About this stamp
(Syed Amir Haider Kamal Naqvi)
Born: January 17, 1918, Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, India
Died: February 11, 1993, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Kamal Amrohi was an iconic filmmaker, screenwriter, and dialogue writer whose work left an indelible mark on Indian cinema. Known for his distinctive visual style, poetic storytelling, and meticulous craftsmanship, he directed some of the most celebrated films in Hindi film history, including Mahal (1949), Pakeezah (1972), and Razia Sultan (1983).
His mastery over the Urdu language and dialogue delivery earned him the Filmfare Best Dialogue Award for the epic film Mughal-e-Azam in 1961, further cementing his reputation as one of cinema’s finest literary craftsmen.
Commemoration
A commemorative postage stamp was issued on Kamal Amrohi as part of the ‘100 Years of Indian Cinema’ series, honouring his legacy as a distinguished Hindi film director and screenwriter.
