Ahmed Mirza Jamil
Pakistani calligrapher
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Ahmed Mirza Jamil (Urdu: احمد مرزا جمیل; 21 February 1921 – 17 February 2014)[1] was a Pakistani calligrapher best known for creation of Noori Nastaliq style of Nastaliq, which was first created as a digital typeface (font, Noori Nastaliq) in 1981.[2]
Born
21 February 1921
Ahmed Mirza Jamil
21 February 1921
Died17 February 2014 (aged 92)
OccupationsPrinting press operator, Calligrapher
KnownforCreation of Noori Nastaliq font of Urdu language
Ahmed Mirza Jamil | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ahmed Mirza Jamil 21 February 1921 |
| Died | 17 February 2014 (aged 92) |
| Occupations | Printing press operator, Calligrapher |
| Known for | Creation of Noori Nastaliq font of Urdu language |
| Awards | Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Medal of Distinction) by the Government of Pakistan (1982) Doctor of Letters, Honoris Causa degree awarded by the University of Karachi in recognition of his achievement |
Awards and recognition
- Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Medal of Distinction) Award by the Pakistani government (1982) for his 'Invention of National Importance'.[1]
- Doctor of Letters, Honoris Causa degree awarded by the University of Karachi in recognition of his achievement.[1]
Books
He also wrote a book, 'Revolution in Pakistani Composing' in which he describes the history of his achievement. This is a direct quote from his above book, "In future, Urdu authors will be able to compose their books like the authors of the languages of Roman script. Now, the day a manuscript is ready is the day the publication is ready for printing."[1]
