Perween Rahman: The Rebel Optimist
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- Опубліковано 6 лют 2025
- "No one is safe in this city. Those who think otherwise are living in a fool's paradise", says Perween's best friend and colleague Anwar Rashid as he navigates the chaotic roads of Karachi. An architect and urban planner, Perween Rahman dedicated her life for the poor of Pakistan.
She was shot dead by armed assailants on her way home in March 2013.
When she joined the Karachi based Orangi Pilot Project, founded by Dr. Akhtar Hameed Khan, Orangi's lanes were full of filth and choking gutters. Back in the early 80s, the people of Orangi, most of them migrants from India and Bangladesh, were taking their own steps to improve sanitation. Dr. Khan assigned Perween the task of developing a low cost sanitation model for Orangi.
Perween's pioneering work in Orangi led her on a collision course with the various mafias in the city. She surveyed the water supply to Karachi and pinpointed locations from where water is being stolen from the bulk supply lines. She mapped and documented Karachi's informal settlements to provide the poor security against land grabbers.
Perween had an alternate vision for the development of Karachi. "Development doesn't come from concrete. Development is not five star hotels and mega road projects. What we need is human development.".
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اِس ڈاکومینٹری کے بنانے والوں کا بے حد شکریہ!❤️
Watched it after GOOGLE reminded me of her, Today. Finally got to know how wonderful of a person she was and what greater loss it has been to Karachi and its people, that are us. Its a beautiful film. Thanks a lot Mahera for bringing it to the world.
This documentary needs to be shown on mass media. Every Pakistani needs to see this. A very inspiring documentary.
I’ll
They will never do it.
Never will they show people as heroes who stand upto the Status Quo.
@@zaeem2893 People will know it now through Haqeeqat TV. I got to know it from there today.
Perween was truly a quiet hero. May she inspire many more to follow in her steps. Developing countries like Pakistan need to be a lot more aggressive in eradicating corruption at all levels of society. Thanks for making the film about her life & work.
Aaj inki documentry delhi pani k mamla to pata cha yeh kitna azaam khatoom or nedar khtoon ha..aisa kitna log h jo inha janta tak nhi😭
@@surfing4lifeful kd
اللہ پاک آپ کے درجات بلند فرمائے آمین
آپ لوگوں کے دلوں میں ہمیشہ زندہ رہیں گی
Proud women 👏 💙 May ALLAH grant highest place her in jannah
Probably the only time I cried watching a documentary like this. This nation cannot imagine what they have lost
I got here when Google payed a tribute to the icon, Perween Rahman- what an educated, empowering and a full of life individual, a one of a kind woman who truly worked towards what she dreamed of, so elegantly yet so fearfully. Thank you for existing Perween, you are who I look up to, your words are poetry and your character is exemplary. Rest in Power. May Allah bless her with the highest place in Jannah. Ameen.
Great work, Madam Mahera Omar, you have done an amazing job in preserving the history of such an extraordinary woman. Thumbs up
I am proud that my mother is a part of such a good organisation.
I don't words to say anything. I think Parween is the biggest hero we have produced in the recent history. She epitomised love and kindness. I want to hug her. I want to hug the makers of this documentary. This is so overwhelming. I am crying while writing all this.
I love you Parween ❤
پروین رحمان! پاکستان کا روشن چہرہ.... 💞
A true daughter of Pakistan. I can't think of anyone who was as good and generous person as her. May Allah bless her. I regret not meeting a person so wonderful as Parween. Bless her.
I'm literally crying... May Allah grant her the highest place in Jannat ul firdous. Allah is going to reward her ye meri dil say dua hai Ma'am perveen kay liye.
Bht khoob... Inko kabhi bhoola nahi ja skta jo inhay jantay they or apne yeh documentary bana k dil khush kardiya Allah garak karey un logon ko jinhone un k sath aisa kia... :(
I came accros this just randomly today, So saddening - it had me in tears!! what a great loss for Karachi; an extremely intelligent and dedicated lady, so much energy and a great vision. May Allah swt grant her Jannahtul Firdous♥️♥️♥️♥️
What an absolute force of a woman. Still wells me up today in 2021!
