To chronicle
Imran Khan’s life in a movie would be a challenge and delight for a film-maker
in equal measure. Its full of Highs and Lows; Plots and Sub-Plots; Unexpected Twists
and Turns; and with triumphs for the protagonist. But there are too many of
them to do justice to in 180 minutes. Probably, it’s far more befitting of a
Netflix Series, with multiple seasons. And for students of life it makes for a
compelling case study; Of a man having lived with a purpose; one at a time.
As much feared as revered by his teammates, he came back from retirement, with a single minded objective; To win the World Cup for his country. And he did so heroically, spearheading a team that not many placed their bets on.
But more noteworthy is the fact that he could have, on the back of that phenomenal achievement, continued to play some more cricket. But he didn’t drag his feet, like some of his contemporaries and even from later generations did.
His task achieved, he walked out on a high. And moved on to another one. Building a Cancer Hospital in the memory of his deceased mother, who had passed away after a long battle with Cancer. Today, Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre is Pakistan’s biggest cancer hospital, and with international repute
Not long after setting up the hospital, he embarked on another journey tirelessly, and that too of treacherous nature, called Politics. With not so proud record, its Prime Ministers sentenced to death, incarcerated, and exiled ignominiously, Pakistan was never a safe pitch for a play of democracy.
Imran Khan was already a hero, perhaps the brightest star in the country with not many ideals in its young history; a global icon, arguably, the biggest contribution of Pakistan to the world, after terrorism. With this kind of fame and riches, not many would have been able to avoid succumbing to the temptation of an easy and glamourous life.
Instead, he plunged into the unpleasant and dangerous world of Pakistan’s Politics. Good governance for Pakistan was his next calling. And after 22 years of relentless pursuit, having faced humiliating defeats, he is at the helm of the Pakistan.
He may be criticized for kowtowing to the army and a soft corner for radical elements, but his journey from a cricketer to the Prime-Minister is hugely inspiring. It teaches us the importance of a Purpose in one’s life. Although some would say Journey is more important than the destination, it’s the latter that lends the journey its meaning and gives the driver the force to keep driving and the focus to stay at it despite the hurdles.
Imran Khan pretty much embodies that spirit. I hope he succeeds in transforming Pakistan into a prosperous and well governed nation, and the midgets like myself are able to find our purpose, the goal post that keeps us focused, engaged and gives us a more meaningful existence.
As much feared as revered by his teammates, he came back from retirement, with a single minded objective; To win the World Cup for his country. And he did so heroically, spearheading a team that not many placed their bets on.
But more noteworthy is the fact that he could have, on the back of that phenomenal achievement, continued to play some more cricket. But he didn’t drag his feet, like some of his contemporaries and even from later generations did.
His task achieved, he walked out on a high. And moved on to another one. Building a Cancer Hospital in the memory of his deceased mother, who had passed away after a long battle with Cancer. Today, Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre is Pakistan’s biggest cancer hospital, and with international repute
Not long after setting up the hospital, he embarked on another journey tirelessly, and that too of treacherous nature, called Politics. With not so proud record, its Prime Ministers sentenced to death, incarcerated, and exiled ignominiously, Pakistan was never a safe pitch for a play of democracy.
Imran Khan was already a hero, perhaps the brightest star in the country with not many ideals in its young history; a global icon, arguably, the biggest contribution of Pakistan to the world, after terrorism. With this kind of fame and riches, not many would have been able to avoid succumbing to the temptation of an easy and glamourous life.
Instead, he plunged into the unpleasant and dangerous world of Pakistan’s Politics. Good governance for Pakistan was his next calling. And after 22 years of relentless pursuit, having faced humiliating defeats, he is at the helm of the Pakistan.
He may be criticized for kowtowing to the army and a soft corner for radical elements, but his journey from a cricketer to the Prime-Minister is hugely inspiring. It teaches us the importance of a Purpose in one’s life. Although some would say Journey is more important than the destination, it’s the latter that lends the journey its meaning and gives the driver the force to keep driving and the focus to stay at it despite the hurdles.
Imran Khan pretty much embodies that spirit. I hope he succeeds in transforming Pakistan into a prosperous and well governed nation, and the midgets like myself are able to find our purpose, the goal post that keeps us focused, engaged and gives us a more meaningful existence.
