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][1][2][3] The author of more than 40 books in a career spanning 50 years,[4] he has received many awards for his literary work and screenplay for TV, including Pride of Performance and Sitara-e-Imtiaz.[1]
Amjad Islam Amjad امجد اسلام امجد | |
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| 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 |
| Children | Ali Zeeshan Amjad Rosheen Aqib Tehseen Nasir |
| Awards | Pride of Performance, Sitara-e-Imtiaz |
| Website | www |
Biography
Amjad was born in the Punjab Lahore in British India, now in Pakistan.[1] 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.[3] He worked as a director at Pakistan Television Corporation from 1975 to 1979, before returning to teaching.[3][5]
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][3] 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[6]. 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".
In December 2019, Amjad received the Necip Fazil International Culture and Art Award in Istanbul, Turkey.[8]
Awards
- Sitara-I-Imtiaz 1998
- Pride of Performance 1987
- National Hijra Iqbal Award (Best Book of Poetry: Fishaar) 1982
- Writers Guild Award (Best Translation Work: Aks) 1976
- Best Playwright, Pakistan Television Awards 1980-1984-1998- 1999–2001
- K.A.C Award, (Best Book of Prose: Nai Puraney) 1991
- Special President Award (T.V.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
- T.V Serial Waris (Published in Chinese Language) 1987
- T.V Serial Waris (Dubbed in Chinese Language & Telecasted on Chinese T.Vnational 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 Silver Jubilee Award 1989
- Recipient of Graduate Awards (15 Awards) 1975 To 2000
- National Award, Best Book of Poetry "Sahilon Ki Hawa" 2000
- Ahmed Nadeem Qasmi Award, Best Book of Poetry "Yaheen Kaheen" 2006
Member
- 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
Bibliography
PTV drama serials
- Waris 15 December 1979 to 22 March 1980
- Dehleez 1981
- Samandar 1983
- Waqt 1986
- Fishaar
- Raat
- Din 1993
- Eendhen
- Inkaar
- Chacha Abdul Baqi (short)
- Daman Ki Aag (short)
- Lahu Meain Phool (short)
Private serials
- Agar
- Girah
- Zamana
- Bandagi
- Sheeraza
- Sher-Dil
Long plays (PTV)
- 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)
- 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)
- Aakhri Khawab
- Barzakh
- Moum Ki Guriya
- Khwab Jagtey Hain
- 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
- Apni Khudi Pehchaan
- Mere Khawab Reza Reza
- Bakrey Ki Shadi
- Basharat
- Zero Point 2
- Bara Andhera Hai
- Eesaar
- Eid Ka Tohfa
Adapted plays
- Kan Russ
- Bandagi Bechargi
- Bura Aadmi
- Aks Aur Aainey
- Dehaktey Khwab
- Waris
- 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 plays
- Nehle Te Dehla
- Khauta Sikka
- Bhukh
Plays for children
- Jadu Ki Sheeshi
- Bahadur Shehzada
- Daal Mei Kala
Stage plays
- Ghar Aya Mehmaan
- Dastak
- Kis Ko Keh Rahe Ho
Short films
- Doosri Taraf
- Beneath The Sea
Tele film
- Aaina
Documentaries
- Muqtadra Qaumi Zubaan
- Pakistan Ki Kahani
- Madar E Millat
- Qasmi Kahani
- Maulana Zafar Ali Khan
- Ptv Kahani (Verse)
Shows (Sound And Light Show)
- Anarkali
- Noor Jehan
- Kashmir Kahani
Stage
- Dhanak Show
- Waris Show
TV
- Ghazal Saraey (80 Episodes)
- Gustakhi Muaaf
Audio albums
- Muhabbat Aisa Darya Hai
- Hum Us Ke Hain
- Raat Sammundar Mein
- Mere Bhi Hain Kuch Khawab
*More Than 150 Songs For Films, T.V And Radio
Publications
| Publication | Type | Year |
| Barzakh | Poetry | 1974 |
| Aks | Translation of Modern Resistance Poetry Of Palestine | 1976 |
| Saatwan Dar | Poetry | 1978 |
| Waris | T.V Serial | 1980 |
| Kalay Logon Ki Roshan Nazmein | Translations of the Blacks' Poetry From Usa & Africa | 1981 |
| Dehleez | T.V 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 | T.V Serial | 1993 |
| Itne Khwab Kahan Rakhun Gaa | Poetry | 1994 |
| Ya Naseeb Clinic | Comedy Plays | 1995 |
| Khatay Meethay | Columns | 1995 |
| Sapne Baat Nahi Karte | Lyrics | 1995 |
| Din | T.V 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 |
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See also
- List of Pakistani poets
- List of Pakistani writers
- List of Urdu language poets
- List of Urdu language writers
References
- "Candid chat with Amjad Islam Amjad". Pakistan Today.com.pk. 11 August 2011. Retrieved 12 April 2012.
- "ھولینڈ کی خبریں". Daily Dharti.com. Retrieved 12 April 2012.
- "Amjad Islam Amjad". Karachi Literature Festival.Org. Retrieved 12 April 2012.
- Ally Adnan (September 2016), "Interview: Amjad Islam Amjad", NewsLine. Retrieved 8 October 2019.
- "Interview". Contact Pakistan.com. Archived from the original on 3 January 2010. Retrieved 12 April 2012.
- "Nazm : Meray Humsafar Tujhe Kia Khabar".
- "Columnists". The Daily Express. Express News. Archived from the original on 20 June 2010. Retrieved 10 June 2010.
- "Renowned writer Amjad Islam Amjad receives prestigious Turkish award". Dawn. 22 December 2019.
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