Ali_Moeen Knowpia

Ali Moeen
Ali Moeen
Born	20 November 1968; Lahore
Occupation	Playwright, screenwriter, lyricist, media consultant, product developer for media
Nationality	Pakistani
Education	Masters in English & Political Science
Alma mater	Saint Dominican Convent School Bahawalpur

Ali Moeen (born 20 November 1968) is a Pakistani playwright and a lyricist.^[1]

Early life and career edit

Ali Moeen was born 20 November 1968 in Lahore. He completed his master's degree in English literature and political science from Government College University, Lahore.^[2]

On 2 December 2008, Ali Moeen was awarded the Best Drama Writer of Pakistan in the Hum TV's HUM Tele Film Festival 2008 for the telefilm Aik Aadh Hafta.^[3]

"Yeh Hum Naheen" (Urdu ﻳﻪ ﮨﻢ ﻧﹷﮭﹻﮟ,) – "This Is Not Us!" edit

The lyrics, penned by Ali Moeen, are succinct but clear: "This story that is being spread in our names is a lie. These stamps of death on our foreheads are the signs of others. The name by which you know us, we are not that. The eyes with which you look at us, we are not that. This is not us, this is not us." Composed by Shuja Haider, the result is a mega hit single. "Yeh Hum Naheen" not only topped MTV Asia and Pakistani charts, but also made its presence felt on the British charts.

"The Dawn Review", Dawn Newspaper, 16 October 2008^[4]

Ali Moeen wrote the lyrics for "Yeh Hum Naheen",^[5] a peace song sung by Pakistan's leading artists as part of an international campaign against terrorism. The song and message behind it have been covered by international media.^[6]

The campaign was the brainchild of Waseem Mahmood, author and media consultant, who took inspiration for the project from his children, who were tired of the way a minority of misguided young people were putting forward a message of radicalisation and terrorism which was at odds with what the majority of Muslims believe. The central message of the song is that of reconciliation, peace and truth, and is intended as the voice of the silent majority of Pakistanis who are saddened and shocked at the high-jacking of Islam by terrorists, and want to stand up and shout "This is Not Us". "Yeh Hum Naheen" was written in Urdu by a Pakistani artist Ali Moeen in words that are simple and meant to reach a wide-ranging audience.^[6]

The music was composed by Shuja Haider. "Yeh Hum Naheen" not only topped MTV Asia and Pakistani charts but also made its presence felt on the British charts.^[2]

Books edit

Badan Ki Khanqah Se (Urdu Poetry) (1991)^[2]
Bhagwa Bhes (Urdu/Personality Sketches)^[2]
Night Never Ends (English Novel)

Ham Par Hijr Utar (Urdu Poetry)
Mujh Main Sooraj Doob Gaya (Urdu Poetry)
Aitekaf (Urdu Naat)
Awaz (Urdu poetry)^[2]

Drama serials edit

Ali Moeen wrote several award-winning drama serials.^[7]

Rangbaaz
Ali Ki Ammi
Sarmaya^[7]
Noor Mahal
Baatein dil ki^[7]
Phool waali galli
Azzal^[7]
Khali Aankhain
Aik dafa ka zikar hai
Yeh zindagi – an 18-episode drama serial for ARY Digital
Makaan Number 47 – a 19-episode comedy serial, ARY Digital
Mohlat – a 6-episode Indus Vision TV telefilm presented by Gaza Entertainment, produced by Infinity Films
Marzi (Geo TV)^[8]
Khwaab Nagar Ki Shehzadi^[9]
Mor Moharaan (TV One)^[10]

Jhooti
Jo Bichar Gaye (2021)

