Banke Mian

Bankay Mian
First appearance	Bankay Mian Ki Qawali (2009)
Created by	Express Media Group
In-universe information
Full name	Bankay Mian
Gender	Male
Occupation	Qawwali singer
Religion	Muslim
Nationality	Pakistani

Bankay Mian[1][2] or Bankay Mian Qawwal (Urdu: بنکے میاں) is an animated character of Pakistani television channel Express News. As evident from his name, he appears as a Qawwal on television. Bankay 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 August 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 humorous manner. But Bankay Mian is a bit different. He comments on every day issues using wit and satire.

Bankay Mian is also a columnist in the Urdu Daily Express. The name of his column is "Bankay Nama".^[citation needed]

References

1. Kashif Hussain, Kiran Naz (13 February 2011). "Express Family Festival: Bankay Mian doubles the mauj, masti and maza". Express Tribune. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
2. "Pakistani qawwali on Jaswant Singh". NDTV. 29 August 2009. Retrieved 10 June 2018.