The renowned novel “Bygone Days” by Uzbek writer Abdulla Qodiri continues to captivate readers worldwide.

Stage productions based on the novel have been performed in various countries. 

Most recently, the Azerbaijan State Academic National Drama Theatre hosted the premiere of a theatrical adaptation of “Bygone Days”. The performance is a vivid expression of cultural cooperation between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan.

According to the Union of Theatre Workers of Uzbekistan, the premiere was attended by prominent figures from Uzbekistan’s cultural and artistic circles, including Merited Artists of Uzbekistan Marat Azimov, Azim Mullakhanov, and Tokhir Saidov, People’s Poet of Uzbekistan Usmon Azim, People’s Artist of Uzbekistan Ramiz Usmanov, the writer’s grandson Khondamir Qodiri, and others.

The novel is notable for its comprehensive portrayal of the socio-historical landscape of Turkestan at the turn of the 20th century. It celebrates themes of love and loyalty while reflecting the eternal struggle between good and evil.

The performance was received with great interest by the audience.

N. Usmanova, UzA