Amjad Islam Amjad
Amjad Islam Amjad, PP, Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Urdu: امجد اسلام امجد) (born 4 August 1944) is an Urdu poet, drama writer and lyricist from Pakistan.[1][2][3][4] The author of more than 40 books in a career spanning 50 years,[2] he has received many awards for his literary work and screenplay for TV, including Pride of Performance and Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Star of Excellence) Awards.[1][2]
Amjad Islam Amjad امجد اسلام امجد | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 August 1944 |
| Nationality |  Pakistani |
| Alma mater | Government Islamia College Civil Lines, Lahore |
| Occupation | Poet, lyricist |
| Known for | Poetry, Drama Writing, Editorial Writing |
| Spouse(s) | Firdous Amjad |
| Awards | Pride of Performance in 1987 Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Star of Excellence) Award (1998) |
| Website | www |
BiographyEdit
Amjad was born in the Punjab at Lahore in British India, now in Pakistan.[1][5] His family originally belonged to Sialkot. 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 qualified for Masters of Arts degree in Urdu literature from Punjab University. 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.[5][4][6]
In 1989, Amjad was appointed as Director General of Urdu Science Board. He has also worked as a project director of the Children Library Complex.[1][4] Amjad is the writer of many drama series for Pakistan Television Corporation including Waris. He has written many columns, translation, criticism and essays while his main focus remained writing Nazms, a type of Urdu poetry.[5] Among his most notable dramas are Waris, Dehleez, Samandar, Raat, Waqt and Apnay Loug.[1]
In June 2008, he joined Urdu newspaper Daily Express[7] and writes column with the title of "Chasham-e-Tamasha".[7]
In December 2019, Amjad received the Necip Fazil International Culture and Art Award in Istanbul, Turkey.[8]
AwardsEdit
- Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Star of Excellence) Award by the President of Pakistan (1998)[1][2]
- Pride of Performance Award by the President of Pakistan (1987)[1][2]
- National Hijra Iqbal Award (Best Book of Poetry: Fishaar) (1982)
- Writers Guild Award (Best Translation Work: Aks) (1976)
- Best Playwright, PTV Awards (1980, 1984, 1998, 1999 and 2001)
- Karachi Arts Council Award, (Best Book of Prose: Nai Puraney) (1991)
- Special President Award (TV Serial: Waris) (1980)
- Best Nazam Nigar of the Year "Biaaz" Award (2005)
- Best Film Writer Nigar Award (2 Awards) (1982–1987)
- Agfa Award (1987)
- Bolan Award (2 Awards) (1987–1995)
- TV Serial Waris (Published in Chinese Language) (1987)
- TV Serial Waris (Dubbed in Chinese Language & Telecasted on Chinese TV National Network) (1988)
- Amjad Islam Amjad Art & Personality (Compilation Of Writings About Art & Personality of Amjad Islam Amjad) (1996)
- Special Edition of Monthly ” Chahaar Su" (2001)
- Special Edition of Monthly "Biaaz" (2003)
- Jashn-E-Amjad Islam Amjad, Doha- Dubai (2001)
- PTV Awards (12 total including Silver Jubilee Award) (1989)[2]
- Recipient of Graduate Awards (16 Awards total as 'Best Writer') (1975 To 2000)[1][2]
- National Award, Best Book of Poetry "Sahilon Ki Hawa" (2000)
- Ahmed Nadeem Qasmi Award, Best Book of Poetry "Yaheen Kaheen" (2006)
MemberEdit
- Member, PUNJAB GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE for WRITERS' FUND
- Member, Board of ADVANCEMENT of URDU, LAHORE
- MEMBER, IPL COPYRIGHT COMMITTEE, GOVT. OF PAKISTAN
- MEMBER, Board of GOVERNORS of QUAID-E-AZAM LIBRARY, LAHORE
- MEMBER, Board of GOVERNORS of ISLAMIA COLLEGE CIVIL LINES, LAHORE
- MEMBER, SYNDICATE UNIVERSITY of HEALTH SCIENCES, LAHORE
- MEMBER, DILKASH LAHORE COMMITTEE, LAHORE
- MEMBER, NACTA ISLAMABAD
- MEMBER, Board of GOVERNORS of Alhamra Arts Council, LAHORE
- Member, COMMITTEE for ARTISTS' WELFARE FUND, PUNJAB
BibliographyEdit
PTV drama serialsEdit
- Waris (1979 to 1980)[1][2]
- Dehleez (1981)[1]
- Samandar (1983)
- Waqt (1986)
- Fishaar
- Raat [1]
- Din (1993)[1]
- Eendhen
- Inkaar
- Chacha Abdul Baqi (short)
