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, drama writer and

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. The author of more than 40 books in a career spanning 50 years,Ally Adnan (September 2016)
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for TV, including

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and

(Star of Excellence) Awards.

Biography

Amjad was born in the Punjab at

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, now in Pakistan. His family originally belonged to

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. 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

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degree in

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from Punjab University. He began his career as a lecturer in

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. He worked as a director at

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from 1975 to 1979, before returning to teaching. In 1989, Amjad was appointed Director General of Urdu Science Board. He has also worked as a project director of the Children Library Complex. 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 ''

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s'', a type of Urdu poetry. Among his most notable dramas are Waris, Dehleez, Samandar, Raat, Waqt and Apnay Loug. In June 2008, he joined Urdu newspaper

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and writes column with the title of "Chasham-e-Tamasha". In December 2019, Amjad received the Necip Fazil International Culture and Art Award in

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, Turkey.

Awards

Sitara-i-Imtiaz The Sitara-e-Imtiaz () also spelled as Sitara-i-Imtiaz, is the third-highest (in the order of "Imtiaz") honour and civilian award in the State of Pakistan. It recognizes individuals who have made an "especially meritorious contribution to the ...

(Star of Excellence) Award by the

Award by the

President of Pakistan The president of Pakistan ( ur, , translit=s̤adr-i Pākiṣṭān), officially the President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is the ceremonial head of state of Pakistan and the commander-in-chief of the Pakistan Armed Forces. * 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 The Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi is a council for the promotion of arts and culture in Pakistan, and one of the busiest in terms of organizing events. It is the country's oldest NGO (non-government organization) for the promotion and devel ...

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 Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi ( ur, ) born Ahmad Shah Awan ( ur, ) (20 November 1916 - 10 July 2006) was an Urdu language Pakistani poet, journalist, literary critic, dramatist and short story author. He wrote 50 books on topics such as poetry, fiction ...

Award, Best Book of Poetry "Yaheen Kaheen" (2006)

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 * 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'' (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

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, Ustad

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, folk and sufi songs performer

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, ghazal singers Ghulam Ali,

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Jagjit Singh Jagjit Singh (born Jagmohan Singh Dhiman; 8 February 1941 – 10 October 2011) was an Indian composer, singer and musician. He composed and sang in numerous languages and is credited for the revival and popularity of ghazal, an Indian c ...

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and many other singers.

Publications

References

External links

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