{{Short description|Pakistani writer}} {{About|the dramatist|the cricketer|Moeen Ali}} {{Use Pakistani English|date=May 2020}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2019}} {{Infobox writer | name = Ali Moeen | image = Ali Moeen.jpg | imagesize = | alt = | caption = | birth_name = | birth_date = 20 November 1968 | birth_place = Lahore | death_date = | death_place = | occupation = Playwright, screenwriter, lyricist, media consultant, product developer for media | nationality = Pakistani | education = Masters in English & Political Science | alma_mater = | genre = | movement = | notableworks = | spouse = | children = | relatives = | awards = }}
'''Ali Moeen''' (born 20 November 1968) is a Pakistani playwright and lyricist.<ref name=GulfNews/>
==Early life and career== Ali Moeen was born on 20 November 1968 in Lahore. He completed his Master's degree in English literature and political science from Government College University, Lahore.<ref name=Dawn>{{cite news|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1159720 |newspaper=Dawn (newspaper)|author=Sher Alam Shinwari|date=27 January 2015|title=A collection of columnists inspires vision to purge society of evils (profile of Ali Moeen)|access-date=25 May 2020}}</ref>
On 2 December 2008, Ali Moeen was awarded the Best Drama Writer in the Hum TV's HUM Tele Film Festival 2008 for the telefilm ''Aik Aadh Hafta''.<ref name=RegionalTimes>{{cite web |url=http://regionaltimes.com/06dec2008/sportsnews/humtele.htm |title=HUM TeleFilm Awards 2008 |author=Waqas Saeed Puri |date=6 December 2008 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090331052139/http://regionaltimes.com/06dec2008/sportsnews/humtele.htm |archivedate=31 March 2009 |access-date=25 May 2020 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
==="Yeh Hum Naheen" (Urdu ﻳﻪ ﮨﻢ ﻧﹷﮭﹻﮟ,) – "This Is Not Us!"=== {{Quote box | quote = The lyrics, penned by Ali Moeen, are succinct but clear: "This story that is being spread in our names is a lie. These stamps of death on our foreheads are the signs of others. The name by which you know us, we are not that. The eyes with which you look at us, we are not that. This is not us, this is not us." Composed by Shuja Haider, the result is a mega hit single. "Yeh Hum Naheen" not only topped MTV Asia and Pakistani charts, but also made its presence felt on the British charts. | source = "The Dawn Review", ''Dawn Newspaper'', 16 October 2008<ref name="urlWeekend Wrap – Dawn - The Review; 16 October 2008">{{cite web|url=http://www.dawn.com/weekly/review/archive/081016/review13.htm |title=Weekend Wrap – Dawn – The Review; October 16, 2008 |author=Dawood, T.U. |date=16 October 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090203084423/http://dawn.com/weekly/review/archive/081016/review13.htm |archive-date=3 February 2009 |access-date=7 January 2009 |url-status=dead |df=dmy }}</ref>| width = 50% | align = right}} Ali Moeen wrote the lyrics for "Yeh Hum Naheen",<ref name=FP>{{cite news|url=http://www.thefrontierpost.com/News.aspx?ncat=hn&nid=1505&ad=19-07-2008 |title=4 million Pakistanis sign anti-terror petition |date=19 July 2008 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20090106120126/http://www.thefrontierpost.com/News.aspx?ncat=hn&nid=1505&ad=19-07-2008 |archivedate=6 January 2009 |access-date=25 May 2020|url-status=dead |newspaper=The Frontier Post (newspaper)}}</ref> a peace song sung by Pakistan's leading artists as part of an international campaign against terrorism. The song and message behind it have been covered by international media.<ref name=TNI>{{cite news|url=http://www.thenews.com.pk/daily_detail.asp?id=123636 |date=12 July 2008|newspaper=The News International (newspaper)|title=Pakistani artistes join anti-terrorism drive |access-date=26 May 2020|archivedate=6 January 2009 |url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20090106154029/http://www.thenews.com.pk/daily_detail.asp?id=123636}}</ref> The campaign was the brainchild of Waseem Mahmood, author and media consultant, who took inspiration for the project from his children, who were tired of the way a minority of misguided young people were putting forward a message of radicalisation and terrorism which was at odds with what the majority of Muslims believe. The central message of the song is that of reconciliation, peace and truth, and is intended as the voice of the silent majority of Pakistanis who are saddened and shocked at the high-jacking of Islam by terrorists, and want to stand up and shout "This is Not Us". Ali Moeen wrote the song in words that are simple and meant to reach a wide-ranging audience.