Üritus: Writers Forum commemorates Akhtar ul Iman centenary and introduces Urdu Adab Akhtar ul Iman number

Üritus: Writers Forum commemorates Akhtar ul Iman centenary and introduces Urdu Adab Akhtar ul Iman number

Friends, to commemorate the centenary of one of Urdu language’s iconic modern poets Akhtar ul Iman, Writers Forum will introduce the Akhtar ul Iman number of Urdu Adab, the quarterly journal of Anjuman Tarraqi Urdu Hind.


This special edition is rich with valuable articles about Akhtar ul Iman and includes his works. Authors include various major names of Urdu literature.


The journal was sold out immediately after its publication, and has now been reprinted in book form.


Some copies will be available for purchase at the event, for $ 15, and will include a one year complimentary subscription to the journal.

It is worth mentionong that Writers Froum celebrated Akhtar ul Iman's 70th birthday in 1985 when he visited Canada. He also visited Canada in 1980.

Akhtar ul Iman (1915–1996) was a noted Urdu poet and screenwriter in Hindi cinema, who had a major influence on modern Urdu nazm. He won the Filmfare Award for Best Dialogue in 1963 for Dharmputra and 1966 for Waqt. He was awarded the 1962 Sahitya Akademi Award in Urdu, for his Poetry Collection, Yadein (Memories), by Sahitya Akademi, India's National Academy of Letters

Program:
Introduction
Akhtar ul Iman's poetry: Syeda Nuzhat Siddiqui
Recital of Akhtar ul Iman poems: Ameer Saulat Jafri
Presentation of a historic recitation by Akhtar ul Iman, (Courtesy Abdullah Khandwani)
Analysis of a poem of Akhtar ul Iman: Dr. Baidar Bakht

Event details:
Sunday, July 31st 2016
Time: 1: 30 PM
Place:
North York Central Library - Meeting Room1
5120 Yonge Street, Toronto, M2N
TTC: North York Center
Parking: Underground and around


There is no fee to attend the event and snacks are normally served.


For more information, please contact:
Munir Pervaiz Saami --- Secretary
416 891 1807