Mr. Pirzada is a central character in Jhumpa Lahiri's short story "When Mr. Pirzada Came to Dine." He is a Pakistani scholar visiting the United States during the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War. The story explores themes of cultural identity, displacement, and the impact of political conflict on personal lives through the lens of his interactions with a young girl named Lilia and her family. Mr. Pirzada's character embodies the complexities of being an immigrant and the emotional turmoil caused by the events in his homeland.
Lilia thinks Mr. Pirzada is Indian because she associates him with the broader South Asian context and her limited understanding of the cultural and political distinctions in the region. She does not grasp the complexities of national identities, particularly the differences between India and Pakistan, which is highlighted by Mr. Pirzada's actual Pakistani identity. Her perception reflects a child's tendency to simplify complex realities based on surface-level observations.
Zahid Pirzada was born in 1958.
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Mr. Pirzada is associated with a clock, which symbolizes the passage of time and the longing for his family in Pakistan; a piece of candy, representing his kindness and connection to the children he interacts with; and a map of India and Pakistan, symbolizing his nostalgia and the deep sense of displacement due to the political turmoil affecting his homeland. Each object reflects his identity, memories, and the emotional distance he faces while living in America.
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Lilia is initially excited and curious about the gifts Mr. Pirzada brings, as they represent a connection to his home and culture, which is different from her own. However, she soon realizes that these gifts also carry a deeper significance, highlighting the contrast between her life in America and Mr. Pirzada's struggles in Pakistan. Lilia's reaction evolves as she begins to empathize with Mr. Pirzada’s situation, making her more aware of the complexities of identity and belonging. Ultimately, the gifts serve as a bridge between their worlds, deepening her understanding of both her own life and Mr. Pirzada's experiences.
Lilia thinks Mr. Pirzada is Indian because she associates him with the broader South Asian context and her limited understanding of the cultural and political distinctions in the region. She does not grasp the complexities of national identities, particularly the differences between India and Pakistan, which is highlighted by Mr. Pirzada's actual Pakistani identity. Her perception reflects a child's tendency to simplify complex realities based on surface-level observations.
In "Mr. Pirzada Comes to Dinner" the main character faces guilt when he remains in America while the news from India and Pakistan worsens. Mr. Pirzada fears that his family is dead because the war has worsened.
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Zahid Pirzada was born in 1958.
Pirzada Qasim was born on February 8, 1943.
Anwar Pirzada was born on 1945-01-25.
Anwar Pirzada died on 2007-01-07.
Syed Sharifuddin Pirzada was born in 1923.
Yasir Pirzada was born on 1974-02-24.
Pirzada Qasim was born on February 8, 1943.
Muhammad Imdad Hussain Pirzada was born on 1946-04-12.