in Monkey Business Stage Play
- Sara Habib
- April 25, 2025
- 9:41 am
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- Entertainment
The Monkey Business play written and directed by Yasir Hussain was recently performed at the Karachi Arts Council. The show impressed many with clever jokes, strong acting, and a fresh take on stage comedy. Yasir Hussain played three roles himself. This showed his wide acting range and talent.
Yasir Hussain’s Many Faces
In the play, Hussain played the lead character, the character’s father, and even his wife. His ability to switch between these roles amazed the crowd. At times, he even copied Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan. Some people felt this was not needed. Even without mimicry, the script had enough humor and depth to keep the audience entertained.
Strong Team Performances
Actors Umer Aalam and Yusra Irfan supported the lead roles with strong performances. They helped keep the energy high on stage. The crowd stayed engaged from start to end. Interestingly, the play connected with viewers from different regions. A reviewer from Lahore, who usually finds Karachi’s humor less appealing, found Monkey Business enjoyable.
Physical Comedy vs Smart Dialogue
One thing that stood out was the use of slaps for laughs. While it was done with care in this play, the reviewer questioned the need for physical acts in modern comedy. Instead, they suggested using smart writing and creative scenes.
A Call for Thoughtful Humor
In the past, comedians like Amanullah and Sohail Ahmed made people laugh without hurting anyone’s image. The reviewer encouraged a return to such respectful comedy. It can be just as funny while keeping the art form classy.
A Step Forward for Pakistani Theatre
Monkey Business stands out as a smart and funny play. It balances laughter with meaning. The performance by Yasir Hussain and his team shows that Pakistani theatre has much to offer.
For more on local theatre and art reviews, visit Karachi Arts Council or read coverage on Images by Dawn.
