The Blue Room by Nafisa Rizvi : Short Notes
The Blue Room
Prologue
Two sisters Alia and Rania visit a beautiful country mansion
They were mesmerized by its beauty
They were accompanied by their cousin Kamal and mother Zebunissa
They asked their mother to talk about her childhood and memories
Chapter 1
When Zebunissa was born her grandfather took her in his arms
He narrates the tale to every one of her birth and how he associated it with a dream
Chapter 2
Zebunnissa belong to a prominent family of Jahangirabad
There were 26 families living in town, a bourgeoisie town of Dera Murshid
The settlements there are inhabited by poor people who face scarcity of water
They were having an ambivalent attitude towards the people of the town
The place was deserted after the coal mines finished up
Zebunnissa lives in an estate sprawled over 85 acres
It had no fixed shape as it expanded with the family.
When Zaib was born she was different, her eyes had something strange in it
His uncle Asad called her " the little wise child"
She had some charisma that made people unsettled
Once her mother's cousin visited with his wife
He tried to rub his hands over Zaibs butt when she gazed at him, he felt sick and screamed
She once looked at a snake and it ran
She had a knack for reading and would read everything
They had a huge library
She once in her forrays found a hidden room, with Blue walls, the wall started talking
The four had different jobs one, the head of walls was facing the river, the other facing the corridor while the two North and South
They endowed her with Wisdom about the family and the nature of humans
With increasing wit, she becomes older.
They started treating her differently.
"They told her about the things they had seen, the words they had heard spoken, the horrors they had encountered since they had been built.
Chapter 2
Bahadur Ali was the patriarch of the family
He was a lawyer by profession, this career was imposed upon
He was excellent in his career and become a judge in young age
But after his father's death, he left his job and started drinking and merry making
He died
His wife Qurat ul Ain took charge, she was excellent
He had three sons Qasim(had washing disease), Fardiullah and Asadullah (celibate and a doctor); he considered himself Jesus Christ
Farid wife was samar and three children Majeed, Laila and Mehdi
Qasim was their father his wife Jahanara was good wife
Zaibunnisaa was their daughter
Khan Bahadur had a daughter by the name Zainab
She was bred with care, in fact she was spoiled by her parents.
She married Shah Baqar another landlord
Shah Baqar was a poet.
He would drink alcohol and recite poetry in the kotha
He was in love with Laila, born in kotha, very beautiful
Baqar and Zainab marriage didn't go well
Zainab's son Aqil was born
One day Zainab attacked Baqar and he too reacted beating her too harsh
Chapter 3
This chapter is about the children
The last to be born was Mehdi
Ayaz was the eldest
Their favourite sports were cricket and flying kites.
They would also play gully danda and other games as well
They were not allowed to pursue education
Unfortunately, Zaib couldn't get higher education.
Chapter 4
Jalal a distant relative of Khan Bahadur came to the Haveli
He was a molvi and he had two sons
He was very notorious
He became a cleric because he was very good in speech
He was a misogynist and loved boys
He raped a boy named Salar
And fled to Khan Bahadur's home
Chapter
Jalal son Jamal was staring at Mehrunissa
When He caught Zaib eye and become unconscious
Jalal had made some plans
He wanted to lead prayers of the servants
He throws dead chicken at the home of a servant etc
When zaib looked at him he told his father that he is a murderer
'The man is a menace and a danger to our household. The first day I set eyes on him, I could see that his hands were those of a man who has taken an innocent life.
Chapter
Zaib discussed in her league about jalal.
They decided to Keep an eye out on staff
Peeru, the boy, looked suspicious
He ran from the home
Jalal went after him and killed him
He ran away from Dera Murshid
Qasim allows his wife and children to stay
Chapter 5
Asad, Qasim, Majeed, Jahangir, Mehdi was invited to a neighbouring village to listen to jirga
They hunt and had fun
There is some criticism on feudalism.
"You know, the time will come when we'll all have to give it up,' Ayaz said thoughtfully."
Chapter 6
One day Qasim was going to the court when a powerful landlord and administrator was beating a man
Upon questioning the man kidnapped Qasim
It was Zaib who through her power rescued him
Qasim came back
He started spending more time with children
He would also tell them what he had gone through
Chapter 7
They visit bazaar
Zaib feels someone is watching them
Chapter 8
Zaib was asked to marry a distant relative
Murtaza Ameer.
They had a debt to pay so they asked Zaib in return.
Chapter 9
The boy's family arrived at their home
Zaib felt disgusted
She went to the bedroom
They told him about Saadat Ali, the brother of Akbar Ali, who was a lascivious
person and pregnant a servant
Akbar Ali expelled him from his house and sent him with Shiek Amir Ali.
