Jamiluddin Aali
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Nawabzada Mirza Jamiluddin Ahmed Khan (Urdu
: مرزا جمیل الدین احمد خان) better known as Jamiluddin Aali (Urdu
: جمیل الدین عالی), PP
, HI, (born January 20, 1926 in Delhi
) is a noted Urdu poet, critic
, playwright
, essayist, columnist
, and scholar of Pakistan
. He is best known for the famous national song, Jeeway Jeeway Pakistan.
. 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 the 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.
and also contested the general elections on 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
.
Couplet's collection
Travel literature
Urdu
Urdu is a register of the Hindustani language that is identified with Muslims in South Asia. It belongs to the Indo-European family. Urdu is the national language and lingua franca of Pakistan. It is also widely spoken in some regions of India, where it is one of the 22 scheduled languages and an...
: مرزا جمیل الدین احمد خان) better known as Jamiluddin Aali (Urdu
Urdu
Urdu is a register of the Hindustani language that is identified with Muslims in South Asia. It belongs to the Indo-European family. Urdu is the national language and lingua franca of Pakistan. It is also widely spoken in some regions of India, where it is one of the 22 scheduled languages and an...
: جمیل الدین عالی), PP
Pride of Performance
Pride of Performance , is one of the highest civil award given and conferred by the Pakistan Government to Pakistan's citizens in recognition of distinguished merit in the fields of Literature, Arts, Sports, Medicines, and Science for civilians in most particular cases.The announcement of civil...
, HI, (born January 20, 1926 in Delhi
Delhi
Delhi , officially National Capital Territory of Delhi , is the largest metropolis by area and the second-largest by population in India, next to Mumbai. It is the eighth largest metropolis in the world by population with 16,753,265 inhabitants in the Territory at the 2011 Census...
) is a noted Urdu poet, critic
Critic
A critic is anyone who expresses a value judgement. Informally, criticism is a common aspect of all human expression and need not necessarily imply skilled or accurate expressions of judgement. Critical judgements, good or bad, may be positive , negative , or balanced...
, playwright
Playwright
A playwright, also called a dramatist, is a person who writes plays.The term is not a variant spelling of "playwrite", but something quite distinct: the word wright is an archaic English term for a craftsman or builder...
, essayist, columnist
Columnist
A columnist is a journalist who writes for publication in a series, creating an article that usually offers commentary and opinions. Columns appear in newspapers, magazines and other publications, including blogs....
, and scholar of Pakistan
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
. He is best known for the famous national song, Jeeway Jeeway Pakistan.
Biography
Aali hails from a literary family of DelhiDelhi
Delhi , officially National Capital Territory of Delhi , is the largest metropolis by area and the second-largest by population in India, next to Mumbai. It is the eighth largest metropolis in the world by population with 16,753,265 inhabitants in the Territory at the 2011 Census...
. 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 the family of Mir Dard
Dard
-People:* Khwaja Mir Dard, 18th century Urdu poet.* Dard Hunter, born William Joseph Hunter , an American authority on printing, paper, and papermaking—especially by hand....
. Aali earned a BA
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
in Economics
Economics
Economics is the social science that analyzes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. The term economics comes from the Ancient Greek from + , hence "rules of the house"...
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
Partition of India
The Partition of India was the partition of British India on the basis of religious demographics that led to the creation of the sovereign states of the Dominion of Pakistan and the Union of India on 14 and 15...
, his family migrated to Pakistan
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
and settled in Karachi
Karachi
Karachi is the largest city, main seaport and the main financial centre of Pakistan, as well as the capital of the province of Sindh. The city has an estimated population of 13 to 15 million, while the total metropolitan area has a population of over 18 million...
. 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
National Bank of Pakistan
National Bank of Pakistan is one of the largest commercial bank operating in Pakistan. It has redefined its role and has moved from a public sector organisation into a modern commercial 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 PartyPakistan Peoples Party
The Pakistan Peoples Party , is a democratic socialist political party in Pakistan affiliated with Socialist International. Pakistan People's Party is the largest political party of Pakistan...
and also contested the general elections on 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
Muttahida Qaumi Movement
Muttahida Qaumi Movement generally known as MQM, is a liberal-secular political party of Pakistan. It is generally known as a party which holds immense mobilizing potential in province of Sindh...
.
Literary work
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 JehanNoor JehanNoorjehan or Noorjehan was the adopted stage name for Allah Wasai who was a legendary singer and actress in British India and Pakistan. Her career spanned seven decades...
- Jeevay Jeevay Pakistan (sung by Shahnaz BegumShahnaz RahmatullahShahnaz Rahmatullah is a Bangladeshi singer who is very popular in Bangladesh and Pakistan. She gained popularity when she sang in Pakistani films..Her brother Zafar Iqbal was one of the most popular hero in the Bangladesh Film industry.Her main area of singing entails modern songs and...
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
- Hilal-e-Imtiaz (2004)
- Pride of PerformancePride of PerformancePride of Performance , is one of the highest civil award given and conferred by the Pakistan Government to Pakistan's citizens in recognition of distinguished merit in the fields of Literature, Arts, Sports, Medicines, and Science for civilians in most particular cases.The announcement of civil...
(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)
External links
- Jamiluddin Aali (Article) - DAWN.com
- Jamiluddin Aali Photos
- JAMILUDDIN AALI as Member Senate
- http://www.jang.com.pk/jang/dec2009-daily/07-12-2009/dillagi.htm See 5th news regarding Jamiluddin Aali