I had tears watching several parts of the film. Such an inspiration. She had such clear vision of what she wanted to achieve in her life. Rest in power, Perween!
She will always be an inspiration for all our nation. Indeed she did a great job to spread awareness about environmental changes.
Indeed. What an inspiration for all of us.
same Here, RIP Parween...
One of the best documentaries on the internet. Just watched Into Dust on Amazon. But this documentary has the true essence of Parveen, her struggle and Karachi.
Thank you so much for this Mahera. Your work is much appreciated.
What a brilliant woman we lost!
"instead of partnering with World Bank or IMF, government should partner with its own people, and that is the secret" at 38:42
She was a true patriot- and embodiment of loyalty to her people and this country. A standard of excellence herself. May she rest in peace ❤️
No words for parveen. She is real hero.
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful. This really moved me and had me in tears. Wonderful storytelling, cinematography, editing, everything. I aspire to live such a life, one of purpose, compassion, kindness and love. Thank you Mahera Omar for all your work, I look forward to more documentaries from you regarding the everyday realities of Pakistanis, and such exemplary people who strive to transform those realities!
Iam crying 😭, Allah Pak unke Darjaat buland farmae Ameen
Me 2
🤲Ameen🤲
Ohh my God what a lovely soul she was.. Allah Pak darjaat buland karey
Allah tallah parveen ke darjaat buland farmaye or usey janatul firdose me Ala muqaam naseeb karay Ameen
Great documentary.
It will help the people of Karachi remember one of its well-wishers and sincere workers. It will also motivate those in her footprints or wish to serve the people in any way.
May Allah bless her soul with peace forever. Thank you.
I can't believe this is up online. I love, love, love. Thank you so much, Mahera! 🙏🏽💕💖💕💖💕
I felt immense pride and profound sadness at her loss. May she rest in Eternal Peace. Ameen
I wish I knew her more when she was alive, what a visionary
I cannot believe someone can kill a soul like that. What an inspirational woman, what a strong personality! I wish I could have met her once. I'm in tears. A soul like that should have lived longer.
What a legendary personality she was🙌 i literally cried watching this film.
We can't even calculate the loss by losing such a precious diamond! From the views of this outstanding video/movie, we can analyze that in which direction we are going? Such content should be promoted to the youth so that they can understand the necessity of life and stand for others no matter what happens. Please take care of such gems when they are alive not when they become a star. Peace out!
Very brave woman 🇧🇩 🇵🇰 God Bless and her family.She save some of my old country Pakistan 🇵🇰 🌹 🌹 ❤
Thanks 👍 with memory of ma'am Parveen Rehman (SHAHEED)
The great and amazing work she have done all her life for the nation will keep her alive, always ....
Thank you Mahera Omar for this wonderful documentary.
It open alot of emotions and seeing this in current time. One can say problems were the same as they're now. Become more worse problem but thank you for keeping the beautiful and genuine one alive through this documentary.
It opened alot of things in my mind, that one can do alot irrespective of the fact they have it or not resources,money,power.
It was only her kind heart and courage to change and give better life to others in best possible way.
Thank you everyone who made/helped with this documentary
Thankyou for making and sharing this.
She was a real Gem.may your beautiful soul rest in eternal.
How come I did not happen know her before...... What a gem she was
Our city had a great loss....she was something else out of this world. Thank you so much for making this documentary
The way you came up, I wish if Pakistan Film Industry would be interested in Making a Film or a biopic. Appreciating this
A fiction film has already been made about Perween Rahman. It's online on YT free to watch.
@@MaheraOmar برائے مہربانی بتائیے اس فکشن فلم کا
What a beautiful document of her life. Thank you.
