Naeem Tahir

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Naeem Tahir
Born (1937-02-26) 26 February 1937 (age 87)
Amritsar, Punjab, British India
Occupations
Years active1960 – present
Spouse Yasmeen Tahir
Children Faran Tahir
Mehran Tahir
Ali Tahir
Relatives Imtiaz Ali Taj (father-in-law)
Hijab Imtiaz Ali (mother-in-law)
Lena Tahir
Muhammadi Begum (father-in-law's mother)

Naeem Tahir (born 26 February 1937) is a Pakistani theatre, film and television actor, scholar, public speaker, newspaper columnist, teacher and dramatist. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

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Career

His research work on the Pre-History of the People of Indus Valley was published by the National Council of the Arts Islamabad. His other publications include 'Views and Comments', a collection of 60 articles published in Daily Times newspaper. Volume 2 of this series contains over 100 articles. Also in publication are his articles in English published in different magazines and newspapers.

His publication of 'Jalsa Urdu Dramay Ka' is in Urdu. It was staged at the World Urdu Conference Islamabad and later at Alhamra, the Lahore Arts Council. Another rare form of an epic drama in Urdu has been written by Tahir under the title 'Sael-e-Rawan'. [1] It is a researched narrative dramatized for stage. The subject is the rise and fall of the Muslim Empire and later the freedom struggle in the Indo-Pakistan Sub-Continent. The narrative covers the period from 1609 to August 1947. The play has been repeatedly staged and is published along with other outstanding works as "Land Mark Theatre' by Pakistan National Council of the Arts, Islamabad, Pakistan.

Naeem Tahir has several other works telecast/ broadcast by Pakistan's networks. His research-based work on terrorism was serialized as 'Samjhota Express'. [1] Some of the subjects of his research include the roots, history and extent of terrorism in Pakistan and India. During his stay in the US in 2000, he was the COO of ICTV, a satellite channel in Urdu and English based in Irvine, California.

He has written two scripts for future film production namely 'Bombay by Boat' and 'God is Mine'. Naeem Tahir holds degrees of BSc and MA (Psychology) from University of Punjab, Lahore and a bachelor's degree in Theatre Arts from the University of California at Los Angeles. As a scholar, he continues to update his knowledge.

Trainer of Pakistani television personnel

Naeem Tahir taught theatre subjects in the 1960s at the Lahore Arts Council, located at the Alhamra Arts Council building in Lahore, Pakistan. [1] From 1968 to 1970, Naeem Tahir was appointed Principal, Central Television Institute, Islamabad, now known as Pakistan Television Academy, where he trained all entrants at the newly established TV networks in Pakistan, which at the time also included present-day Bangladesh. [1] He was responsible for developing the curriculum in consultation with a German and Pakistani faculty. He taught 'Analysis and interpretation' of scripts. Many Pakistani stage and television artists including Irfan Khoosat (PTV's drama 'Direct Havaldar' role fame) have expressed their appreciation for him training them in their early days. [1]

He is a visiting lecturer at the highest training centre for senior civil servants in Lahore named until recently as Civil Services of Pakistan.

Tahir has held administrative positions in the Government of Pakistan. His last appointment was as Chief Executive, Pakistan National Council of Arts, Ministry of Culture. He successfully completed and commissioned the National Art Gallery, popularly called, the 'Jewel of Islamabad' and taken note of by the international media. The National Art Gallery project was entirely developed during his tenure and under his supervision. The National art Gallery complex is spread over 143,000 Sq. Meters and houses 14 exhibition galleries, a modern theatre hall and studios. During his tenure, Tahir developed a program of 'Cultural Understanding through Performing Arts' with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts at Washington. It was a three-year program which was partly implemented during his tenure.

'Alhamra Arts Centre' building developer

Earlier, in his tenure in 1972, at the Arts Council in Lahore, he helped complete the construction and commissioning of the 'Alhamra Arts Centre' building which includes two theatre halls and several art exhibition galleries, music centre and seminar halls. In 1963, the land was purchased and Naeem Tahir initiated a vigorous struggle with former President Ayub Khan's government to get the funds finally approved in 1966. [1] These are just some of Tahir's tangible contributions, which form part of his legacy. [1] [3]

In 1965, he led a delegation and asked veteran Pakistani music director Feroz Nizami compose a musical program based on folk heritage themes for the first cultural delegation of 48 members to China. [1]

In 2005, he was designated to head the Pakistani delegation to the Asia Culture Ministers Conference in Beijing. He has earlier been head of several cultural, goodwill and trade delegations to Europe, and South Asian Countries. [1] Presently, he is Chairman of the Unesco Theatre Institute Pakistan. [5]

Filmography

Television

Published works

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Amjad Parvez (22 February 2019). "An evening with a legendary speaker and columnist (Naeem Tahir)". Daily Times newspaper. Archived from the original on 18 January 2023. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
  2. ↑ "Powerful performances at GCU drama fest". Dawn newspaper. 18 November 2021. Archived from the original on 24 January 2023. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
  3. 1 2 Pakeeza Dar (24 May 2024). "Naeem Tahir & Faran Tahir Share Most Tragic Moments Of Their Lives". Reviewit.pk website. Archived from the original on 26 May 2024. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
  4. ↑ Views and Comments: Published in Daily Times newspaper with a Foreword from Mr. Pervez Musharraf. Sang-e-Meel Publications. 1 August 2011. ISBN   978-9693524437.
  5. 1 2 Melluhas of the Indus Valley: 8000 BC - 500 BC. Sang-e-Meel Publications. 1 January 2008. ISBN   978-9694500577.
  6. ↑ "Detailed film review of Khuda Kay Liye (2007 film)". Cineplot.com website. 8 November 2009. Archived from the original on 11 October 2011. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
  7. ↑ Farman Nawaz (2 January 2015). "14 Pakistani dramas that ruled our television screens in 2014". The Express Tribune newspaper. Archived from the original on 7 December 2022. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
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