Sohni Mahiwal

A traditional rural Punjab setting where arranged marriages, family honor, and community reputation shape choices. Life revolves around pottery, livestock, and river trade, with customs guiding daily behavior.

The story unfolds in a Punjab town on the Chenab river, where a potter’s family makes its living. The landscape centers on river life, bustling markets, and a tight-knit community bound by social codes. The Chenab’s currents set the stage for secret meetings and perilous journeys between lovers from different backgrounds.

💔 Forbidden Love

A romance between Sohni and Mirza blossoms despite caste boundaries and social expectations. Their bond challenges community norms and tests family loyalty. The lovers pursue devotion even as public opinion threatens to tear them apart.

⚖️ Social Pressure

The couple's relationship collides with arranged marriage and family reputation. Community scrutiny, gossip, and the threat of social punishment create a pressure cooker for choices. Honor and duty loom as powerful forces against affection.

🌊 Tragic Fate

The Chenab river becomes a motif of fate, carrying lovers toward a destined encounter. Attempts to reunite are thwarted by treachery and a cruel twist of circumstances. The lovers die seeking a final union, underscoring the legend's bittersweet end.