Sohni Mahiwal story motion graphics thesis

Thesis project using Motion Graphics
The premise of this project, in an over-generalized statement, is that the Pakistani youth do not understand or appreciate the richness of Indian cultural past. Largely because academically they are not encouraged to study and explore it; plus there is a lack of digital sources. This thesis explores if re-packaging cultural folk stories in contemporary mediums such as this animation will excite and engage this generation.

Sohni Mahiwal is a folk story of the 1800’s. It took place in the province of Punjab which was then part of the Indian Subcontinent, and is today split between India and Pakistan. Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai and Fazal Shah Sayyad are poets who first documented this tale back in that century. Over time it continued to become part of Pakistani pop culture. It has been written about in prose and poetry, performed in film and tv, been the subject of paintings and most recently in 2016 resurfaced as an immensely popular Coke Studio song.

Use the link in the right column to view the actual full motion graphics video!

https://www.behance.net/gallery/53636041/Sohni-Mahiwal