Shahzaib_Farhan_Reimaging Linguistic Diversity of Pakistani Languages

Partial Transcript: Interviewer: Hello, Assalam-o-Allaikum! This program is about language documentation, specifically focusing on the Punjabi language. We are interviewing a speaker who speaks Punjabi. I am taking the interview of Farhan Masih, an undergraduate student from FC College. Assalam-o-Allaikum! How are you Farhan?
Interviewee: Waallaikum-u-salam! I'm doing well. Can you introduce yourself to the audience? My name is Farhan. My full name is Farhan Sarwar Masih, and I am from Gujranwala. I am currently in the seventh semester at GC College. My degree is in English. Apart from this, I also work as a Resident Assistant in a hostel.

Segment Synopsis: Introduction of interviewer and interviewee
Project title and information
Purpose and objective of video/interviewer
Oral history of Punjabi language

Partial Transcript: Interviewee: I can speak Urdu, I can speak Punjabi,
Life is a language, and every language is beautiful.
Starting to speak in English is new, right?
I am a Punjabi speaker; Punjabi is my mother tongue.
I tried to learn English, is that okay?
It's a big challenge to face.
But the problem is that sometimes, the Apple Men (referring to tech or perhaps a software) can't understand what I'm saying.
There's a bit of hesitation, you know.

Segment Synopsis: Here, the interviewee is talking about his ability of speaking 3 to 4 languages and about his journey of learning second language.

Partial Transcript: every race, color, and religion is present.
Different people from various regions might have learned different languages, but the Pashtun community, for example, children from the Pashtun community, can speak Punjabi, Balochi, Sindhi, and in my opinion, almost all types of people…
Isn't it? In FC here, there's a lot of understanding. I mean, there's a lot of diversity in understanding because people speak different languages. Each area has its own unique language and different ways of dressing, and various other things. It's okay to see them all together. You might be familiar with Punjabi idioms or songs, right?

Segment Synopsis: Interviewee is describing his journey of learning English language with the Punjabi background.

Partial Transcript: when it comes to the FC in Pakistan, it refers to cultural diversity. Where, roughly, every race, color, and religion is present.
Different people from various regions might have learned different languages, but the Pashtun community, for example, children from the Pashtun community, can speak Punjabi, Balochi, Sindhi, and in my opinion, almost all types of people…
Isn't it? In FC here, there's a lot of understanding. I mean, there's a lot of diversity in understanding because people speak different languages. Each area has its own unique language and different ways of dressing, and various other things. It's okay to see them all together. You might be familiar with Punjabi idioms or songs, right?

Segment Synopsis: This segment of video is describing the uniqueness of Forman Christian College enriched with the cultural diversity. FCC's community belongs to a ocean of cultural diversity comprising of people from various cultures.

Partial Transcript: You might be familiar with Punjabi idioms or songs, right?

But the Punjabi language, Punjabi culture, I think Punjabi idioms aren't very well-known at the moment. And if we talk about songs, in India, people from Punjab, just like in Punjab, enjoy watching movies and listening to songs. Punjabi things seem to be in demand among these people.
That one should maintain their identity and culture. Keeping their language, Punjabi culture, alive. Listening to songs, especially Sidhu's songs, is fine, right? Listening to songs, and many Punjabi singers who sing, it feels great to listen to them.

Segment Synopsis: Interviewee is talking about Punjabi idioms he is familiar with. According to interviewee idioms should be the part of Punjabi literature while preserving this language from extinction.

Partial Transcript: Keeping their language, Punjabi culture, alive. Listening to songs, especially Sidhu's songs, is fine, right? Listening to songs, and many Punjabi singers who sing, it feels great to listen to them.
About the Punjabi culture, you might be using the language more often than usual. I don't know where you're going, what you're up to. In my daily life, I always speak in Punjabi, isn't it?
It seems that you feel confined to Punjabi, right? Because in Punjabi language, there's no need to learn anything else. If someone wants to read a book or use some technology, it's difficult because everyone around me speaks Punjabi. Automatically,

Segment Synopsis: Here, interviewee is mentioning about Punjabi songs and movies while referring to names of some Punjabi singers like Arigit Singh & Sartaj

Partial Transcript: Let's go on like this. Mostly, Punjabis use their feelings or emotions, whether they are happy or upset, to express themselves.
It's okay, right? One needs to show their emotions or feelings. If someone celebrates any happiness or sorrow, it's shared with everyone. God forbid if someone faces any difficulty or needs help due to any problem - be it related to the heart, family issues.
So, when someone faces a challenge or problem, it's a part of Punjabi culture that everyone comes forward to help.

Segment Synopsis: Interviewee is elaborating on how to express emotions and feeling in the Punjabi language.
He also mentions some slangs commonly used in Punjabi Language.

Partial Transcript: Yes, songs and "tappas" (a form of Punjabi folk music) are very popular. There are many things related to them.
Tappas often precede songs, whether it's about weddings or other occasions. It's a significant aspect. However, at the moment, I can't recall any such memory precisely. Nonetheless, there are many songs and tappas that have become less known to the younger generation. Whether it's the music from Lahore in Pakistan's Punjab or from India's Punjab, there are many famous artists like Gurdas Maan and Arijit Singh. Yes, there are many Indian singers who sing in Punjabi.

Partial Transcript: Artists like Sartaaj Singh have sung some great songs, which people enjoy listening to. Songs are essentially a part of Punjabi culture, and they are cherished to ensure that people continue to listen and understand them. I've heard many Punjabi songs by Sunidhi Chauhan as well. For instance, if you compare Bollywood movies with English or Urdu films, Punjabi films might not have the same reach, but watching Punjabi movies is still essential for Indian cinema. Isn't it? Yes, Farhan, the interview was quite impactful.
Khuda Hafiz!