These are the souls we most need in this world and yet they are killed by those we lest need. Cruel world .
Remarkable work, a great loss and Ma'am your work is also great.
I wish this documentary will set an example for those who have some positive spark to do development in the city. Very kind and simple Women introduced how to overcome problems with low budget. We deprived people lost her charge less services. Specially mapping for kuchi aabadi. Educational criteria for the youngsters after passing out secondary classes. God bless her sloe and entitle her on high place in heaven.
deeply saddened to watch this ....such'a gem that was compromised.... salute to her...
one of the finest films i have seen in a long time. A homage well deserved. I didnt know about her work with so much detail, before today. Huge respects and prayers for her. Good Job Mahera, if you ever conceive any such video project, i will be glad to be able to assist.
Such a moving film!
She deserves noble prize ,eye opening program
Saw this documentry of this great National Hero Ms. Perween Rahman after first time hearing her name on Haqeeqat TV youtube channel today. Indeed she was a brave lady. May Allah bless her in Jinnat Al Firdous. This documentary should be preserved and archived.
Waited for this for so long. Thank you for uploading!
You’re welcome! It has been publicly online on Vimeo since almost two years. Links were on the film’s social media.
What a wonderfully pure human being..if even 25% of the world’s population were like she was? it would most certainly be a better place. RIP Perween.
The first I hear about her was the news of her death. This documentary, at least, gives me an opportunity to know her in some ways. Karachi has many heroes - some are known and some are unknown. One day, we will look back and celebrate our true heroes, bu fulfilling their dreams. Thank you very much for making this fine documentary.
Thank you. Perween Rahman was truly special.
Excellent video. I loved every bit of it. I hate myself for not knowing her during her lifetime. I love her work. The concept of mega management instead of mega projects is just what Pakistan needs. And it is True that Government is complicit in all land scams. Pakistan agar Chal raha hey to Ma'am jaisey logon ki waja se hey
Thank you so much for uploading this here. Can't put into words how inspiring this was. A wonderful film about a truly amazing person.
Excellent documentary. Great stuff, Mahera Omar.
I really love this documentary. I have watched it many times ☺
Parween Rahman was such a sincere lady and she really loved Karachi and it’s well-being.
Whoever killed this beautiful lady May they rot in hell. Ameen
REMEMBER The World is One Big Family. Always remember that if anyone fall, go pick him up. Spread PEACE&LOVE!!
i,m speechless,she was just a "COMPLETE PACKAGE OF HUMANITY"
Such a great soul, had tears in eyes at 48:50. RIP Love from Indian Hindu.
This is a public message which needs to be broadcast on every forum.
These thieves need to be removed from our society.
Sometimes I pray a genral an honest one should clean culprits nvolved in the destruction of karachi
Such a brave woman with a great vision .
Perveen is a heroin let The Almighty protect her grave and more life afterwards when all closed, also she saved Pakistan 🇵🇰 more than any one who are in office.Hearts ❤ ❤💕
This is such a great compilation, great work mahera 👍
My favourite documentary, God bless her. ♥
We are own worst enemy. Hakeem Saeed, Amjad Sabri, Parween Rahman to name a few jewels.
Thank you for making this public :)
You did the great job mahera 👍👍👍
So beautiful documentary of Parveen Rehman. Why is she the role model for Karachi people. Why.
What a beautiful soul.
Speechless....
Real Shaheed of Pakistan May Allah grant her higest place in Jannat.Such bold people can save Pakistan.
اللہ جنت الفردوس عطا فرمائے
🤲آمین ثم آمین 🤲
great documentary, the inspiration for us to do more.
What an incredible women!
Amazing heartbreaking reality, Karachi the city that gave always and gained nothing, no government took care of it. Will love Karachi till my last breath.
Awosme I request to Govt of pakistan to give her Highest Civil Award to this lady
حکومت کے اعزازات پروین کے لیے کوئی معنی نہیں رکھتے
وہ لوگ جنہیں پروین اٹھا گئیں سطع انسانیت تک
وہی پروین کے تمغے ہیں
Brilliant as always! You are a very good film maker. More documentary work?
