Nur ad-Dīn Abd ar-Rahmān Jāmī (Persian:نورالدین عبدالرحمن جامی) also known as Mawlanā Nūr al-Dīn 'Abd al-Rahmān or Abd-Al-Rahmān Nur-Al-Din Muhammad Dashti, or simply as Jami or DJāmī and in Turkey as Molla Cami (August 18, 1414 – November 17, 1492), is known for his achievements as a scholar, mystic, writer, composer of numerous lyrics and idylls, historian, and the greatest Sufi poets of the 15th century. Jami was primarily an outstanding poet-theologian of the school of Ibn Arabi and a prominent Khwājagānī Sũfī. He was recognized for his eloquent tongue and ready at repartee who analyzed the idea of the metaphysics of mercy. Among his famous poetical works are Haft Awrang, Tuhfat al-Ahrar, Layla wa -Majnun, Fatihat al-Shabab, Lawa'ih, Al-Durrah al-Fakhirah.
Biography
Jami was born in Jam, (modern Ghor Province, Afghanistan). However, an article in the Encyclopedia Iranica claims that Jami was born in the hamlet of Ḵarjerd, in Khorasan. Previously his father Nizām al-Dīn Ahmad b. Shams al-Dīn Muhammad had come from Dasht, a small town in the district of Isfahan. A few years after his birth, his family migrated to the cultural city of Herat where he was able to study Peripateticism, mathematics, Arabic literature, natural sciences, language, logic, rhetoric and Islamic philosophy at the Nizamiyyah University of Herat. His father became his first teacher and mentor, who was also a Sufi. While in Herat, Jami was a central role and function of the Timurid court, involved in the politics, economics, philosophy, religion, and Persian culture.
Jamshed Mahmood Raza (born March 1972), popularly known as Jami, is a film director from Pakistan.
Early life
Jami, watching Star Wars in 1977, knew he was hooked to the passion of cinema, and he studied film at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena in the United States. In 1998 returned to his home, Karachi and formed the production company azadfilm.
Career
Music director
Jami's directorial debut "Pal do Pal" changed the landscape for music videos in Pakistan. Since then he has done numerous award winning, critically acclaimed videos for pop bands and singers including Strings, Atif Aslam, Ali Zafar, Fusion - Shafqat Amanat Ali, Ali Azmat and Hadiqa Kiyani.
Commercials
Jami ventured into commercials in 2002 and there too carved a niche for him, making high impact ad films for some of the biggest brands in the country including Unilever, P&G, Nokia, Tang, Nestle, Sony Ericsson, Motorola and Standard Chartered Bank among many others
A strong portfolio spanning many styles, genres and techniques - Jami is a believer in purity and simplicity. His films are a reflection of his personality – sensitive, clear, cutting edge, experimental, creative and soulful – elevating reality to art.
Filmmaker Jami reveals he was raped by a powerful person of Pakistani media industry
Filmmaker Jami reveals he was raped by a powerful person of Pakistani media industry
Geo Pakistan aims to deliver news from every genre with the main focus firmly resting on hard, political and national news. Taking inspiration from a newspaper, Geo Pakistan aspires to cover and deliver content of all sort, type and importance. Everything under the sun, is NEWS!
While a traditional news bulletin does not allow room for the anchors to engage with one another, Geo Pakistan anchors often banter on points of interest whilst highlighting the perspective or the concerns, of the masses. The news bulletin style show has been designed to maximize on the Geo News and JANG group, strengths. From reporters to bureau chief to the OSR, we will be engaging with expert analysts to highlight varying angl...
published: 21 Oct 2019
Meet Up With Sohail Javed - Jami - Episode 4 - Director
In this episode of Meet Up, Jami shares his truths on the film industry and how being alternative can be fruitful.
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published: 17 Feb 2018
Top Film Director JAMI Accused Of Plagiarism By A Young NCA Graduate | EPK BREAKING NEWS
Young short film director accuses the top TVC & film director Jami of using his whole story of a short film and making his feature film JUGNU.
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published: 07 Sep 2019
Everlasting Trailer - Jami Ramberan, Director
In a world of social media obsession, a tech-savvy boyfriend tries to plan the perfect birthday for his girlfriend in spite of her sister’s objections.
published: 10 Sep 2020
Message to India - Jamshed 'Jami' Mahmood
Dawn.com spoke to some Pakistanis who have a personal stake in Pakistan-India relations, and asked them if they wanted to send a message to Indian voters. Here's what Jami, a Pakistani film-maker who has an Indian wife, had to say...
published: 11 May 2009
Film and the #MeToo movement in Pakistan - JAMI - TPE #041
Jami is a film maker and one of the most prominent directors in Pakistan. From directing commercials to some of the most popular music videos to his breathtaking feature film, 'Moor'.
