Mirza Sahiban

Mirza Sahiban is a famous tragic love story from Punjab, a region in South Asia. It is a tale of two lovers, Mirza and Sahiban, whose love was doomed due to social conventions and family pressures.

According to the legend, Mirza and Sahiban grew up together in a small village in Punjab. They were childhood friends who eventually fell in love with each other. However, Sahiban's brothers disapproved of their relationship, as Mirza was from a rival tribe. Despite their families' objections, Mirza and Sahiban continued to meet secretly and profess their love for each other.

One day, when Mirza was away from the village on a hunting trip, Sahiban's brothers arranged her marriage to someone else. Sahiban was heartbroken and desperate to escape the arranged marriage. She sent a message to Mirza, asking him to come and rescue her.

Mirza, who was deeply in love with Sahiban, immediately returned to the village to save her. He rode his horse towards Sahiban's house to take her away, but Sahiban's brothers had already anticipated his move. They had hidden behind bushes with bows and arrows, waiting to ambush Mirza.

As Mirza approached Sahiban's house, her brothers shot arrows at him. Mirza tried to defend himself, but he was outnumbered and eventually killed. Sahiban, who witnessed the tragic scene from her window, was devastated. She picked up Mirza's sword and killed herself, unable to live without her beloved.

The story of Mirza Sahiban has been told and retold in various forms of literature, music, and theater. It is often cited as a tragic example of how love can be thwarted by societal norms and family obligations.