ART BY IRFAN MURTAZA

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== Irfan Murtaza ==

 

Irfan Murtaza was born in Karachi, Pakistan, and has lived in the United States for the last 35 years. He began writing poetry at the age of 15, and he presented his work in his first mushaira in 1987. He is the founder and current president of Urdu Writers Society Inc. which actively promotes Urdu literature in the US.

Best known for his poems dealing with love, he is a renowned poet who has published four books and released two CDs. Puraanay Gher Kay Mosam, Irfan’s first book, was published in 2002. In this collection, he relives his experiences from his homeland. This book has a universal message that appeals to any person who has left their homeland. Chanda, a collection of 88 love poems, was published in 2005. TasveeraiN, in which Irfan carries out imaginary conversations and interviews with 32 famous Urdu writers from the past, was also published in that same year. Dhanak Kay Rung Aur Tum was published in 2007, featuring another 125 love poems. Sulagti Rait Per Sajda is Irfan’s latest poetry book with 95 Urdu Ghazals.  This book was released in April 2019.

Irfan’s travels have taken him around the world to read and promote his books in several countries: across the United States, Pakistan, England, Singapore, and others. In the Urdu community, he is known worldwide for his poems “Jo bhi Tha Keya Thora Tha”, “Ab Bhi Aysa Hota Hoga” and “Puraanay Gher Kay Mosam”.

Irfan is an accomplished artist and is known for painting emphasizing historical structures, monuments, statues. His subjects, for both mediums, typically revolve around nature, painting, and taking photos of animals and landscapes.  Irfan's paintings can be seen at www.IRFANMURTAZA.net.

Recently, in 2021, Irfan Murtaza started his passion for calligraphy.  Various samples of his work are exhibited at his new website www.CALLIGRAPHYZONE.com.

All of Irfan's paintings are acrylic-based.  When it comes to painting, Irfan Murtaza is a true realist.  He likes to create paintings that require detailed work.  Since he was born in Pakistan, his poetry and paintings contain subjects related to Pakistan, as well as the history of other countries. Two of Irfan's paintings have been inaugurated on two separate occasions by ambassadors of Pakistan to the USA.

[[File:Irfan_Murtaza_Original.jpg|alt=Poet / Author / Artist / Public Figure|thumb|335x335px|'''[http://www.irfanmurtaza.com/ Irfan Murtaza]''']]

 

== Literary Profile ==

 

In 2003, Irfan Murtaza founded and organized a literary organization Urdu Writers Society of North America, Inc.

 

This society has been promoting the Urdu language in the USA for the last 18 years by:

 

__           Organizing various Mushairas

 

__           Book inaugurations for several Urdu writers of North America

 

__           Published poetry books for poets at society's expenses

 

__           Issued various cash awards for Urdu writers and promoters to show appreciation for their literary accomplishments

 

__           Launched a literary website www.URDUWRITERS.org, which includes Urdu learning lessons.

 

__           Personally taught Urdu classes for non-Urdu speaking adults and children

[[File:Mushaira PICTURE.jpg|thumb|Mushaira Pictures]]

== Awards Received By Irfan Murtaza ==

<p>Web Link: http://www.irfanmurtaza.com/awards/</p>

[[File:Awards for Irfan Murtaza.jpg|thumb|Awards Received By Irfan Murtaza]]

<p>Irfan Murtaza has traveled around the world to read and promote Urdu poetry in several countries including

<p>United States, Pakistan, Dubai, England, Canada, Singapore, and others.  He received

<p>various awards from different literary organizations

 

<p>•     Karachi University, Pakistan </p>

<p>•     Jang Halqa-e-Adab, Pakistan</p>

<p>•     Alami Majlis-e-Adab, Pakistan</p>

<p>•     Adabi Markaz Washington D.C.</p>

<p>•     Bazm-e-Sirajul-Adab, Pakistan</p>

<p>•     Fun Asia Radio, Dallas, Texas</p>

<p>•     American Urdu Writers Society, Los Angeles</p>

<p>•     Urdu Academy of North America</p>

<p>•     Cross Road School of Arts Los Angeles</p>

<p>•     Jashn-e-Urdu, Dubai, UAE</p>

<p>•     Mayor of Los Angeles Award</p>

 

Web Link:  http://www.irfanmurtaza.com/awards/

 

== Authored Books ==

[[File:5_books_of_Irfan_Murtaza.jpg|thumb|Books written by Irfan Murtaza]]

[[File:ALL BOOKS AND AUDIO BOOKS.jpg|thumb|Books and Audio Books by Irfan Murtaza]]

 

Irfan Murtaza is known for poems dealing with love, he has published five books, including 4 poetry books

 

and one book of "Tassawurati Makaalmaat" (First of its kind in the Urdu language) and released three Audio Books.

 

'''<u>2002</u>'''

 

__PURAANAY GHER KAY MOSAM         '''پُرانے گھر کے موسم'''

 

This book was published in 2002. In this collection, I re-lived my experiences from my early life.

 

This book has a universal message that appeals to any person who has left their homeland.

 

Web Link:  http://irfanmurtaza.com/puraanay%20gher%20kay%20mosam.html

 

'''<u>2005</u>'''

 

__CHANDA ''' چندا '''

 

This book was published in 2005 and it has a collection of 88 love poems.

 

Web Link:  http://irfanmurtaza.com/chanda.html

 

'''<u>2005</u>'''

 

__TASVEERAIN '''تصویریں '''

 

In this book, Irfan carried out imaginary conversations and interviews with 32 famous Urdu poets from the past.

