How ‘Ramayana', with a little AI help, became a big hit in Pakistan
Pakistani drama group 'Mauj', which staged the play at Karachi Arts Council from July 11 to 13, has won huge appreciation for their efforts to bring the epic to life in country often seen through the prism of a single faith
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