- Daman Ki Aag (short)
- Lahu Meain Phool (short)
Private serialsEdit
- Agar
- Girah
- Zamana
- Bandagi
- Sheeraza
- Sher-Dil
Long plays (PTV)Edit
- Bazdeed
- Dukhon Ki Chadar
- Apney Log
- Laikin
- Dhund Ke Uss Par
- Sham Se Pehley
- Nizam Lohaar
- Ghanti
- TV, TV
- Ye Kinara Chala Ke Naau Chali
- Baazgasht
- Abhi Tou Mein Jawan Hun
- Mutthi Se Phisalti Rait
- Aag Sab Ko Jalati Hai
- Johar
- Nazdeek
Short plays (25 minutes, PTV)Edit
- Jo Yun Hota Tou Kya Hota
- Aap Kal Aaiye
- Taale Mand Ki Pareshaniyan
- Deewar Ke Iss Par-Uss Par
- Makan Ki Talaash Mein
- Shauq Bohat Hai
- Sheesha-O-Sang
General Plays (50 minutes, PTV)Edit
- Aakhri Khawab (1973)[1]
- Barzakh (1974)[1]
- Moum Ki Guriya (1974)[1]
- Khwab Jagtey Hain (1975)[1]
- Ya Naseeb Clinic
- Balkani
- Sauda
- Ahl-E-Nazar
- Shabzad
- Rubaroo
- Suragh E Sahar
- Pichli Raat Ka Chand
- Sawaal
- Mere Bhi Hain Kuch Khwab
- Gardish
- Jaras
- Bachon Ka Bagh
- Ehsas E Ziyan
- Apna Ghar
- Zindagi Ke Miley Mein
- Ulti Churri
- Sooraj Bhi Tamashai
- Paras Pathar
- Doosra Qadam
- Apney Hissey Ka Bhouj
- Tawaan
- Isi Ka Naam Duniya Hai
- Ghairon Se Kaha Tum Ne
- Idher Udher Se
- Zero Point
- Abhi Nahi Kabhi Nahi
- Tasalsul
- Girti Hui Deewar
- Aakhri Tamatar
- Qutab Sitara
- Qafla E Sakht Jan
- Ghar
- Pewasta Reh Shajar Se
- Phir Yun Huwa[1]
- Apni Khudi Pehchaan
- Mere Khawab Reza Reza
- Bakrey Ki Shadi
- Basharat
- Zero Point 2
- Bara Andhera Hai
- Eesaar
- Eid Ka Tohfa
Adapted playsEdit
- Kan Russ
- Bandagi Bechargi
- Bura Aadmi
- Aks Aur Aainey
- Dehaktey Khwab
- Waris[1]≠
- Manzil Hai Kahan
- Gard Bad E Hayat
- Rifi Ki Duniya
- Ehsaan
- Sannata
- Baitey Baitiyan
- Amar Bail
- Hisaab
- Summander Ke Nichey
- Dou Gaz Zameen
- Namak Haram
- Ghanti
- Bara Andhera Hai
- Barf Mein Lagi Aag
- Chacha Abdul Baqi
- Lahu Mei Phool
Punjabi playsEdit
- Nehle Te Dehla
- Khauta Sikka
- Bhukh
Plays for childrenEdit
- Jadu Ki Sheeshi
- Bahadur Shehzada
- Daal Mei Kala
Stage playsEdit
- Ghar Aya Mehmaan
- Dastak
- Kis Ko Keh Rahe Ho
Short filmsEdit
- Doosri Taraf
- Beneath The Sea
Tele filmEdit
- Aaina
DocumentariesEdit
- Muqtadra Qaumi Zubaan
- Pakistan Ki Kahani
- Madar E Millat
- Qasmi Kahani
- Maulana Zafar Ali Khan
- Ptv Kahani (Verse)
Shows (Sound And Light Show)Edit
- Anarkali
- Noor Jehan
- Kashmir Kahani
StageEdit
- Dhanak Show
- Waris Show
TVEdit
- Ghazal Saraey (80 Episodes)
- Gustakhi Muaaf
Audio albumsEdit
- Muhabbat Aisa Darya Hai
- Hum Us Ke Hain
- Raat Sammundar Mein
- Mere Bhi Hain Kuch Khawab
- More than 150 of his songs for films, TV And radio have been recorded by singers Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Ustad Hamid Ali Khan, folk and sufi songs performer Abida Parveen, ghazal singers Ghulam Ali, Iqbal Bano, Jagjit Singh, Noor Jehan and many other singers.[2]
PublicationsEdit
| 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 | Anew 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 | T.V Serial | 1995 |
| Samundar | T.V 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 | T.V 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 alsoEdit
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 Muttahir Ahmed Khan (12 August 2011). "Candid chat with Amjad Islam Amjad". Pakistan Today (newspaper). Retrieved 26 November 2020.
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 Ally Adnan (September 2016), "Interview: Amjad Islam Amjad" NewsLine (monthly magazine), Published September 2016, Retrieved 26 November 2020
- ↑ "ھولینڈ کی خبریں (News coverage of Amjad Islam Amjad in Holland)". Daily Dharti.com website. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "Amjad Islam Amjad". Karachi Literature Festival.Org. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 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.
- ↑ "Interview". Contact Pakistan.com website. Archived from the original on 3 January 2010. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "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.
- ↑ Naveed Siddiqui (22 December 2019). "Renowned writer Amjad Islam Amjad receives prestigious Turkish award". Dawn (newspaper). Retrieved 26 November 2020.
