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Thursday, September 1, 2011

Abdur Rahman Chughtai, painter and intellectual


Abdur Rahman Chughtai (1899–1975) was a painter and intellectual from Pakistan who was best known for his "Chughtai" style of art, as well has his designs of postage stamps. He was awarded Pakistan's Hilal-i-Imtiaz in 1960, and the President of West Germany awarded him a Gold Medal in 1964 for his accomplishments.

Ismail Gulgee, Calligraphy, Painting and Sculptures

Ismail Gulgee - The Gulgeez (October 25, 1926 – December 16, 2007 ) Pride of Performance, Sitara-e-Imtiaz (twice), Hilal-e-Imtiaz, was an award-winning, globally famous Pakistani artist born in Peshawar. He was Ismaili Nizari Muslim (Aga Khani) by faith. He was a qualified engineer in the U.S.

Sadequain, Calligraphy, Painting and Murals


Sadequain (1930 to February 10, 1987), Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, Pride of Performance, Sitara-e-Imtiaz, also often referred to as Sadequain Naqqash, was a world-renowned Pakistani artist, best known for his skills as a calligrapher and a painter. He is considered as one of the finest painters and calligraphers Pakistan has ever produced.

Shakir Ali, Modern Artist


Shakir Ali (1914–1975) was an influential modern Pakistani artist and art teacher. He was the principal of the National College of Arts in Lahore. He joined Mayo School of Art as Lecturer in Art in 1954 and after the upgrading of Mayo School as National College of Arts in 1958, he became its first Pakistani principal in 1962. Widely known to have inspired cubism among the artists of Lahore, he had a huge following of artists in Pakistan, most of whom were his students including Jamil Naqsh, Bashir Mirza, Ahmed Parvez and others.
Shakir Ali has spent 7 years in Bombay and 5 in London to learn classic and modern art. He came back to Pakistan in 1952.

Anna Molka Ahmed, Painter


Anna Molka Ahmed (1917 to 1994) was a famous Pakistani artist and pioneer of fine arts in the country after its independence in 1947. She was a professor of fine arts at the University of the Punjab in Lahore. She was born to Jewish parents, in London, United Kingdom. Her mother was Polish and father was a Russian.

Ajab Gul, Actor / Film Director

Ajab Gul, an actor turned director and producer of Pakistani film industry. He has starred in a string of successful television serials like Fareb, Pyas and Girift,. His directorial debut was the film Khoey Ho Tum Kahan, which had a decent theatrical run upon its release in 2001. Among the high points of the film was its phenomenal soundtrack composed by Zain and some stunning cinematography. However,

Anjuman, Film Actress

Anjuman, Pakistani film actress. She was one of the most successful Punjabi film heroines of Pakistan during the 1980s and early 90s. Her real name is Anjuman Shaheen and she was born in Bahawalpur.