A brave raw podcast; Jami begins talking about the state and the future of the film industry in Pakistan, from sponsorship in Film to a lack of a cinematic tradition in the country.
Jami then starts talking about the abundance of sexual coercion in the industry, going deep into his own story, from reading the letter at the Lahoti mela to going public with his own sexual abuse case, and how his own friends and journalists abandoned him after that.
Jami comes off as a beautiful soul in the podcast. He is a critical voice waving the flag for survivors and supporting the #MeToo movement in Pakistan.
The Pak...
published: 11 May 2020
How Did #Metoo Change Jami's Life? | Part 01 | Talha Ahad Podcast
In this exclusive interview, following nearly four years since his #MeToo revelation against a media mogul, the acclaimed filmmaker, and director. Jami delves into the scandal and discusses for the first time the challenges he faced in the aftermath of breaking his silence.
00:00:00: Preview
00:02:32: Introduction
00:02:59: Digital presence and social media dark side
00:04:12: Is social media making people blunt?
00:05:55: Dawn and army clash
00:10:39: Calls from an unknown number
00:11:20: Jami running away from unknown persons
00:26:50: Defining Corruption in Pakistan's Context
00:32:38: Are courts not powerful enough in Pakistan?
00:34:04: Press conference culture
00:38:10: How was Karachi back in the day?
00:41:25: MQM rise and racism in Karachi
00:45:01: Can Pakistan revive the film ...
published: 15 Sep 2023
MEDIA BAY podcast Feat. #JAMI- Part 1
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published: 27 Jul 2018
One on One: Jami Miscik, Director, Morgan Stanley
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Filmmaker Jami reveals he was raped by a powerful person of Pakistani media industry
Geo Pakistan aims to deliver news from every genre with the main focus fir...
Filmmaker Jami reveals he was raped by a powerful person of Pakistani media industry
Geo Pakistan aims to deliver news from every genre with the main focus firmly resting on hard, political and national news. Taking inspiration from a newspaper, Geo Pakistan aspires to cover and deliver content of all sort, type and importance. Everything under the sun, is NEWS!
While a traditional news bulletin does not allow room for the anchors to engage with one another, Geo Pakistan anchors often banter on points of interest whilst highlighting the perspective or the concerns, of the masses. The news bulletin style show has been designed to maximize on the Geo News and JANG group, strengths. From reporters to bureau chief to the OSR, we will be engaging with expert analysts to highlight varying angles to each news story.
Timings
Monday to Friday @ 09:00 AM
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Filmmaker Jami reveals he was raped by a powerful person of Pakistani media industry
Geo Pakistan aims to deliver news from every genre with the main focus firmly resting on hard, political and national news. Taking inspiration from a newspaper, Geo Pakistan aspires to cover and deliver content of all sort, type and importance. Everything under the sun, is NEWS!
While a traditional news bulletin does not allow room for the anchors to engage with one another, Geo Pakistan anchors often banter on points of interest whilst highlighting the perspective or the concerns, of the masses. The news bulletin style show has been designed to maximize on the Geo News and JANG group, strengths. From reporters to bureau chief to the OSR, we will be engaging with expert analysts to highlight varying angles to each news story.
Timings
Monday to Friday @ 09:00 AM
#GeoPakistan
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In this episode of Meet Up, Jami shares his truths on the film industry and how being alternative can be fruitful.
#Jami #SohailJaved #MeetUpWithSohailJaved
In this episode of Meet Up, Jami shares his truths on the film industry and how being alternative can be fruitful.
#Jami #SohailJaved #MeetUpWithSohailJaved
In this episode of Meet Up, Jami shares his truths on the film industry and how being alternative can be fruitful.
#Jami #SohailJaved #MeetUpWithSohailJaved
Young short film director accuses the top TVC & film director Jami of using his whole story of a short film and making his feature film JUGNU.
#jugnu #jami #e...
Young short film director accuses the top TVC & film director Jami of using his whole story of a short film and making his feature film JUGNU.
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In a world of social media obsession, a tech-savvy boyfriend tries to plan the perfect birthday for his girlfriend in spite of her sister’s objections.
In a world of social media obsession, a tech-savvy boyfriend tries to plan the perfect birthday for his girlfriend in spite of her sister’s objections.
In a world of social media obsession, a tech-savvy boyfriend tries to plan the perfect birthday for his girlfriend in spite of her sister’s objections.
Dawn.com spoke to some Pakistanis who have a personal stake in Pakistan-India relations, and asked them if they wanted to send a message to Indian voters. Here'...
Dawn.com spoke to some Pakistanis who have a personal stake in Pakistan-India relations, and asked them if they wanted to send a message to Indian voters. Here's what Jami, a Pakistani film-maker who has an Indian wife, had to say...
Dawn.com spoke to some Pakistanis who have a personal stake in Pakistan-India relations, and asked them if they wanted to send a message to Indian voters. Here's what Jami, a Pakistani film-maker who has an Indian wife, had to say...
