My early childhood was in karachi sadar area, where all communities, Hindus, muslims, including Parsis with various faiths such as Zorastrians, Christian and even Jews, lived happily together. I still miss that time of peace and tranquility. Lot of respect for all these people of different faiths.
I was born in Bombay, and then later my parents moved to Karachi! So, from the age of 8 to the age of 34, I lived there till we migrated to Canada in 1974. I have been here and this is my home! However, growing up in Pakistan was a great experience - a Catholic in a place that was, predominantly Muslim! Yet, growing up, my best friends were from the Parsi community over the years. My good friend was Byram Avari of the famed Beach Luxury Hotel and then there were the Minwallas (Metropole Hotel) the Daruwallas and so on! Wonderful memories!
Respect and love for Parsi families all over Lahore and Pakistan.The civilization of the Parsi families is still remembered in Lahore before the partition of Pakistan.Respected Chala sahib and Mam Nargis Sobhani love for Lahore which is expressed. They can do just that and only a true Lahori. Hopefully the younger generation will think so too and the heirs of the civilization of Lahore will stay alive in this city and keep the history alive.Best wishes to all the video-making team.
Watching this, reminded me of our stay in Lahore for over 25 years, where our youngest son was born in 1960. All the Parsis shown in the video were close friends, including my brother Billy who is still staying at the Dr. Bharucha flats with his wife Mohta. I had a hand in supervising its construction and the Agiary next door. We also stayed there for several years when there was a club and games.
Glad to be a Parsi from Bombay(now known as Mumbai). My sincere wishes to the Parsis of Lahore. Love your zest of life. Wish I could spend time in your lifestyle.
@@noumanqureshi8489 🇧🇴You are Absolutely Wrong . Myself a Punjabi Muslim from East Punjab, India(Sirhind-Bassi Pathana)All Communities are Living/ Coexisting Peacfully and Prospering in India.The Parsees are the Jewels of India and a Wonderful,Compassionate,Jovial and God Fearing Community.Ufortunately their Numbers are Dwindling Fast.
@@umairumair8642 yeah there are punjabi Muslims But there are more haryanivi Muslim which got separated from Punjab on linguistic basis as they speak Hindi Agar tujhe harayana nhi pta tu vo Punjabi se bohot alag hote hain but yeah there are punjabi Muslims but most of punjabis are Sikhs Aur u will find Hindus and Muslims literally everywhere but tujhe Sikhs and Buddhist mostly north India main mileage and Punjab is already prosperous tu vo tujhe north India main milenge Aur Christians mostly south are north east Aur Parsis and Jains mostly Mumbai main and both these community are rich are f*ck Parsis India ki richest community hain after jain
I thought Parsis are only in Karachi !!!!!! But good to see on RU-vid...... that our beautiful community of Parsi also found in Lahore, Quetta & Rawalpindi too !!!!!
I had a great privilege of being taught by a Parsi teacher. I am still in search of him . I will be happy to meet him. His name was Framji Rustomji Mirza.
so happy to see this community being so loyal to their soil. Y i haven't heard of them before.. This is the Pakistan we all want where all religion should live with peace and prosperity. i still wonder why this community is yet dwindling when the population of this country is raising day in day out. YOU GUYS NEED TO PONDER ON IT !
Parsis are hard working, sincere and patriots. Irrespective of their lowest population, their contribution to mankind is one of the highest. They know well how to lead the life with simplicity without any show offs and remain down to earth through out their entire life. I had my lovely parsi aunt who loved me like her own son. Love from and Indian to all Parsi brothers and sisters.
I am really impressed by Parsi community and their marvellous work specially for karachi. They established many famous institutions and hospitals. I wish to have friends from all communities and live freely in Pakistan.
So many views and comments gathered over the years! Glad you all enjoyed a glimpse of our tiny community which has now become even smaller over the last 4 years. Saddens me to think one day my beautiful city won't have a single parsi. As a minority, all I can say to all the Muslims reading this is - remember what the colours of our flag represents and stand by it. All the minorities of Pakistan, be it Parsis, Christians, Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and so many more, all represent the white part of the flag. Minorities were, are and will always be an integral part of Pakistan. We should all learn to treat everyone with equal kindness and respect, irrespective of religion, race, status, gender. Live and let live. Peace!
dear shirin, i guess you are the girl in this documentary. im an iranian from northwest iran (azarbaigan), i enjoyed very much watching this documentary and im proud of parsi people who enrich the culture and wealth wherever they go. maybe our religions have changed in iran but our root stays the same. I wish all parsis can come back to theyre motherland and enjoy being here, i wish you all the best and health and prosperity, maz ahuramazda protect you and all good beings in the world 🌹
I'm glad to be a Parsi from Iran, and I respect all the religions in the world, specially Zoroastrians. I hope the Parsis in Pakistan be in conform with the other people of their own country.
