Umera Ahmad
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| Umera Ahmad | |
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| Born | December 10,1976 Sialkot, Pakistan |
| Occupation | Author, Novelist, Screenwriter |
| Language | Urdu |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Education | Master's degree in English Literature |
| Alma mater | Murray College |
| Notable work(s) | Meri Zaat Zara-e-Benishan, Pir-e-Kamil |
Umera Ahmad (Urdu: عمیرہ احمد), born on December 10,1976 in Sialkot, Pakistan, is an author and screenwriter. She is best known for authoring books like Pir-e-Kamil and Lahasil.
She received various awards including 'Best Writer Award' in Lux Style Award for the drama serial Meri Zaat Zara-e-Benishan.[1]
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[edit] Biography
Ahmad was born on December 10,1976 in Sialkot.[2][unreliable source?] She began her writing career in 1998 with her initial stories published in monthly Urdu digests. She has written 16 books, ranging from complete novels to compilations of short stories.[3][unreliable source?] Her most popular book is Pir-e-Kamil.[4][unreliable source?]
Later she became an English language lecturer for the students of O and A levels at Army Public College,[5][unreliable source?] Sialkot. However she left the job a few years back in order to devote her full attention to writing. Both her novels[2][unreliable source?] and her plays[6] have been adapted for television. In 2007 Ahmad attended a discussion meeting organized by Geo TV regarding new ways of being creative in television.[7]
[edit] Publications
[edit] Novels
- Lahasil (2000)
- Iman, Umeed Aur Mohabbat (2001)
- Hasil (2001)
- Amar Bail (2004)
- Pir-e-Kamil (2004)
- Darbar-e-Dil (2005)
- Thora Sa Asmaan (2006)
- Man-o-Salwa (2007)
- Thora Sa Aasman
- Daam
- Darr-e-Nijaat
- Abe Hayat (sequel to Pir-e-Kamil)
- Aks (Pakeza Digest)
[edit] Novelettes and short stories
- Meri Zaat Zaraye Benishaan (2000)
- Sahar Aik Istaara Hai (2001)
- Main Ne Khawabo Ka Shajar Dekha Hai (2002)
- Hum Kahan Ke Sache They (2003)
- Zindgi Gulzar Hai (2004)
- Husna Aur Husnara (2005)
- Meray 50 Pasandeeda Scenes
- Harf Say Lafz Tak
[edit] Plays
- Wapsi (2006)
- Doraha (2009)
- Qaid-e-Tanhai (2011)
- Uraan (2011) (Geo Tv)
- Maat (2012) (Hum Tv)
- Daam (ARY Tv)
- Malaal (Hum TV)
- Noor Ka Maskan (2002) (radio play)
- Mari Zaat Zara e Benishan (Geo TV)
- Man O Salwa (HUM TV)
[edit] References
- ^ "Lux Style Awards Winners". Daily Times. 2011-09-20. http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2011%5C09%5C20%5Cstory_20-9-2011_pg9_13. Retrieved 2011-10-25.
- ^ a b "Download Free Urdu Novel Peer-e-Kamil (PBUH) by Umera Ahmed". http://www.bashaoorpakistan.com/writers/umaira-ahmed/download-urdu-novel-peer-e-kamil-pbuh-ebook-umaira-ahmed/. Retrieved 2011-10-25.
- ^ "Umera Ahmed". Urdunovels.net. http://www.onlineurdunovels.com/author.php?no=1&a=Umera%20Ahmed. Retrieved 2011-10-25.
- ^ Asrar, A (2011-01-19). "Critical analysis of Urdu novels of Umera Ahmed". http://www.pubarticles.com/article-critical-analysis-of-urdu-novels-of-umera-ahmed-1295436479.html. Retrieved 2011-10-21.
- ^ http://www.chowrangi.com/peer-e-kamil.html
- ^ "Uraan by Umera Ahmed Urdu Drama Serial Geo TV Episode 14". http://www.ankhmacholi.com/dramas/uraan-umera-ahmed-urdu-drama-serial-geo-tv-episode-14/. Retrieved 2011-10-25.
- ^ "Life is full of good stories". Daily Times. 2007-11-19. http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2007\11\19\story_19-11-2007_pg13_7. Retrieved 2011-10-25.
