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Amjad Islam Amjad

Amjad Islam Amjad
امجد اسلام امجد
PP SI
Poet Amjad Islam Amjad
Amjad in 2012
Born(1944-08-04)4 August 1944
Lahore, Punjab, British India
Died10 February 2023(2023-02-10) (aged 78)
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
NationalityPakistani (1947–2023)
Alma materGovernment Islamia College Civil Lines, Lahore
Occupation(s)Poet, lyricist
Known forPoetry, drama, writing, editorial writing
SpouseFirdous Amjad
ChildrenAli Zeeshan Amjad
AwardsPride of Performance in 1987
Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Star of Excellence) Award (1998) Hilal-i-Imtiaz (2023)
Websiteamjadislamamjad.com

Amjad Islam Amjad, PP, Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Urdu: امجد اسلام امجد; 4 August 1944 – 10 February 2023) was a Pakistani Urdu poet, screenwriter, playwright and lyricist.[1][2][3][4]

The author of more than 70 books,[5] he received many awards for his literary work and screenplay for TV, including Pride of Performance and Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Star of Excellence) awards. Later on, he also received the prestigious Tamgh-e-Imtiaz in 1998.[1][2][6]

Early life and education

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Amjad was born in Lahore, Punjab in British India (now Pakistan).[1][7] His family originally belonged to Sialkot.[8] He received his secondary education in Lahore, and graduated from Government Islamia College Civil Lines, Lahore. He was also member of the college cricket team and participated in the inter-collegiate tournament. He gained a Masters of Arts degree in Urdu literature from Punjab University.[4]

Career

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Professional career

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He began his career as a lecturer in Govt. M.A.O. College Lahore.[4] He worked as a director at Pakistan Television Corporation from 1975 to 1979, before returning to teaching.[7][4][9]

In 1989, Amjad was appointed Director General of the Urdu Science Board. He had also worked as a project director of the Children Library Complex.[1][4]

Literature

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He has written many columns, translation, criticism and essays while his main focus remained writing nazms, a type of Urdu poetry.[7]

Television scriptwriter

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Amjad is the writer of many drama series for Pakistan Television Corporation including Waris. Among his most notable dramas are Dehleez, Samandar, Raat, Waqt and Apnay Log.[1]

Lyricist

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He wrote the lyrics of Mann Ki Lagan for the 2003 movie Paap, the song which launched the Bollywood career of Rahat Fateh Ali Khan.[10]

Journalism

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In June 2008, he joined Urdu newspaper Daily Express[11] and wrote column with the title of Chasham-e-Tamasha.[11]

Illness and death

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Amjad died from a cardiac arrest on 10 February 2023, at the age of 78.[12][13]

Legacy

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Amjad Islam Amjad has been a vital part of the literary world. some of his famous dramas include; Varis, Din, Fishar and many more. In 1975, his famous TV drama Khuwab Jaagtay Hain won an award.

He also translated the poetries of the African poets in Urdu called Kale Logon ki Roshan Nazmein.

In December 2019, Amjad received the Necip Fazil International Culture and Art Award in Istanbul, Turkey.[14]

Amjad Islam Amjad also wrote dramas based on criticism. He has been honoured with many national and international awards.[6] He was a member of Blessing for All foundation.[15][16][17][18]

Awards and honours

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Bibliography

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PTV drama serials

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Private serials

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Long plays (PTV)

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Short plays (25 minutes, PTV)

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General plays (50 minutes, PTV)

