Yasir Iftikhar Khan took inspiration for Jumman from real-life examples

What happens when a barber has to masquerade as a top-notch physician? And how does his life take a turn when he decides to continue his 'practice'? Moliere, one of the greatest writers of French comedy, answered these questions in his popular farce, Le Medecin Malgre Lui (The Doctor Despite Himself), in 1666. Since then, the satire has been adapted across centuries, alluding to the fact that medicine, as it's commonly practised, is far removed from ethical conduct. Theatre director Salim Arif will present his take on the farce in his latest production, Beta Ishq Karo, which premieres next week.