Amjad Islam Amjad
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Amjad Islam Amjad
| Amjad Islam Amjad امجد اسلام امجد |
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| Born | 4 August 1944 Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Residence | Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Nationality |  Pakistani |
| Alma mater | Government Islamia College Civil Lines, Lahore |
| Occupation | Poet, lyricist |
| Known for | Poetry, Drama Writing, Editorial Writing |
| Spouse | Firdous Amjad |
| Children | Ali Zeeshan Amjad |
| Awards | Pride of Performance, Sitara-e-Imtiaz |
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| www.amjadislamamjad.net | |
Amjad Islam Amjad, PP, SI (Urdu: امجد اسلام امجد) (born August 4, 1944) is a well-known Urdu poet, drama writer and lyricist from Pakistan.[1][2] He has written many books including poetry and prose.[1][3] He has received many awards for his literary work and Screenplay for TV. In which his achievements comprise Pride of Performance and Sitara-e-Imtiaz and several other awards.[1]
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Biography
Amjad was born in Lahore, Pakistan.[1] His family belong to Sialkot the city where Allama Iqbal and Faiz Ahmed Faiz were born. He received his secondary education in Lahore, and graduated from Government Islamia College Civil Lines, Lahore. He qualified for Masters of Arts degree in Urdu literature from Punjab University. He began his career as a lecturer in M.A.O College Lahore.[3] He worked as a director at Pakistan Television Corporation in 1975 to 1979, before returning to the College.[4].[3]
Career
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.[3][1]
Amjad is the writer of many drama series for Pakistan Television Corporation including the very popular Waris. He has written many columns, translation, criticism and essays whereas his main focus is writing Nazms. Among his most famous dramas are Waris, Dehleez, Samandar, Raat, Waqt and Apnay Loug.[1]
In June 2008, he joined Urdu newspaper Daily Express[5] and writes column with the title of "Chasham-e-Tamasha".
Awards
- Pride of Performance[1]
- Sitara-e-Imtiaz[1]
- 16 Graduate Awards[1]
- 12 PTV awards for the best writer[1]
Bibliography
- Fishar
- Barzakh
- Us par
- Satwan dar
- Zara phir say kehna
- Seher aasar
- Barish ke aawaz
- Itnay khwab kahan rakhoon
- Mairay bhe hain kuch khwab
- Hum us kay hain.
See also
- List of Pakistani poets
- List of Pakistani writers
- List of Urdu language poets
- List of Urdu language writers
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Candid chat with Amjad Islam Amjad". Pakistan Today.com.pk. 2011-08-11. http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2011/08/candid-chat-with-amjad-islam-amjad/. Retrieved 2012-04-12.
- ^ "ھولینڈ کی خبریں". Daily Dharti.com. http://www.roznamadharti.com/holand_news/?view=001672.jpg. Retrieved 2012-04-12.
- ^ a b c d "Amjad Islam Amjad". Karachi Literature Festival.Org. http://www.karachiliteraturefestival.org/amjad-islam-amjad. Retrieved 2012-04-12.
- ^ "Interview". Contact Pakistan.com. http://www.contactpakistan.com/pakpros/interview_w_aia/index.html. Retrieved 2012-04-12.
- ^ "Columnists". The Daily Express (Express News). http://www.expressnews.tv/columns.html#Amjad%20Islam%20Amjad. Retrieved 10 June 2010.
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