Banke Mian

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Banke Mian or Banke Mian Qawwal is a computer animated character of Pakistani television channel "Express News". As evident from his name, he appears as a Qawwal on television. Banke Mian expresses his views on politics, current affairs or other topics of interest in the form of Qawwali. Banke Mian first appeared on television on 14 Aug 2009.
Historically "Banka" was a popular tradition pertaining to Delhi and Lucknow. "Bankas" were those characters of these cities who emerged in the British era of India. "Bankas" pretended to be very brave people in humrous manner. But Banke Mian is a bit different. He comments on every day issues using wit and satire.
Banke Mian is also a columnist in Urdau daily Express. The name of his column is "Banke Nama".

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