Saada died after falling from a horse and they had a debt to repay to Sheikh's family
Chapter 10
The function had started
They were musical programs
They invited singers
Unfortunately, the singer was Lali aka Lala Rukh
Zainab met her and she informed her that she had been left by Baqar too
Zaib was married
Her in-laws mocked her because they thought she was too old
Chapter 11
Zaib started to love her husband
She found out that he didn't care about his family's chitchat
Jamila would always try to defame her
Murtaza was suffering from epileptic fits
Zainab returned to the folds of her loving family and son. Lali returned to her brothel alone.
'We don't feel sleepy. During the day, our bodies shut down for a few minutes while we're working at something trivial or doing chores. That's enough. We're refreshed after that.'
Chapter 12
Zaib's relationship grew with Murtaza
He was a good lad
She asked about his childhood
He was reluctant but told her everything
He told her that he met an old beggar who asked to protect Zaib and the blue walls
Murtaza told her about his imaginary friends who would go on different adventures
Zaib was astonished at his story but at the same time felt dejected for not telling about the blueroom.
Chapter 13
Zaib visits Shahi Manzil after 1 year, she spent 1 month
The walls told her that it is her responsibility to help the people in need.
Chapter 14
She returns
There is a pir sahib who visits the family
He accuses Zaib of evildoing, but she resists which shocks him
Chapter 15
Jailma had a stroke after an altercation with her husband
Zaib took care of her when everyone left her.
No one praised her when Jamila recovered
Chapter 16
A messenger from Shahi Manzil told them that her father is ill
She left for Shahi Manzil
Her father's bp shoot up and he fell in the bathroom
He had a concussion, there was a clot in his brain and thus he went into coma
Zaib found that Ayaz and Mehr were in love with eachother
Chapter 17
Zaib was surprised to find that Mutaza had come to Shahi Palace
He decided to stay
He told Zaib that he has left his home
He disclose that Jalal was fueling his parents about you
They informed the police
Chapter 18
On the 30th day Qasim died.
They felt the loss of a father
Everyone was dejected
Even it rained for three days
Murtaza took charge of the house
Chapter 19
Zaib decided to leave the house and move into the city
She discussed it wall who discouraged it
One day the flour of the house started filling with water
Her grandmother told that the house is crying.
Chapter 20
Zaib sent Murtaza to find a house in the city
She informed all members of the league who were angry at first but then agreed to move out from the Haveli cautiously.
Chapter 21
They all gather in the family
Zaib reveal what she's gonna do
Jahanara and Quratul Ain were angrier
"If you cut yourself off from your roots, you will bleed! Your children will wander aimlessly on the earth not knowing where to build their homes or bury their dead."
Fraid and Samar decided to go too.
Chapter 22
Zaib's final departure with From Walls was bittersweet.
They were angry
They told her that she was pregnant
Qasr e Zaib
Chapter 1
They travelled by about 6 hr journey
They reached a five-bedroom house
They name the house as Qasr e zaib meaning Zaib house
Chapter 2
They find their niches
Ayaz became a corporate lawyer
Majeed architectural engineer
Jahangir doctor
Laila became Vet
Mehdi join art classes
Zaib was angry at Mehr for wasting her talent
Chapter 3
Her daughter Aaila was born after seven months in the new house
She went to Shahi Manzil
In a funny way, Jalal attacked her baby
Chapter 4
Qurat ul Ain died
And after 7 months Jahanara died
Mehr was pregnant
A baby named Sulaiman
Zainab came to the city
Asad stayed
Farid went somewhere
Chapter 5
They're invited to a party
Zaib has lost her powers of controlling people with her eyes.
Chapter 6
Murtaza brought Aisha and Mumtaz
She was in the city to meet her family
She told them about Akbar Ameer who is in jail
Murtaza went to his home to meet with his father and Mother
Zaib with his power tried to persuade Baber to leave Ayesha
Murtaza confronted his mother and father
He meet his imaginary friends, they said goodbye to him
Murtaza father warned him, but when he was released he committed suicide.
Chapter 8
Zaib's second baby Raila was born
Jahangir liked and girl who was from a rich class
They married and his father in law a bought a new house for him
Chapter 9
Zaib is unhappy about the family breaking.
She goes to Asad.
Chapter 10
Laila marries a businessman faisal
Mehdi goes to Italy
Chapter 11
Jalal was finally killed
Murtaza shot him
Chapter 12
Majeed dies
Chapter 13
Farid returns
The aura tells her that you can't escape fate.
Laila baby is born, kamil
Epilogue
Zaib watch shahi manzil
Meet with Blue Walls after 1068 days
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkCn4DbomjQ&t=142s&ab_channel=Prostudy
https://www.youtube.com/@Prostudy1
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