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Thursday, April 14, 2005 | 7 comments

Imran Khan

Anarkali, June 1999

Anarkali Bazaar, named after the most famous courtesan of Mughul history, was the first commercial extension, beyond the gates of the walled city. Supervised under the Raj (colonial setup), it soon became the main hub of all trades. Today, this area is famous for its food. Through out the day people from all walks of life enjoy scrumptious cuisines.

Anarkali, June 1999

This place is known for its nightlife, people come here late in the night to have 'Special Peray Wali Lassi' and 'Falooda'. Even if you don’t feel like eating these people know how to make you eat, so there’s no way that you go all the way to Purani Anarkali (Old Anarkali) and not have Lassi. ”Lassi Jaisa Koi Naheen“.

Anarkali, June 1999

Anarkali Bazaar is Further divided into two parts, Purani Anarkali; known for its food, and Nai Anarkali (New Anarkali) ; houses modern, household and other consumer items. Till the late 80’s and early 90’s Nai Anarkali was the place to shop from and somewhere, where you should be seen.

Bhaati Gate, June 1999

Bhaati Gate, one of the most famous gates of the walled city. Inside this gate, it seems as if people are still living in the Mughul era. One can still see blacksmiths and potters working on their kilns, inside their shops. It is such a delightful sight, witnessing these down to earth people, living in the same age as you are, yet oblivious of the modernity and superficiality which is surrounding their walled city.

Chapel, June 1999

This very old chapel is situated in the middle of New Anarkali Bazaar, another beautiful beautifully made architectural piece, still showing the remains of the colonial setup.

Dukaan, June 1999

Gawalmandi, June 1999

An area which started out as the residential area of the elite now has converted into a Food Street. Its an experience on it own, having finger-lickin’-good (Not KFC at all) food, sitting in the middle of the street, surrounded by beautiful, regal looking architecture. A must see in Lahore, this area is alive through out the night until the wee hours of the morning.

Gawalmandi, June 1999

Gawalmandi, June 1999
The city does sleep for a while…

Soowa, June 1999

A bazaar full of gold… inside the walled city.

Thursday, April 14, 2005 | permalink | 7 comments

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7 Comments:

bahut khoob Imran saab... specially the food places part :)

By Confluencer, at April 14, 2005 9:12 PM

Lovely, evocative images - they remind me of parts of Delhi - and intriguing historical and social context. shukriya, Imran.

By Anonymous, at April 14, 2005 11:20 PM

You've captured life! Amazing!

By BD, at April 14, 2005 11:32 PM

Hey Imran, set scene. Like your no-frills approach. Great contribution!

By Madiha, at April 15, 2005 1:30 PM

what beautiful photographs! i'v seen some of these places, but seeing them through ur pictures makes me want to visit them all over again!

By Anonymous, at April 17, 2005 3:54 AM

im farhan,,,,

imran,, saw the pictures , they are nice but lack substance,
i guess most of the flowery concoctions showered have to be from none other than your good friends.
ask for neutral opinions,
lahore is alot better than what you have done with your camera.
but one thing i must owe to you
thank god for not including the worst nightmare to have befallen canal witht hose ugly green lights,
canal couldnt be worse.

By Anonymous, at April 18, 2005 4:17 AM

farhan again.

i didnt know, the site was abot food.
when writing about a city, we must take into account a comparitive study of the old with new.
lahore is fabulous and so is my friend Imran,, and i must admit that i blogged the above message out of spite,forgive me imran.
you are great here,
a maestro, a perfect representative of indus valley of arts and architecture.
but there is more to lahore than just food and a few buildings.you missed out on so so so much.
mayo gardens? excuse me.!!!!

By Anonymous, at April 18, 2005 4:51 AM