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| Poet, critic, playwright, essayist, columnist, and scholar | | Born: 20 January, 1926 | | Profession: Columinst, playwright and scholar | | Affiliation(s): Jang News | | Citizenship: Pakistani | | Views: 6,053 | Comments: 0 | Votes: 2 |
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Nawabzada
Mirza Jamiluddin Ahmed Khan better known as Jamiluddin Aali (born
January 20, 1926 Delhi) is a noted Urdu poet, critic, playwright,
essayist, columnist, and scholar of Pakistan. He is best known for his
famous national song Jeeway Jeeway
Biography:
Aali hails from a literary family of Delhi where he was born on
January 20, 1926. His grandfather, Nawab Allauddin Ahmed Khan was a
friend and student of Ghalib. His father Sir Ameeruddin Ahmed Khan was
also a poet, and his mother Syeda Jamila Baigum belonged to a family of
Mir Dard.
Aali earned a BA in Economics from Anglo Arabic
College, Delhi. On September 30, 1944, Jamil married Tayaba Bano. They
have five children (three sons and two daughters). His son, Raju Jamil,
is a Television actor, while his second son Murad Jamil is a famous
architect in Pakistan.
In 1947, after the partition of India, his
family migrated to Pakistan and settled in Karachi. He joined the Civil
Services of Pakistan in 1951. In 1971 he obtained an FEL and LLB from
Karachi University. In 1966, he joined the National Bank, and served
there till his retirement (1988) as senior executive vice president and
member executive board.
Political life:
Aali was former member of the Pakistan Peoples Party and
also contested the general elections in March 7, 1977 from NA-191, but
lost. In 1997, he was elected as member of the Senate for a six year
term with support of Muttahida Qaumi Movement.
Literary work:
He produced a great work and contributed a fabulous
literature to Urdu Adab. Some of his work is mentioned below which would
reflect his expertise as a man of liter.
Ballade's collection
- Aye Mere Dasht-e-Sukhan
- Ghazlain Dohay Geet (Six editions)
- Jeeway Jeeway Pakistan (Five editions)
- La Hasil (Three editions)
- Nai Kiran
Couplet's collection
- Dohay (Three editions in Urdu and one in Devnagari)
- Travel literature
- Duniya Mere Aagye
- Tamasha Mere Aagye
- Iceland
- Hurfay (Four books)
Patriotic songs:
-
Aye Watan Ke Sajelay Jawanoo (sung by Noor Jehan)
- Jeevay Jeevay Pakistan (sung by Shahnaz Begum originally in 1968.)
- Hum Mustafavi Mustafavi Hain (official song of 1974 Islamic Conference Summit at Lahore)
- Mein Chota Sa Ek Ladka Hoon
- Mera Paigham Pakistan
- Ab Yeh Andaz-e-Anjuman Hoga
- Hum Maain, Hum Behnain, Hum Baitiyan
- Jo Naam Wahi Pehchan, Pakistan Pakistan
- Aye Des Ki Hawaon, Kushboo Mein Bas Ke Jao
- Itne Bade Jewan Sagar Mein, Tu Ne Pakistan Diya
- Jabhi Tareekh Ne Rakha Hai Iskaa Naaam Pakistan
- Yeh Kavita Pakistani Hai
Awards:
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Hilal-e-Imtiaz (2004)
- Pride of Performance (1991)
- Adamjee Literary Award (1960)
- Dawood Literary Award (1963)
- United Bank Literary Award (1965)
- Habib Bank Literary Award (1965)
- Canadian Urdu Academy Award (1988)
- Sant Kabeer Award - Urdu Conference Delhi (1989)
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