Iqbal Durrani | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 February 1956 Banka, Bihar, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, director,producer |
| Spouse | Mamta Durrani |
| Children | Mashaal Durrani |
| Parent | Shujayat Ali (Father) |
Iqbal Durrani is an Indian writer, director, actor and producer of Hindi films.
Filmography
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 1987 | Moti Sher |
| 1988 | Kaal Chakra |
| 1989 | Khoj |
| 1989 | Majboor |
| 1990 | Shandaar |
| Qatil | |
| 1988 | Mera Shikaar |
| Aazma Kar Dekho | |
| 1991 | Saugandh |
| Naya Zaher | |
| 1992 | Mr. Bond |
| Naseebwala | |
| Nach Govinda | |
| Sheshnaag | |
| Izzat | |
| 1990 | Shiva |
| 1990 | Muqaddar Ka Badshaah |
| 1991 | Benaam Badsha |
| 1993 | Insaniyat Ke Devta |
| 1993 | Pardesi |
| 1988 | Zakhmi Aurat |
| 1991 | Shanti Kranti |
| 1998 | Yamraaj |
| 1995 | Aatank Hi Aatank |
| 1993 | Pardesi |
| 1992 | Dil Aashna Hai |
| 1993 | Dhartiputra |
| 1994 | Betaaj Badshah |
| 1991 | Phool Aur Kaante |
| 1994 | Khuddar |
| 1998 | Kohram |
| 1998 | Mehendi |
| 1999 | MaaKasam |
| 2001 | Mitti |
| 2001 | Zahreela |
| 2004 | Dukaan |
| 2015 | Hum Tum Dushman Dushman |
Books
He wrote "Gandhi Se Pehle Gandhi" on the life of revolutionary tribal "Birsa Munda" of Jharkhand. Published in 2008, it was acclaimed both in the literary and the film world and was compared with Maxim Gorky's "Mother" by leading critics of Hindi literature.[1]
He has been invited to speak on Bhagwan Mahavir's life & his teachings by various Jain organisations. It so happened that despite being a Muslim, he was invited inside of a Digambar Jain Temple (Ranchi) to speak in front of Jain Priests on Bhagwan Mahavir.
He has been writing books and scripts with spiritual contents. At present, he is working on Bhagwan Shri Mahavir. Iqbal Durrani is the only person in the world to translate Samveda in Hindi and Urdu. He announced about it in Uttar Pradesh saying that he is currently working on it.[2]
Awards
He has received several awards for his social activities and writing, including:
- Jharkhand Ratna award in the year 2008 at Ranchi by Pt. Raghunath Rai Santhali Cinema & Art.
- Rajiv Gandhi Global Excellence award in the year 2010 at N. Delhi by Urdu Press of India.[3]
- Babasaheb Ambedkar award in the year 2011 at Mumbai by Maharaje Yashwantrao Holkar Prathishtan.[4]
- Vidya Vachaspati's degree (Equivalent to Doctorate's degree) awarded by Sahitya Kala Sangam, Pratapgarh.
In 2009, he contested Lok Sabha elections but lost.[5]
References
- ↑ "GANDHI SE PEHLE GANDHI IQBAL DURANI HB 9789381302415". hindibook.com. Retrieved 2 August 2013.
- ↑ "Film producer Iqbal Durrani Samveda translated into Urdu and Hindi". Hindustan. Retrieved 23 February 2018.
- ↑ "Rajiv Gandhi Excellence Award:-index". Rggea.com. Archived from the original on 8 August 2013. Retrieved 2 August 2013.
- ↑ "Iqbal Durrani gets Ambedkar award". First Post. Retrieved 10 December 2012.
- ↑ "Iqbal Durrani to contest the Lok Sabha elections". The Economic Times. 19 March 2009. Retrieved 12 December 2012.
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