Ahmad Mirza Jamil احمد مرزا جمیل | |
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Born | Mirza Ahmad Jamil 21 February 1921 |
Died | 17 February 2014 | (aged 92)
Nationality | Pakistani |
Occupation(s) | Printing press operator, Calligrapher |
Known for | Creation of Noori Nastaleeq 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 |
Ahmad Mirza Jamil ( Urdu: احمد مرزا جمیل; 21 February 1921 – 17 February 2014) [1] was a Pakistani calligrapher best known for creation of Noori style of Nastaliq, which was first created as a digital typeface (font, Noori Nastaliq) in 1981. [2]
He also wrote a book, 'Revolution in Urdu 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]
Ahmed Mirza Jamil died on 17 February 2014 at age 92 in Karachi, Pakistan. [1]