Renowned poet/drama writer Amjad Islam Amjad passes away in Lahore

Amjad Islam Amjad, recipient of the Sitara-e-Imtiaz, passed away in Lahore. May he rest in peace, his soul. إِنَّا لِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُون

Amjad Islam Amjad was born in Lahore on August 4, 1944.

Amjad Islam Amjad was a Pakistani poet, playwright, and lyricist who wrote in Urdu. He has written over 40 books over the course of a 50-year career and won numerous accolades for both his literary work and TV screenplays, including the Pride of Performance and Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Star of Excellence) Awards.

Amjad was born in Lahore, British India’s Punjab province, which is now in Pakistan. [1][5] Originally from Sialkot, his family. [Reference needed] He completed his secondary education in Lahore at the Government Islamia College Civil Lines, where he also obtained his diploma. [Reference needed] He took part in the intercollegiate tournament and was a member of the college cricket team. Punjab University awarded him a Masters of Arts in Urdu literature.

He started out as a lecturer at the Government M.A.O. College in Lahore. From 1975 to 1979, he served as a director at Pakistan Television Corporation before going back to teaching.

closing of an era. There is no more Amjad Islam Amjad Sahab. The most depressing day in Urdu poetry is today.

Amjad Islam Amjad, one of the best playwrights, a poet of the highest calibre, a former university cricket player, and a remarkable human being, has gone away.

Few Famous poetries of Amjad Islam Amjad:

بہت نزدیک ہو کر بھی وہ اتنا دور ہے مجھ سے اشارہ ہو نہیں سکتا , پکارا جا نہیں سکتا !

تم ہی نے پاؤں نہ رکھا وگرنہ وصل کی شب زمیں پہ ہم نے ستارے بچھا کے رکھے تھے

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