Meet Prof. Shaikh

AQUIL AHMAD

Welcome to the official website of Prof. Shaikh Aquil Ahmad, an accomplished author and former Director of the National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language.

His Credentials

Who He is

Prof. Aquil Ahmad is a creative genius, a talented writer, and a tireless advocate for the promotion of Urdu language and culture. He has authored several books on Urdu literature, edited numerous journals including the reputed ‘Fikr-o-Tahqeeq’ and has been spearheading noted Urdu bodies, film productions, book fairs, events and more. A role model for young Urdu speakers and an inspiration to all who know him, Prof. Ahmad has been honoured with many awards including the Sahitya Akademy Award and Ghalib Prize.
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A creative genius

Prof Aquil Ahmad is a professor of Urdu at Satyawati College at the University of Delhi. He is also the former director of NCPUL (National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language). Prof Ahmad has authored several books on Urdu literature, including "Urdu Fiction mein Fantasyki Jamaliat" and "Urdu ki Fankaron ki Duniya". He has also edited several anthologies of Urdu poetry and prose. Prof Ahmad is a regular contributor to Urdu journals and newspapers. He is a recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award and the Mirza Ghalib Prize among others.

Urdu's tireless advocate

Prof Aquil Ahmad is a passionate advocate for the promotion of Urdu language and culture. He has organized several Urdu book fairs and calligraphy exhibitions. He has also conducted "ghazal" and "mushaira" (Urdu poetry recitation and singing) evenings, storytelling sessions, and Urdu drama performances. Prof Ahmad has also spoken at numerous conferences and seminars on the importance of Urdu language and culture. He is a role model for young Urdu speakers and is an inspiration to all who know him.

A contributor to Urdu literature, cinema nd TV

Prof Aquil Ahmad is a talented writer, and an expert in electronics media. He has authored several books on Urdu literature, including "Urdu Fiction mein Fantasy ki Jamaliat" and "Urdu ki Fankaron ki Duniya". He has also edited several anthologies of Urdu poetry and prose. Prof Ahmad has appeared in several television and film productions, including the tele-film "ShantiDoot" and the Door Darshan serial, "Gulistan Bostan".

A motivational pillar to his students and colleagues

Prof Aquil Ahmad is a dedicated and inspiring teacher who has helped to shape the lives of his students. He is a mentor to young Urdu speakers and is a role model for all who know him. Prof Ahmad is also a respected colleague who is known for his integrity and his commitment to excellence. He is a true Renaissance man who is making a significant contribution to the promotion of Urdu language and culture.

His Philosophy and Worldview

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As the world ushered in the new year 2024, India is engaged in a splendid landmark project in the completion of the construction of the magnificent Ram Mandir for the institutionalisation of the ethos of Indian value system that for ages has upheld the comprehensive…

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जैसे ही दुनिया ने नए साल 2024 की शुरुआत की, भारत भारतीय मूल्य प्रणाली के लोकाचार को संस्थागत बनाने के लिए भव्य राम मंदिर के निर्माण को पूरा करने की एक शानदार ऐतिहासिक परियोजना में लगा हुआ है, जिसने युगों से देश की विविध समग्रता…

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دنیا کے کسی بھی ادب کی تاریخ نہ تو خواتین کے بغیر مکمل ہوسکتی ہے اور نہ ہی کوئی معاشرہ خواتین کے بغیر مہذب کہلا سکتا ہے۔ تخلیق اور تہذیب دونوں ہی محاذ پر خواتین کا کردار ناقابل فراموش رہا ہے۔ خاص طور پر زبان…

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حضرات!عالمی اردو کانفرنس 2019 میں تمام ملکی اور غیرملکی مندوبین اور حاضرین کو خوش آمدید کہتے ہوئے مجھے بے انتہا مسرت ہورہی ہے۔ یہاں علم و ادب کے آفتاب و ماہتاب کا جمگھٹا ہے۔ دانشورانِ ادب و ثقافت کی ایک کہکشاں ہے اور یہ سب…

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میں سب سے پہلے راجستھان اردو اکادمی (جے پور) کے سکریٹری محترم معظم علی خان صاحب کو مبارک باد دینا چاہوں گاکہ ان کی قیادت میں یہ اکادمی ترقی کی نئی منزلیں طے کررہی ہے اور اردو زبان و ادب کی ترویج میں سرگرم اور…

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خواتین و حضرات! میرے لیے یہ خوشی اور فخر کی بات ہے کہ قومی کونسل برائے فروغ اردو زبان، نئی دہلی پہلی بار ایک ایسی غیرمعمولی شخصیت کے حوالے سے دو روزہ قومی سمینار کا انعقاد کررہی ہے جسے تاریخ میں ’بھولا بسرا مغل شہزادہ‘…

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