<ref name=TNI/> The music was composed by Shuja Haider. "Yeh Hum Naheen" not only topped MTV Asia and Pakistani charts but also made its presence felt on the British charts.<ref name=Dawn/>
==Books== {{col-begin}} * ''Badan Ki Khanqah Se'' (Urdu Poetry) (1991)<ref name=Dawn/> * ''Bhagwa Bhes'' (Urdu/Personality Sketches)<ref name=Dawn/> * ''Night Never Ends'' (English Novel) * ''Ham Par Hijr Utar'' (Urdu Poetry) * ''Mujh Main Sooraj Doob Gaya'' (Urdu Poetry) * ''Aitekaf'' (Urdu Naat) * ''Awaz'' (Urdu poetry)<ref name=Dawn/> {{col-end}}
==Drama serials== Ali Moeen has written several award-winning drama serials.<ref name=infinity>{{cite web|url=http://www.infinityfilms.com.pk/awards.htm |title=Infinity Film Awards |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070301040659/http://www.infinityfilms.com.pk/awards.htm |archivedate=1 March 2007 |access-date=25 May 2020 |url-status=dead |df=dmy }}</ref> {{div col| colwidth = 30em}} * ''Rangbaaz'' * ''Ali Ki Ammi'' * ''Sarmaya''<ref name=infinity/> * ''Noor Mahal'' * ''Baatein dil ki''<ref name=infinity/> * ''Phool waali galli'' * ''Azzal''<ref name=infinity/> * ''Khali Aankhain'' * ''Aik dafa ka zikar hai'' * ''Yeh zindagi'' – an 18-episode drama serial for ARY Digital * ''Makaan Number 47'' – a 19-episode comedy serial, ARY Digital * ''Mohlat'' – a 6-episode Indus Vision TV telefilm presented by Gaza Entertainment, produced by Infinity Films * ''Marzi'' (Geo TV)<ref>{{cite web|date=13 July 2016|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/134806-Junaid-Khan-to-play-a-struggling-musician-in-Marzi|title=Junaid Khan to play a struggling musician in Marzi|website=The News}}</ref> * ''Khwaab Nagar Ki Shehzadi''<ref>{{cite web|date=13 February 2021|url=https://www.hipinpakistan.com/news/1159104|title=Khwaab Nagar Ki Shehzadi: Mashal Khan is A Force to Reckon With!|website=HIP|author=Alefyah Hasnain}}</ref> * ''Mor Moharaan'' (TV One)<ref>{{cite web|date=March 15, 2021|url=https://images.dawn.com/news/1186764|title=Sonya Hussyn turns environmentalist in her new drama Mor Moharaan|website=Dawn Images|access-date=19 May 2021|author=Irfan ul Haq}}</ref> {{end div col}} * ''Jhooti'' (2020) * ''Jo Bichar Gaye'' (2021)
==Telefilms and plays== {{div col|colwidth=30em}} * ''Reshman To Jhalli Hai'' <ref name=infinity/>– An Indus Vision TV telefilm by Gaza Entertainment, produced by Infinity Films. * ''Rasheed Mechanic Ko Pata Tha'' – An Indus Vision telefilm by Gaza Entertainment, produced by Infinity Films. * ''Aaina Wohi Rehta Hai'' – A telefilm awarded 1st Prize at the Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV) Film Aalmi Adab Se Intikhab Festival (2005) * ''Main Hoon'' – A 2005 New Year special telefilm for GEO TV. * ''Aik Thee Julia'' – A telefilm for Aaj TV. * ''Koi To Ho Ga'' – A telefilm for Aaj TV. * ''Daira'' – A telefilm by GEO TV based on the novel Moth Smoke * ''Bus Stand'' – An adaptation of a Manto story telecast from Indus Vision * ''Bhook Lag Rahi Hai'': A 50-minute, one-scene drama for PTV produced by Evernew Studios and also selected as a NAPA script writing reference * ''Khaali Bench'' – A love story televised on GEO TV. * ''Dada Ki Subah'' – A long play for GEO TV by Imago Films * ''Second Chance'' – A 25 December (Quaid-e-Azam Day) telefilm on ARY Digital * ''Short Cut'' – A tele film for ARY Digital starring Moeen Akhtar and Anwar Maqsood * ''Gathri'' – A telefilm for IQ Entertainment * ''Band Khirki Sey Bahar'' – A film festival movie * ''Matlab Kya ?'' – 6 September, a special Defence Day play * ''Hai Koi…?'' – A special 25 December play for Ary Digital * ''Radio Wala Ghar'' – A telefilm for ARY Digital * ''Ab Kya