Amjad Islam Amjad Death

Amjad Islam Amjad Death: Tributes Paid To Pakistan Literary Icon!

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Amjad was born in the British Indian city of Lahore, Punjab (now Pakistan). His ancestors were originally from Sialkot. He attended secondary school in Lahore and graduated from Government Islamia College Civil Lines.

He also played for the college cricket team and in the intercollegiate tournament. Punjab University awarded him a Master of Arts degree in Urdu literature. He began his career as a lecturer at the Government M.A.O. College in Lahore.

From 1975 to 1979, he served as a director for Pakistan Television Corporation before returning to teaching. Amjad was appointed Director General of the Urdu Science Board in 1989.

He had also served as the Children’s Library Complex’s project director. Amjad has written several drama series for the Pakistan Television Corporation, including Waris.

He has authored numerous columns, translations, critiques, and essays, but his major focus has always been on producing nazms, a sort of Urdu poetry.

Dehleez, Samandar, Raat, Waqt, and Apnay Log are among his most renowned dramas. In June 2008, he joined the Urdu publication Daily Express and began writing a column called Chasham-e-Tamasha.

Amjad received the Necip Fazil International Culture and Art Award in Istanbul, Turkey, in December 2019.

Amjad Islam Amjad Death

Amjad Islam Amjad Death: What Happened To Pakistan Literary Icon?

Amjad Islam Amjad, a well-known dramatist, and poet died on Friday in Lahore at the age of 78. According to his family, Pakistani author Amjad died after a heart attack on February 10, 2023

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey presented him with the Necip Fazil International Culture and Art Award for his efforts outside of Pakistan. According to the Turkish Leader, who spoke at the occasion, Amjad Islam Amjad is one of the most important poets in the current Urdu language.

Amjad was one of the best playwrights, a poet of the highest class, a former University cricket player, and an extraordinary human person, according to Dr. Nauman Niaz, a sports journalist. He also stated that it was a joy to host and work with him on multiple episodes from 1995 to 1996.

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Tributes Paid To Amjad Islam Amjad

The prime minister, Shahbaz Sharif, has conveyed his deep sadness and grief over the untimely death of Amjad Islam Amjad. He conveyed his condolences to the deceased’s relatives.

Furthermore, President Dr. Arif Alvi extended his condolences on his death. He also paid respect to the seasoned author on Twitter, sharing some of his poetry.

Several well-known people and celebrities voiced their shock, grief, and condolences to his family during this time.

Amjad Islam Amjad Sahab’s death, according to actor Imran Abbas, signified the end of an era. He went on to say that it was the most dismal day in Urdu poetry.