Death anniversary of writer, actor Dr Enver Sajjad being observed
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He wrote a number of acclaimed plays
LAHORE (Web Desk) - Five years have passed since the death of eminent playwright and fiction writer Dr Enver Sajjad as fans are set to observe his 5th death anniversary on Thursday (today).
Sajjad was not only known for an impeccable command on short-story writing and fiction at large but he was an incredibly talented voice-over artist, teacher and a mentor to several leading names in the industry.
His notable works of published fiction include masterpieces such as Chauraha, Janam Roop, Khushiyon Ka Baagh and Neeli Notebook.
A medical doctor by profession, Sajjad always had a knack for not just writing but performing arts at large.
He wrote a number of critically acclaimed plays for Pakistan Television including Picnic, Raat ka Pichla Pehar, Koyal and Yeh Zameen Meri Hai to name a few.
He was also a fine actor who starred in a number of PTV productions and was also nominated for a PTV award for his performance in drama serial Saba aur Samandar.
Sajjad was also an active member of the Lahore circle of literary figures and artistes and also chaired the Pakistan Arts Council Lahore, at one point in his career.
After the privatisation of media in Pakistan, Sajjad became associated with a private channel where he was the head of the scriptwriting department.
In the years before death, Sajjad also oversaw the scriptwriting department at the National Academy of Performing Arts, which he left due to illness and unresolved grievances.
Born in 1935 in Lahore, Sajjad completed his higher studies in medicine from the King Edward Medical College before heading out to the Univerisity of Liverpool for a Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.
Dr Sajjad, who was also an actor, dancer and painter, was one of the progressive writers and received accolades throughout his life from other well-known writers.
Dr Sajjad’s first novelette, Rag-i-Sang, was published in 1955. His other works include Istaaray (1970), Aaj and Pehli Kahaniyan among others. He was awarded the President’s Pride of Performance in 1989.
He was passionate about his practice and never let any literary or cultural engagement stop him from being at his clinic on time to tend to his underprivileged patients.
Along with being a member of cultural and literary organisations, he was also active in politics, having had a long affiliation with the Pakistan Peoples Party.
Dr Sajjad till the end of his days, spoke up against the capitalist system and never let go of his values and principles.