Jami is a film maker and one of the most prominent directors in Pakistan. From directing commercials to some of the most popular music videos to his breathtakin...
Jami is a film maker and one of the most prominent directors in Pakistan. From directing commercials to some of the most popular music videos to his breathtaking feature film, 'Moor'.
A brave raw podcast; Jami begins talking about the state and the future of the film industry in Pakistan, from sponsorship in Film to a lack of a cinematic tradition in the country.
Jami then starts talking about the abundance of sexual coercion in the industry, going deep into his own story, from reading the letter at the Lahoti mela to going public with his own sexual abuse case, and how his own friends and journalists abandoned him after that.
Jami comes off as a beautiful soul in the podcast. He is a critical voice waving the flag for survivors and supporting the #MeToo movement in Pakistan.
The Pakistan Experience is a podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan, and Pakistanis, through the lost art of conversation.
Jami is a film maker and one of the most prominent directors in Pakistan. From directing commercials to some of the most popular music videos to his breathtaking feature film, 'Moor'.
A brave raw podcast; Jami begins talking about the state and the future of the film industry in Pakistan, from sponsorship in Film to a lack of a cinematic tradition in the country.
Jami then starts talking about the abundance of sexual coercion in the industry, going deep into his own story, from reading the letter at the Lahoti mela to going public with his own sexual abuse case, and how his own friends and journalists abandoned him after that.
Jami comes off as a beautiful soul in the podcast. He is a critical voice waving the flag for survivors and supporting the #MeToo movement in Pakistan.
The Pakistan Experience is a podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan, and Pakistanis, through the lost art of conversation.
In this exclusive interview, following nearly four years since his #MeToo revelation against a media mogul, the acclaimed filmmaker, and director. Jami delves i...
In this exclusive interview, following nearly four years since his #MeToo revelation against a media mogul, the acclaimed filmmaker, and director. Jami delves into the scandal and discusses for the first time the challenges he faced in the aftermath of breaking his silence.
00:00:00: Preview
00:02:32: Introduction
00:02:59: Digital presence and social media dark side
00:04:12: Is social media making people blunt?
00:05:55: Dawn and army clash
00:10:39: Calls from an unknown number
00:11:20: Jami running away from unknown persons
00:26:50: Defining Corruption in Pakistan's Context
00:32:38: Are courts not powerful enough in Pakistan?
00:34:04: Press conference culture
00:38:10: How was Karachi back in the day?
00:41:25: MQM rise and racism in Karachi
00:45:01: Can Pakistan revive the film industry?
00:46:22: Azad Jami's educational background and film industry background
01:01:11: Film industry struggle
01:04:28: Is Zia to blame for the struggling film industry of Pakistan?
Stay tuned for the second part!!
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Do not forget to subscribe and press the bell icon to catch on to some amazing conversations coming your way.
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In this exclusive interview, following nearly four years since his #MeToo revelation against a media mogul, the acclaimed filmmaker, and director. Jami delves into the scandal and discusses for the first time the challenges he faced in the aftermath of breaking his silence.
00:00:00: Preview
00:02:32: Introduction
00:02:59: Digital presence and social media dark side
00:04:12: Is social media making people blunt?
00:05:55: Dawn and army clash
00:10:39: Calls from an unknown number
00:11:20: Jami running away from unknown persons
00:26:50: Defining Corruption in Pakistan's Context
00:32:38: Are courts not powerful enough in Pakistan?
00:34:04: Press conference culture
00:38:10: How was Karachi back in the day?
00:41:25: MQM rise and racism in Karachi
00:45:01: Can Pakistan revive the film industry?
00:46:22: Azad Jami's educational background and film industry background
01:01:11: Film industry struggle
01:04:28: Is Zia to blame for the struggling film industry of Pakistan?
Stay tuned for the second part!!
Search ‘Talha Ahad Podcast' on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen to your podcasts.
Do not forget to subscribe and press the bell icon to catch on to some amazing conversations coming your way.
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If you are studying #filmmaking, or starting your career as a FILMMAKER. LISTEN TO HIM.In a light mood conversation with JAMI, on subjects which are not discuss...
If you are studying #filmmaking, or starting your career as a FILMMAKER. LISTEN TO HIM.In a light mood conversation with JAMI, on subjects which are not discussed in our #film industry. DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE, and press the BELL icon so you may never miss our updates.
If you are studying #filmmaking, or starting your career as a FILMMAKER. LISTEN TO HIM.In a light mood conversation with JAMI, on subjects which are not discussed in our #film industry. DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE, and press the BELL icon so you may never miss our updates.
