Aangan is the compelling prequel to Sharar, centred on the older generation of the Khan family. It explores the lives of the Khan brothers and their sister, each navigating the complexities of love, duty, and family values.
Huzaifa Khan, the eldest...
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As the chilly December evening enveloped Shahana Imarath, a gentle car engine hum signalled the arrival of guests. Azlan emerged from the driver's seat, his breath forming misty clouds in the crisp air, and he opened the car door for his mother, Naziya Khan.
At the entrance, Nawab Riyaz Khan stood with an air of quiet dignity. His ancestors had once held the esteemed title of dukes, but in the post-independence era, much of their wealth and status had been relinquished to the government. All that remained was the venerable Shahana Imarath, an old kothi, where Riyaz Khan and his family now resided.
Though no longer a duke, Riyaz Khan still carried himself with the same composed authority that marked his noble heritage. The title "Nawab" and the ancestral kothi were the only remnants of a bygone era, and he wore them like a badge of honour, a symbol of the legacy he still proudly upheld.
His wife, Mahajbeen, stood side by his side. Mahajbeen was a strikingly beautiful lady, her allure not dimmed by the passage of time. She bore the unique blend of her Afghani heritage and an ageless grace. Her long, flowing henna-red hair framed her face, adding a touch of vibrancy to her features. But it was her blue eyes that often earned her praises from those who met her. Those captivating azure eyes held a depth of wisdom and warmth that drew people in. But none of her kids inherited her blue eyes.
Nawab Riyaz Khan and Mahajbeen had five children. The eldest was Anwar, followed by Raza, then Anisa, Shireen, and the youngest, Rubab.
The guests were gathering for Anisa's wedding. Although Anisa was a year older than Shireen, Shireen got married first because she had been betrothed to her maternal cousin since childhood.
As Azlan escorted Naziya Khan out of the car, Mahajbeen rushed forward, her arms outstretched in a welcoming embrace.