Karain'' – A telefilm for ARY Digital * ''Kya Baat Hai'' – A 3-episode sitcom, which was a Nida Studios Production for PTV World * ''Short Circuit'' – Comic-Satirical Skits for Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV) * ''Eid vs Mobarak'' – A sitcom long play for PTV * ''Raasta'' – A 13-episode series based on psychological diseases, which was a Target Entertainment & Imago Films joint production and sponsored by Pfizer * ''Royals Rescue 15'' – A 13-episode docudrama series, a Nucleus Entertainment Presentation for PTV * ''Darwaza'' – 6-episode miniseries on psycho-social issues for Indus Vision * ''Professor, Vespa Aur Faqeerni'' * ''Main Auraton Say Parda Karna Chahta Hun'' * ''Kyon…! Meray Bhai Ki Shadi Hai'' * ''Qurban Ki Qurbani'' * ''Hakeem Bodla K Teen Betay'' * ''Aik Aadh Hafta'' – Hum TV Tele Film Festival (2008) *Band Toh Baje Ga (2018) Hum TV<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/magazine/instep-today/328876-eid-telefilms-to-look-out-for |author=Maria Shirazi |newspaper=The News International (newspaper)|date=3 June 2018|title=Eid telefilms to look out for |access-date=26 May 2020}}</ref> * Aashiq (2019)<ref name=GulfNews>{{cite news|url=https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/pakistani-cinema/ali-moeens-aashiq-is-generating-buzz-1.62143321 |title=Ali Moeen's 'Aashiq' is generating buzz|date=18 February 2019|author=Usman Ghafoor|newspaper=Gulf News (newspaper)|access-date=26 May 2020}}</ref> {{div col end}}
==Magazine TV shows== {{col-begin}} {{col-break}} * ''MPO – Tuck-a-Truck Show'' – Magazine Program. A Writers Bloc presentation produced by Infinity Films * ''K2 Ka Challenge'' – A quiz show by Lakson Tobacco Company, which was a Nucleus Entertainment Production * ''Ham Na Manein Haar'' – A 13-episode magazine show for Unilever Pakistan. It is a MindShare project on Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV) * ''Morven Gold Adventure Team'' – An adventure magazine show set in Bali Indonesia. It was a Nucleus Entertainment Production * ''Missing Children Campaign'' – A Social Project, Nucleus Entertainment Production * ''Sky of the East''– – Script Rendition for International Grand Prix 2000 Broadcasting Competition, France. Achieved Consolation Prize * ''Aik Aur Pehloo'' – A program on social issues from ARY Digital * ''Sangam'' – A magazine program for ARY Digital * ''Naiki'' – Special IDs – 15 Special IDs on the occasion of Ramazan, ARY Digital * ''Cyber Net Calling Mars'' – produced by I'ON Entertainment for PTV Network * ''Buniyad'' – A concept for rehabilitation of earthquake-stricken areas and people of which 26 episodes have gone on air on ARY Digital * ''Baray Log'' – A magazine show on unsung heroes of Pakistan for ARY Digital * Documentaries & Corporate Videos: ''Memon Community – A Journey Through Time'' on DHL; – ''The Story of Services'', Bank Alfalah – Shahdin Manzil, 23 March; – ''Aik Tareekhi Sach'', 14 August – Pakistan, 11 September; – the Death Anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam, ''Aao Ahad Karain'' – A 23 March Documentary {{col-end}}
==Lyrics and theme songs== * "Sarmaya, Reshman To Jhalli Hai" * "Rasheed Mechanic Ko Pata Tha" * "Mohlat" * "Muqam" * "Mohabat Ki Pehli Kahani" * "Maa" (mother) * "Khaali Aankhain" * ''Yeh Hum Naheen'' ("Peace Song") for GEO TV sung by Sajjad Ali, Ali Azmat, Ahmed Jahanzeb, Fakhir, Fakhar-e-Alam & Ali Haider & Others<ref name=TNI/> * Rangeen, "Chal Rein De" and ''Chahar Balish'' by the musician Sajjad Ali * ''Pakistan Mein Pakistan Nahin Milta'' (2017)<ref>{{cite news|url=https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/pakistani-cinema/fatima-moeen-ali-team-up-for-new-single-1.2091790 |author=Usman Ghafoor|title=Fatima, Ali Moeen team up for new single|date=18 September 2017|newspaper=Gulf News (newspaper)|access-date=26 May 2020}}</ref>
==See also== * List of Pakistani writers
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== * [https://web.archive.org/web/20110726081123/http://www.yehhumnaheen.org/cc.php?finalpage_os=the-singers.php Yeh Hum Naheen Songwriter]
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