@Shehroz irani no need to worry...it was an offer...parsis found india to be a safe haven long before gujrat was attacked by islam..please research about your community...we know how minorities are treated in pakistan..normally your community is an exception...
@@srijandatta287 there is no water to nourish the land we live in, without dark clouds We warn, We came, we fought, we won, we ruled, we changed the history. We are savage U ran and struggled like a lost sheep
@@srijandatta287 iran is the only country standing against US oppression They are flourishing in science and technology Evrn in this pandemic they launch there satellite... Anyway I respect your beliefs but arrogance is not acceptable anywhere U should respect your fellow countrymen who gave your forefathers place to live
special respect for parsi people is also bcz Im privileged and honoured to b tought as a child by exceptionally great parsi teachers in multan (late )mrs billemoria and mr hoshang p bomanji.
The wife & daughter of the founder of Pakistan, Ali Jinnah, were practicing Parsis. The daughter later married a Parsi. Jinnah was influenced by Parsi methodology. Just saying.
Great work.. Have always wanted to know about our neighbors in Lahore and this is a fine work. Will request if you can do a similar thing for bahais of lahore.
The eternal flame idea fused in Zoroastrianism from the eternal burning flames of natural methane jetting out of earth's crust in Azerbaijan and Azerbaijan actually happens to be an important and old Parsi center that is also close to Iran. Parsis still live in Azerbaijan and the eternal flames are a famous tourist attraction. Eternal flames are also promoted by Azeri Tourism Deptt. as well.
Good thoughts, good deeds and good social dealings became basic principles of life of older generation as scriptures were difficult to be interpreted and understand by common men and women. It alone became corner stones of their entire life.
This documentary was intended to capture only those parsis living in lahore at the time it as filmed. It was not meanted to include all those who once lived here
You make grave errors the Sage Zoroaster lived much earlier. Besides Zoroastrianism is an Aryan religion a cousin religion of Hinduism and may have had impact on the Semitic religions but there is nothing Semitic about it. Also the Aryan Race split (from a proto-Aryan Race) into the Hindus and Persians in Northwestern Indian subcontinent and merged region of Central Asia thus Rigvedic Sanskrit and Avestan Persian is very nearly the same. They are technically identical twins.
Parsis were the agent's British who helped them and themselves to establishment of colonial rule in India. Paris made money by trading opium in China. Parsis supported British rule in India. Overall parsis are great people to live with but they don't mix with native people of India.
Shame on u. Fr such thin king. not a single soul has ever been persecuted u shameful creep ur Hindu mentality goes with u everywhere u shameless.psycho all u can think is persecution bcos it's in urblood. Thinkwat u do to dalits, to Muslims to kashmiris etc I guess it has given u guilt so u pass the buck fr self satisfaction I U are sick ur mentality is sick the minorities in Pakistan are far better than rundia.
Either you are highly biased or watching this with eyes wide shut. Just like India cant match Pakistan when it comes to class in any of the walks of life, the Parsies in this video are well nourished well dressed and civilised. The objection coming from a country like india where a fascist hindu sectarain party is in power for last 10 years making minorities a target and making their lives hell. You could be killed in india for eating beef, how do you explain this. Parsies have always held high esteemed position as lawyers, businessman, journalist, educationists, professors, hoteliers, judges and doctors. Parsi students were always position holders in medical and engineering colleges. The professor of microbiology in my college was a parsi lady, justice Cornelius, Ardsheer Cowsjee, Ibrahim Sethna, Behram Awari ( Asian Games Gold Medalist ) few names I remember from my time there.
radonpq99 ignorance is bliss. I say watch Tahir gora or tag tv while watching the wire. Use common sense and think as a human being instead of a Muslim. If India has 30% Muslim and Pakistan 1% India every other minorities like parsies, Hindus, Christians why?
I am reading comments of a few Parsis from Pakistan who seem to be satisfied living there. But if you ever feel persecuted or left out, feel free to come and settle in India, we will give you all the facilities. I am not in favor of the CAA, but for Parsis, its always welcome. You people are less in number.
aashish chutani Pakistan is known to be a most diverse country of the world .... Why ????? Just because of its Religions ..... Yes .... 3 more religions with all religions of the world Pakistan have !!!!! These 3 are Ahmadii, Bahaai & Kailaashi !!! (Not even in India these 3 are found) So it is not a valid statement to say Pakistan can't tolerate any religion over Islam !!!!!
They don't look parsi from any angle... They look lk Muslim only ... Ha ha... More than this Indian parsis far better especially in Mumbai...highly standard in everything....