Thank you!
اس ڈاکیومنٹری کو دیکھنے سے پہلے صرف نیوز یاد ھے پروین رحمان کی شہادت کی مگر پتہ نہیں کیوں یہ دیکھنے کے درمیان میں نے انہیں ملنے والے ایوارڈز دیکھنے چاھے تو یہ جان کر آنکھوں سے آنسو نکل آئے کہ شہادت کے دس دن بعد حکومت کی طرف سے انہیں ایوارڈ دیا گیا اور وہ بھی شائد ان کے پیاروں کے زخموں پہ مرہم رکھنے کیلئے ورنہ ایسے لوگوں کی ہم کہاں قدر کرتے ھیں۔ ملالہ یوسف زئی اور پروین رحمان کا تقابلی جائزہ لیں تو تمام ایوارڈز سے یقین اٹھ جاتا ھے۔۔ ایک انسان کیلئے اس سے بڑا ایوارڈ کیا ھو گا کہ انجان لوگوں کی آنکھوں سے اس کی محبت میں آنسو بہنے لگیں اور دل سے دعائیں۔۔ اللہ تعالیٰ پروین رحمان کے ادھورے خواب پورے فرمائے۔۔! آمین
🤲آمین🤲
This made me so hopeful and sad at same time
Empress Perween Rahman...I shall fly her image on my Facebook page, and post this documentary. I love the Freedom Fighters.
Real heroes of the mega city Karachi, unfortunately if government just simply works on her vision . Pakistani will not need any help from IMF and in few years we will help other countries
I refer to her as "Shaheedah Parveen" 💔😢 a great, selfless warrior.
May Allah Grant her Jannat and Keep her among His Exalted, Aameen Ya Rabb il Aalameen
Very very heart breaking the person who always thinks 4 change and 4 Pakistan always assassinated RiP
May Allah bless her in jannat ameen.
It's not just karachi It's all over the world poor have no rights and rich is always right. افسوس 😔
I watched this to give the honer to Parveen Rahman
She was just too good for this world and these people. . It seems like we deserve such morons over us
نہیں
ہمیں اور بہت سی پروینوں کی ضرورت ہے،مرد،بچے،عورتیں سبھی پروین
May Allah bless her.
I remember seeing her sewerage project in BBC news, and coverage of Orangi pilot project on Indus Vision in early 2000's.
She was a true blessing for Pakistan
I myself have seen the neel kund bird as a good omeen,
Wonderful documentary..I was lost in it
اس ڈاکومنٹری کو دیکھ کر رونا نہیں بلکہ دھاڑیں مار کر رونا آتا ہے ۔ اپنے مقصد سے مخلص ہونا، انتہائی لگن سے کام کرنا، مسائل کی نوعیت کو سمجھنا ، ان مسائل کا عملی حل نکالنا اور اپنی زندگی کو غریب لوگوں کے لیے وقف کرنا، یہ سب کام کرنا پیغمبروں اور ولیوں کی راہ پر چلنا ہے ۔ یہ وہ انسان ہے جو حقیقی معنوں میں پاکستان کی ہیرو ہے۔
What a beautiful caring smart and very talented knowledgeable lady , what a waste of talent ,
The knowledge that Perween mam had was devastating, her knowledge , her eudction was amazing. She was a star and Gem for our soceity. we are really sorry that we lost her :( .. She was the asset of pakistan with her knowledge for what she was doing. She should on the Senior govt position to help pakistan..
A University must be established in Karachi + A main road in Orangi
Inspiring documentary
true hero of nation , a great great women , this nation did not deserve u may be
Present it in local languages to everyone, specifically the people shown here, they need to see how she was all about them. i am surprised why i didnt come across this brilliant film earlier and why EVERYONE is not talking about it?
Nice work