Amjad Islam Amjad (4 August 1944 – 10 February 2023) was a Pakistani Urdu poet, screenwriter, playwright and lyricist.
The author of more than 70 books, he received many awards for his literary work and screenplays for TV, including the Pride of Performance and Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Star of Excellence) awards. He received the prestigious Tamgh-e-Imtiaz in 1998.
Early life and education Amjad was born in Lahore, Punjab in British India (now Pakistan). 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 gained a Masters of Arts degree in Urdu literature from Punjab University.
Career
Professional career He began his career as a lecturer in Govt. M.A.O. College Lahore. He worked as a director at Pakistan Television Corporation from 1975 to 1979, before returning to teaching.
In 1989, Amjad was appointed Director General of the Urdu Science Board. He also worked as a project director of the Children Library Complex.
Literature He wrote many books, columns, translation, criticism and essays, while his main focus remained on writing nazm, a type of Urdu poetry.
Television scriptwriter Amjad is the writer of many drama series for Pakistan Television Corporation including Waris. He wrote his first PTV play, Pehla Khel, in 1973 thanks to the recommendation of Athar Shah Khan Jaidi. Among his most notable dramas are Waris, Dehleez, Samandar, Din, Raat, Waqt and Apnay Log.
Lyricist 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.
Journalism In June 2008, he joined Urdu newspaper Daily Express and wrote column with the title of Chasham-e-Tamasha.
Illness and death Amjad died from a sudden cardiac arrest on 10 February 2023 in Lahore, Pakistan at the age of 78.Noted Poet Amjad Islam Amjad passes away
Legacy Amjad Islam Amjad has been a vital part of the literary world. some of his famous dramas include; Waris, Din, Fishar and many more. He received the prestigious Tamgh-e-Imtiaz in 1998.Ally Adnan (September 2016),
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.
Amjad Islam Amjad also wrote dramas based on criticism. He has been honoured with many national and international awards. He was a member of Blessing for All foundation.
Governor of Punjab, Pakistan, Muhammad Baligh Ur Rehman expressed his grief over Amjad's death by saying:
"Undoubtedly, Amjad Islam Amjad was Pakistan's number one drama writer. He made a name for himself with his unique poetry. Poets and drama writers like him are born after decades".
Awards and honours Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Star of Excellence) Award by the President of Pakistan (1998) Pride of Performance Award by the President of Pakistan (1987) Presidential 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) Recipient of Graduate Awards (16 Awards total as 'Best Writer') (1975 To 2000) National Award, Best Book of Poetry "Sahilon Ki Hawa" (2000) Ahmed Nadeem Qasmi Award, Best Book of Poetry "Yaheen Kaheen" (2006) 20th Aalmi Frogh-e-Urdu Adab Award (2016) Necip Fazil International Culture and Art Award Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Crescent of Excellence) Award by the President of Pakistan (2023)
Bibliography
PTV drama serials Waris (1979 to 1980) Dehleez (1981) Samandar (1983) Waqt (1986) Fishaar Raat Din (1992) 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 Apnay 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 (1973) Barzakh (1974) Moum Ki Guriya (1974) Khwab Jagtey Hain (1975) 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
Audio albums 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.
Publications Publication Type YearBarzakhPoetry1974AksTranslation of Modern Resistance Poetry of Palestine1976Saatwan DarPoetry1978WarisTV Serial1980Kalay Logon Ki Roshan NazmeinTranslations of the Blacks' Poetry From US & Africa1981DehleezTV Serial1982FisharPoetry1982Shaher Der ShaherTravelogue1988Zara Phir Se KehnaPoetry1988Aankhon Mein Tere SapneyLyrics1989Chashm-E-Tamasha Columns1990Lahu Mein PhoolAdapted Plays1990Nai PuraneyA new Look on Classic Urdu Poetry1991Apney LogLong Plays1991In The Last Days Of AutumnEnglish Translation of Selected Poetry1991Khizaan Ke Akhri DinCollected Works (Poetry)1991Yeh AfsaneySelection And Criticism of Short Stories1992KehkashanAnthology of Urdu Poetesses1992Us PaarPoetry1992Resham ReshamTravelogue1992WaqtTV Serial1993Itne Khwab Kahan Rakhun GaaPoetry1994Ya Naseeb ClinicComedy Plays1995Khatay MeethayColumns1995Sapne Baat Nahi KarteLyrics1995DinTV Serial1995RaatTV Serial1995SamundarTV Serial1997Baarish Ki AwazPoetry1997Dakhtey Chale GaeyColumns1998Sahar AasarPoetry1998Nayi Aankhen Purane KhwabColumns1999Sapne Kaise Baat KareinLyrics1999Jahannam Ki Dasween GehraiTranslation1999Mere Bhi Hain Kuch KhwabCollected "Nazmein"1999Hum Us Ke HainCollected "Ghazlein"1999Sahilon Ki HawaCollected "Ghazlein"1999Sahilon Ki HawaPoetry2000BandagiTV series2001ChaoonColumns2002Phir Yun HuwaPoetry2003Mohabbat Aisa Dariya HaiSelected Poems2004Saat DinTravelogue2004AutographSelection Of Majeed Amjad's Poetry2004Tere Dhayaan Ki Taiz HawaSelected Poems2004Desperate In LoveSelected English Translations2004Love Encompasses AllEnglish Translations2005Yahin KahinPoetry2006Teesrey Pehar Ki DhoopColumns2007Khwab Jagte HeinSelected Plays2007Sapno Se Bhari AankhenCollected Lyrics2008Chalo Japan Chaltey HeinTravelogue2008AsbabHamd-O-Naat2008Yeh Mera Shehr-EsukhanSelection of Parveen Shakir's Poetry2008NazdeekPoetry2009Dhund Ke Us PaarColumns2009Raat Samundar MeinSelection of Ghazals2010Sham SarayPoetry2012Koi Din AurColumns (Condolence)2012Shifting SandsTranslations In English2011Baatein Kerte DinPoetry2014Kara BayuTranslations in Turkish2014Cento Poesie D’amoreTranslations in Italian2014Geet HamaraySongs For Children (3 Volumes)2015GirahTV Serial2017Chirag E RehguzarColumns2017Safar PareyTravelogues2018Zindagi Ke Meley MeinPoetry2018Such Ki Talaash MeinCriticism2018Al Hub-O-NaharTranslations In Arabic2018
Notes
See also List of Pakistani poets List of Pakistani writers List of Urdu language poets List of Urdu language writers
References
External links
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