Tele films and plays edit

Reshman To Jhalli Hai ^[7]– An Indus Vision TV telefilm by Gaza Entertainment, produced by Infinity Films.
Rasheed Mechanic Ko Pata Tha – An Indus Vision tele film by Gaaza Entertainment, produced by Infinity Films.
Aaina Wohi Rehta Hai – A tele film awarded 1st Prize at the Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV) Film Aalmi Adab Se Intikhab Festival (2005)
Main Hoon – A 2005 New Year special tele film for GEO TV.
Aik Thee Julia – A tele film for Aaj TV.
Koi To Ho Ga – A tele film for Aaj TV.
Daira – A tele film by GEO TV based on the novel Moth Smoke
Bus Stand – An adaptation of a Manto story telecast from Indus Vision
Bhook Lag Rahi Hai: A 50-minute, one-scene drama for PTV produced by Evernew Studios and also selected as a NAPA script writing reference
Khaali Bench – A love story televised on GEO TV.
Dada Ki Subah – A long play for GEO TV by Imago Films
Second Chance – A 25 December (Quaid-e-Azam Day) tele film on ARY Digital
Short Cut – A tele film for Ary Digital starring Moeen Akhtar and Anwar Maqsood
Gathri – A tele film for IQ Entertainment
Band Khirki Sey Bahar – A film festival movie
Matlab Kya ? – 6 September 7, a special Defence Day play for Ary Digital starring Hashim Malik
Hai Koi…? – A special 25 December play for Ary Digital
Radio Wala Ghar – A tele film for ARY Digital
Ab Kya Karain – A tele film for ARY Digital
Kya Baat Hai – A 3-episode sitcom, which was a Nida Studios Production for PTV World
Short Circuit – Comic-Satirical Skits for Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV)
Eid vs Mobarak – A sitcom long play for PTV
Raasta – A 13-episode series based on psychological diseases, which was a Target Entertainment & Imago Films joint production and sponsored by Pfizer
Royals Rescue 15 – A 13-episode Docudrama series, a Nucleus Entertainment Presentation for PTV
Darwaza – 6-Episode miniseries on psycho-social issues for Indus Vision
Professor, Vespa Aur Faqeerni
Main Auraton Say Parda Karna Chahta Hun
Kyon…! Meray Bhai Ki Shadi Hai
Qurban Ki Qurbani
Hakeem Bodla K Teen Betay
Aik Aadh Hafta – Hum TV Tele Film Festival (2008)
Band Toh Baje Ga (2018) Hum TV^[11]
Aashiq (2019)^[1]

Magazine TV shows edit

MPO – Tuck-a-Truck Show – Magazine Program. A Writers Bloc presentation produced by Infinity Films
K2 Ka Challenge – A quiz show by Lakson Tobacco Company, which was a Nucleus Entertainment Production
Ham Na Manein Haar – A 13-episode magazine show for Unilever Pakistan. It is a MindShare project on Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV)
Morven Gold Adventure Team – An adventure magazine show set in Bali Indonesia. It was a Nucleus Entertainment Production

Missing Children Campaign – A Social Project, Nucleus Entertainment Production
Sky of the East– – Script Rendition for International Grand Prix 2000 Broadcasting Competition, France. Achieved Consolation Prize
Aik Aur Pehloo – A program on social issues from ARY Digital
Sangam – A magazine program for ARY Digital

Naiki – Special IDs – 15 Special IDs on the occasion of Ramazan, ARY Digital
Cyber Net Calling Mars – produced by I'ON Entertainment for PTV Network
Buniyad – A concept for rehabilitation of earthquake-stricken areas and people of which 26 episodes have gone on air on ARY Digital
Baray Log – A magazine show on unsung heroes of Pakistan for ARY Digital

Documentaries & Corporate Videos: Memon Community – A Journey Through Time on DHL; – The Story of Services, Bank Alfalah – Shahdin Manzil, 23 March; – Aik Tareekhi Sach, 14 August – Pakistan, 11 September; – the Death Anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam, Aao Ahad Karain – A 23 March Documentary

Lyrics and theme songs edit

"Sarmaya, Reshman To Jhalli Hai"
"Rasheed Mechanic Ko Pata Tha"
"Mohlat"
"Muqam"
"Mohabat Ki Pehli Kahani"
"Maa" (mother)
"Khaali Aankhain"
Yeh Hum Naheen ("Peace Song") for GEO TV sung by Sajjad Ali, Ali Azmat, Ahmed Jahanzeb, Fakhir, Fakhar-e-Alam & Ali Haider & Others^[6]
Rangeen, "Chal Rein De" and Chahar Balish by the musician Sajjad Ali
Pakistan Mein Pakistan Nahin Milta (2017)^[12]

