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The story begins with a young man named (who later becomes known as Majnu). He fell deeply in love with a girl named Laila during their childhood. They were schoolmates, and Qays was obsessed with her love. His love was so intense and all-consuming that he began writing poetry about her on the walls and sands of the city.
and later reached Malayalam audiences through literature and cinema. Core Themes of the Story
: For a detailed summary of the history and characters (Qays and Layla) in Malayalam, you can visit the Malayalam Wikipedia entry General PDF Versions
The story originates from ancient Arabia and was later popularized by the Persian poet in the 12th century.