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Filmmaker Jami reveals he was raped by a powerful person of Pakistani media industry
Geo Pakistan aims to deliver news from every genre with the main focus firmly resting on hard, political and national news. Taking inspiration from a newspaper, Geo Pakistan aspires to cover and deliver content of all sort, type and importance. Everything under the sun, is NEWS!
While a traditional news bulletin does not allow room for the anchors to engage with one another, Geo Pakistan anchors often banter on points of interest whilst highlighting the perspective or the concerns, of the masses. The news bulletin style show has been designed to maximize on the Geo News and JANG group, strengths. From reporters to bureau chief to the OSR, we will be engaging with expert analysts to highlight varying angles to each news story.
Timings
Monday to Friday @ 09:00 AM
#GeoPakistan
#GeoNews
In this episode of Meet Up, Jami shares his truths on the film industry and how being alternative can be fruitful.
#Jami #SohailJaved #MeetUpWithSohailJaved
Young short film director accuses the top TVC & film director Jami of using his whole story of a short film and making his feature film JUGNU.
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In a world of social media obsession, a tech-savvy boyfriend tries to plan the perfect birthday for his girlfriend in spite of her sister’s objections.
Dawn.com spoke to some Pakistanis who have a personal stake in Pakistan-India relations, and asked them if they wanted to send a message to Indian voters. Here's what Jami, a Pakistani film-maker who has an Indian wife, had to say...
Jami is a film maker and one of the most prominent directors in Pakistan. From directing commercials to some of the most popular music videos to his breathtaking feature film, 'Moor'.
A brave raw podcast; Jami begins talking about the state and the future of the film industry in Pakistan, from sponsorship in Film to a lack of a cinematic tradition in the country.
Jami then starts talking about the abundance of sexual coercion in the industry, going deep into his own story, from reading the letter at the Lahoti mela to going public with his own sexual abuse case, and how his own friends and journalists abandoned him after that.
Jami comes off as a beautiful soul in the podcast. He is a critical voice waving the flag for survivors and supporting the #MeToo movement in Pakistan.
The Pakistan Experience is a podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan, and Pakistanis, through the lost art of conversation.
In this exclusive interview, following nearly four years since his #MeToo revelation against a media mogul, the acclaimed filmmaker, and director. Jami delves into the scandal and discusses for the first time the challenges he faced in the aftermath of breaking his silence.
00:00:00: Preview
00:02:32: Introduction
00:02:59: Digital presence and social media dark side
00:04:12: Is social media making people blunt?
00:05:55: Dawn and army clash
00:10:39: Calls from an unknown number
00:11:20: Jami running away from unknown persons
00:26:50: Defining Corruption in Pakistan's Context
00:32:38: Are courts not powerful enough in Pakistan?
00:34:04: Press conference culture
00:38:10: How was Karachi back in the day?
00:41:25: MQM rise and racism in Karachi
00:45:01: Can Pakistan revive the film industry?
00:46:22: Azad Jami's educational background and film industry background
01:01:11: Film industry struggle
01:04:28: Is Zia to blame for the struggling film industry of Pakistan?
Stay tuned for the second part!!
Search ‘Talha Ahad Podcast' on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen to your podcasts.
Do not forget to subscribe and press the bell icon to catch on to some amazing conversations coming your way.
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Nur ad-Dīn Abd ar-Rahmān Jāmī (Persian:نورالدین عبدالرحمن جامی) also known as Mawlanā Nūr al-Dīn 'Abd al-Rahmān or Abd-Al-Rahmān Nur-Al-Din Muhammad Dashti, or simply as Jami or DJāmī and in Turkey as Molla Cami (August 18, 1414 – November 17, 1492), is known for his achievements as a scholar, mystic, writer, composer of numerous lyrics and idylls, historian, and the greatest Sufi poets of the 15th century. Jami was primarily an outstanding poet-theologian of the school of Ibn Arabi and a prominent Khwājagānī Sũfī. He was recognized for his eloquent tongue and ready at repartee who analyzed the idea of the metaphysics of mercy. Among his famous poetical works are Haft Awrang, Tuhfat al-Ahrar, Layla wa -Majnun, Fatihat al-Shabab, Lawa'ih, Al-Durrah al-Fakhirah.
Biography
Jami was born in Jam, (modern Ghor Province, Afghanistan). However, an article in the Encyclopedia Iranica claims that Jami was born in the hamlet of Ḵarjerd, in Khorasan. Previously his father Nizām al-Dīn Ahmad b. Shams al-Dīn Muhammad had come from Dasht, a small town in the district of Isfahan. A few years after his birth, his family migrated to the cultural city of Herat where he was able to study Peripateticism, mathematics, Arabic literature, natural sciences, language, logic, rhetoric and Islamic philosophy at the Nizamiyyah University of Herat. His father became his first teacher and mentor, who was also a Sufi. While in Herat, Jami was a central role and function of the Timurid court, involved in the politics, economics, philosophy, religion, and Persian culture.