 

This book was also published in 2005

Web Link:  http://irfanmurtaza.com/tasveerain.html

 

'''<u>2007</u>'''

 

__DHANAK KAY RUNG AUR TUM '''دھنک کے رئگ اور تُم'''

 

This book was published in 2007, featuring another 125 love poems.

 

Web Link:  http://irfanmurtaza.com/dhanak%20kay%20rung%20aur%20tum.html

 

'''<u>2019</u>'''

 

__SULAGTI RAIT PER SAJDA '''سُلگتی ریت پر سجدہ'''

 

This book was published in 2019, featuring 125 Ghazals.

 

Web Link:  http://www.irfanmurtaza.com/sulagti-rait-per-sajda-book/

 

== Most Popular Poetry ==

[[File:JO bhi thaPicture.jpg|thumb|Jo Bhi Tha Keya Thorha Tha]]

 

In the Urdu community, Irfan Murtaza is known worldwide for his poems with millions of views.

His most popular poems have traveled throughout the world, including:

 

__           '''“JO BHI THA, KEYA THORHA THA”'''

 

__Web Link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gwTNFqIYeQ

 

__           '''“AB BHI AYSA HOTA HOGA”'''

 

__Web Link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZbOvysTXnM

 

__           '''“PURAANAY GHER KAY MOSAM”'''

 

__Web Link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dikpqnfrzOQ

 

== Art Work By Irfan Murtaza ==

[[File:KING_PRIEST.jpg|right|thumb|King Priest of Mohin Jo Daro]]

After making his name in Urdu poetry, Irfan started to paint.  As with his poetry, the subjects in Irfan's paintings typically revolve around nature, history, landscapes, and human suffering.

 

All of his paintings are acrylic-based.  When it comes to painting, Irfan Murtaza is a true realist.  He likes to create paintings

 

that requires detailed work.  Since he was born in Pakistan, his poetry and paintings contain subjects related to Pakistan,

 

as well as the history of other countries. Two of Irfan's paintings have been inaugurated on two separate occasions by ambassadors of Pakistan to the USA.

 

[http://www.irfanmurtaza.net/galleries/ GALLERIES OF IRFAN's PAINTINGS]

 

== Irfan Murtaza, The Founder of Re-Paint Pakistan ==

[[File:RE_PAINT_PAKISTAN_LOGO_PNG.png|right|thumb|Re-Paint Pakistan Logo]]

 

The image of Pakistan is in our hands. We are the ones, who can paint it with "ITTEHAAD, TANZEEM & YAQEEN-E-MOHKAM".

 

In 2015, I started a Facebook page named Re-Paint Pakistan.  The purpose of this page is to provide the world with

 

a positive image of Pakistan by demonstrating its "GOOD SIDE" to the world.

 

On this page, you will find only good people, beautiful places and positive images of Pakistan and Pakistani people.

 

Re-Paint Pakistan does not reflect any political or religious views and is purely a forum to promote the softer image of Pakistan.

 

Re-paint Pakistan has over 100,000 followers and is growing day by day.

 

Re-Paint Pakistan's goal is to promote people from each and every area of Pakistan and shine a light on achievements made by

 

Pakistani people, who are doing positive work to improve the country and its image out of love for Pakistan.

 

== Media Activities ==

[[File:MEDIA PICTURE.jpg|thumb|Media Activity]]

Re-Pain Pakistan also has started a Youtube Channel to introduce the Real Heroes of Pakistan and also people who are the true motivators to the people of Pakistan,

living in or outside of the country.  Re-Paint Pakistan had the honor to have H. E. Ambassador Dr. Asad Majeed Khan, H. E. Ambassador Mr. Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry, and H. E. Ambassador Mr. Jaleel Abbas Jilani as their guests.

 

== Collage Designing for Pakistani Consulate and Pakistani Embassies ==

[[File:Collage_of_Pakistan.jpg|thumb]]

Irfan Murtaza designed two different collages to be displayed at different Consulates of Pakistan and Pakistani Embassies.

 

In one of the collages, I introduced several amazing places in Pakistan to promote tourism.  At the Consulate General of Pakistan,

 

one of the collages was inaugurated by the Ambassador of Pakistan H. E. Mr. Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry.

 

== Urdu Classes in California ==

[[File:Urdu Classes.jpg|thumb|Urdu Classes in California]]

 

<p>Irfan Murtaza arranged a series of Urdu Language classes in Fullerton, California, USA.  </p>

<p>This course was designed and introduced by the Urdu Writers Society which has played a catalytic role in the promotion of Urdu in North America. </p>

<p></p>

<p>It was the beginning of a new chapter in the promotion of Urdu in North America. These classes were a successful commencement </p>

<p>of weekly classes to impart learning Urdu to 25 enthusiasts from vastly different backgrounds – mainstream Americans to immigrants with </p>

<p>roots in Pakistan, Mexico, El Salvador, and Guatemala.</p>

 

== Martial Arts Profile ==

[[File:Martial Arts Pics.jpg|thumb|Irfan Murtaza in Martial Arts]]

<p>Black Belt, Bando Karate (Pakistan)

<p>Black Belt 3rd Degree, Shaolin Kenpo (USA)

<p>Black Belt 1st Degree, Tae Kwon Do (USA)

<p>National Championship Pakistan

<p>Sind Champion in Kata Division

<p>Represented Pakistan Karate team in Malaysia (1984)

<p>Taught Martial Arts in Pakistan and in the USA.

 

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