A DOCUMENTARY FILM ON MAULANA AZAD

Naqsh-e-Azad, a documentary film, has been made by president of International Urdu Foundation, Kabeer Siddiqi. The film has been shown on DD National TV channel on the occasion of Maulana Azad’s birthday. The birthday of the first Education Minister of India is celebrated as ‘Education Day’ in India. Maulana Azad, also known as ‘Imam-ul-Hind’, was a great Aalim-e-Deen and a historical personality of his time. His remarkable contribution to literature and journalism is also very unique. He also gave a lot of sacrifices for the freedom of India. All these aspects of his life have been shown in this unique film. The film includes a biographical sketch of his life as well as his photographs, some manuscripts, letters, articles and rare books.