References edit

^ ^a ^b Usman Ghafoor (18 February 2019). "Ali Moeen's 'Aashiq' is generating buzz". Gulf News (newspaper). Retrieved 26 May 2020.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e Sher Alam Shinwari (27 January 2015). "A collection of columnists inspires vision to purge society of evils (profile of Ali Moeen)". Dawn (newspaper). Retrieved 25 May 2020.
^ Waqas Saeed Puri (6 December 2008). "HUM TeleFilm Awards 2008". Archived from the original on 31 March 2009. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
^ Dawood, T.U. (16 October 2008). "Weekend Wrap – Dawn – The Review; October 16, 2008". Archived from the original on 3 February 2009. Retrieved 7 January 2009.
^ "4 million Pakistanis sign anti-terror petition". The Frontier Post (newspaper). 19 July 2008. Archived from the original on 6 January 2009. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
^ ^a ^b ^c "Pakistani artistes join anti-terrorism drive". The News International (newspaper). 12 July 2008. Archived from the original on 6 January 2009. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e "Infinity Film Awards". Archived from the original on 1 March 2007. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
^ "Junaid Khan to play a struggling musician in Marzi". The News. 13 July 2016.
^ Alefyah Hasnain (13 February 2021). "Khwaab Nagar Ki Shehzadi: Mashal Khan is A Force to Reckon With!". HIP.
^ Irfan ul Haq (15 March 2021). "Sonya Hussyn turns environmentalist in her new drama Mor Moharaan". Dawn Images. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
^ Maria Shirazi (3 June 2018). "Eid telefilms to look out for". The News International (newspaper). Retrieved 26 May 2020.
^ Usman Ghafoor (18 September 2017). "Fatima, Ali Moeen team up for new single". Gulf News (newspaper). Retrieved 26 May 2020.

External links edit

[1] Yeh Hum Naheen Songwriter
Yeh Hum Naheen Official webpage
Infinity Films Website – Awards [2] [3] archived from original http://www.infinityfilms.com.pk/awards.htm

[GulfNews-1] Usman Ghafoor (18 February 2019). "Ali Moeen's 'Aashiq' is generating buzz". Gulf News (newspaper). Retrieved 26 May 2020.

[Dawn-2] Sher Alam Shinwari (27 January 2015). "A collection of columnists inspires vision to purge society of evils (profile of Ali Moeen)". Dawn (newspaper). Retrieved 25 May 2020.

[RegionalTimes-3] Waqas Saeed Puri (6 December 2008). "HUM TeleFilm Awards 2008". Archived from the original on 31 March 2009. Retrieved 25 May 2020.

[urlWeekend_Wrap_–_Dawn_-_The_Review;_16_October_2008-4] Dawood, T.U. (16 October 2008). "Weekend Wrap – Dawn – The Review; October 16, 2008". Archived from the original on 3 February 2009. Retrieved 7 January 2009.

[FP-5] "4 million Pakistanis sign anti-terror petition". The Frontier Post (newspaper). 19 July 2008. Archived from the original on 6 January 2009. Retrieved 25 May 2020.

[TNI-6] "Pakistani artistes join anti-terrorism drive". The News International (newspaper). 12 July 2008. Archived from the original on 6 January 2009. Retrieved 26 May 2020.

[infinity-7] "Infinity Film Awards". Archived from the original on 1 March 2007. Retrieved 25 May 2020.

[8] "Junaid Khan to play a struggling musician in Marzi". The News. 13 July 2016.

[9] Alefyah Hasnain (13 February 2021). "Khwaab Nagar Ki Shehzadi: Mashal Khan is A Force to Reckon With!". HIP.

[10] Irfan ul Haq (15 March 2021). "Sonya Hussyn turns environmentalist in her new drama Mor Moharaan". Dawn Images. Retrieved 19 May 2021.

[11] Maria Shirazi (3 June 2018). "Eid telefilms to look out for". The News International (newspaper). Retrieved 26 May 2020.

[12] Usman Ghafoor (18 September 2017). "Fatima, Ali Moeen team up for new single". Gulf News (newspaper). Retrieved 26 May 2020.

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