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Adapted plays

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Punjabi plays

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Plays for children

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Stage plays

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Short films

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Tele film

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Audio albums

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Publications

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Publication Type Year
Barzakh[2] Poetry 1974
Aks Translation of Modern Resistance Poetry Of Palestine 1976
Saatwan Dar Poetry 1978
Waris[2] TV Serial 1980
Kalay Logon Ki Roshan Nazmein Translations of the Blacks' Poetry From US & Africa 1981
Dehleez TV Serial 1982
Fishar Poetry 1982
Shaher Der Shaher Travelogue 1988
Zara Phir Se Kehna Poetry 1988
Aankhon Mein Tere Sapney Lyrics 1989
Chashm-E-Tamasha Columns 1990
Lahu Mein Phool Adapted Plays 1990
Nai Puraney A new Look on Classic Urdu Poetry 1991
Apney Log Long Plays 1991
In The Last Days Of Autumn English Translation of Selected Poetry 1991
Khizaan Ke Akhri Din Collected Works (Poetry) 1991
Yeh Afsaney Selection And Criticism of Short Stories 1992
Kehkashan Anthology of Urdu Poetesses 1992
Us Paar Poetry 1992
Resham Resham Travelogue 1992
Waqt TV Serial 1993
Itne Khwab Kahan Rakhun Gaa Poetry 1994
Ya Naseeb Clinic[2] Comedy Plays 1995
Khatay Meethay Columns 1995
Sapne Baat Nahi Karte Lyrics 1995
Din TV Serial 1995
Raat TV Serial 1995
Samundar TV Serial 1997
Baarish Ki Awaz Poetry 1997
Dakhtey Chale Gaey Columns 1998
Sahar Aasar Poetry 1998
Nayi Aankhen Purane Khwab Columns 1999
Sapne Kaise Baat Karein Lyrics 1999
Jahannam Ki Dasween Gehrai Translation 1999
Mere Bhi Hain Kuch Khwab Collected "Nazmein" 1999
Hum Us Ke Hain Collected "Ghazlein" 1999
Sahilon Ki Hawa Collected "Ghazlein" 1999
Sahilon Ki Hawa Poetry 2000
Bandagi TV series 2001
Chaoon Columns 2002
Phir Yun Huwa Poetry 2003
Mohabbat Aisa Dariya Hai Selected Poems 2004
Saat Din Travelogue 2004
Autograph Selection Of Majeed Amjad's Poetry 2004
Tere Dhayaan Ki Taiz Hawa Selected Poems 2004
Desperate In Love Selected English Translations 2004
Love Encompasses All English Translations 2005
Yahin Kahin Poetry 2006
Teesrey Pehar Ki Dhoop Columns 2007
Khwab Jagte Hein Selected Plays 2007
Sapno Se Bhari Aankhen Collected Lyrics 2008
Chalo Japan Chaltey Hein Travelogue 2008
Asbab Hamd-O-Naat 2008
Yeh Mera Shehr-Esukhan Selection of Parveen Shakir's Poetry 2008
Nazdeek Poetry 2009
Dhund Ke Us Paar Columns 2009
Raat Samundar Mein Selection of Ghazals 2010
Sham Saray Poetry 2012
Koi Din Aur Columns (Condolence) 2012
Shifting Sands Translations In English 2011
Baatein Kerte Din Poetry 2014
Kara Bayu Translations in Turkish 2014
Cento Poesie D’amore Translations in Italian 2014
Geet Hamaray Songs For Children (3 Volumes) 2015
Girah TV Serial 2017
Chirag E Rehguzar Columns 2017
Safar Parey Travelogues 2018
Zindagi Ke Meley Mein Poetry 2018
Such Ki Talaash Mein Criticism 2018
Al Hub-O-Nahar Translations In Arabic 2018

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r Muttahir Ahmed Khan (12 August 2011). "Candid chat with Amjad Islam Amjad". Pakistan Today (newspaper). Retrieved 26 November 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Ally Adnan (September 2016), "Interview: Amjad Islam Amjad" NewsLine (monthly magazine), Published September 2016, Retrieved 26 November 2020
  3. ^ "ھولینڈ کی خبریں (News coverage of Amjad Islam Amjad in Holland)". Daily Dharti.com website. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
  4. ^ a b c d e "Amjad Islam Amjad". Karachi Literature Festival.Org. Archived from the original on 26 April 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
  5. ^ "Literary icon Amjad Islam Amjad passes away in Lahore". The Express Tribune. 10 February 2023. Apart from being the author of more than seventy books, he is the subject of more than ten more, each written by authors and critics globally-renowned in their own right.
  6. ^ a b "Writer and poet Amjad Islam Amjad dies in Lahore". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
  7. ^ a b c Bilal Tanweer (2 August 2017). "Governments are temporary and one should disagree with them: Amjad Islam Amjad". Herald and Dawn (newspaper). Retrieved 26 November 2020.
  8. ^ Tariq, Aamir (10 February 2023). "Profile: Amjad Islam Amjad". Daily Pakistan. His ancestors belonged to Sialkot known for sports and diverse cultural activities. He received his earlier education in nearby school, completed his graduation from Govt. Islamia College Lahore and masters in Urdu literature from Punjab University.
  9. ^ "Interview". Contact Pakistan.com website. Archived from the original on 3 January 2010. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
  10. ^ "Did you know? Bollywood's 'Man Ki Lagan' was written by Amjad Islam Amjad". The Express Tribune. 10 February 2023.
  11. ^ a b "Profile of Amjad Islam Amjad (scroll down on the list to read his profile)". The Daily Express. Express News. 31 May 2009. Archived from the original on 20 June 2010. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
  12. ^ "A huge loss: Pakistanis mourn Amjad Islam Amjad's demise". The Express Tribune. 10 February 2023.
  13. ^ Noted Poet Amjad Islam Amjad passes away
  14. ^ Naveed Siddiqui (22 December 2019). "Renowned writer Amjad Islam Amjad receives prestigious Turkish award". Dawn (newspaper). Retrieved 26 November 2020.
  15. ^ "Blessing for all established to highlight life of Prophet Muhammad". pakobserver.net/. 8 October 2022. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  16. ^ "'Blessing for All' Foundation set up to highlight life of Holy Prophet". pakistantoday.com.pk. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  17. ^ "'Blessing for All' highlighting message of Holy Prophet (PBUH)". dailytimes.com.pk/. 9 October 2022. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  18. ^ "'Blessing for All Foundation' documentary highlights women's rights in Islam". en.dailypakistan.com.pk/. 13 March 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  19. ^ "Profile: Amjad Islam Amjad". Daily Pakistan Global. 10 February 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
  20. ^ Ali, Umair (10 March 2023). "Unmatched Amjad Islam Amjad". ARY NEWS. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
  21. ^ Tribune, Qatar; webmaster (30 October 2016). "Javed Akhtar, Amjad Islam Amjad honoured for contribution to Urdu". Qatar Tribune. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
  22. ^ "Tête-à-tête with Amjad Islam Amjad | The Express Tribune". tribune.com.pk. 7 August 2021. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
  23. ^ "President confers Pakistan civil awards on 253 personalities". Dunya News. 14 August 2022. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
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