Timeline (Events, Awards & Appreciations)

1970

 

Granted with a praiseful letter for Oil Paintings from Lahore Museum

 

1976

 

Participated in Group Exhibition of “Fann-e-Khattati” at Lahore Museum, under auspices of Daily Imroze with collaboration of Punjab Arts Council, Lahore.

 

1978

 

Granted with a praiseful letter for Islamic Calligraphic Paintings from the Student Union of Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad.

 

Granted with a praiseful letter for Ornamental Calligraphic Panels from Islamic Research Institute, Islamabad.

 

Presented 37 illustrated Calligraphic panels in miniature style of Surah-tul-Muzamil to President of Pakistan, General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq at Chief of Army Staff House GHQs Rawalpindi.

 

1983

 

Participated in Group Exhibition of Paintings held in Fine Art Department, Punjab University Lahore under the auspices of Cultural Society of Punjab University Students Union.

 

Participated in Group Exhibition of Paintings held in Abaseen Art Gallery, Peshawar, under the auspices of Cultural Society of Punjab University Students Union.

 

1991

 

A book of Punjabi Poetry “Oukhay Painday” with illustrations and Poems by Saeed Ahmad Bodla was published by Maktaba-e-Imtiaz Urdu Bazar Lahore.

 

1992

 

Designed and Published the series of Quranic Prays and Artistic Children Stories in the form of adhesive stickers.

 

1999

 

Exhibition of Calligraphic Paintings in Holy month of Ramadan at Nimra Mosque, Johar Town, Lahore.

 

2001

 

First Solo Exhibition of Calligraphic Paintings and Illustrated “Asma-ul-Hasna” series at Ustad Allah Bukhsh Art Gallery, under the auspices of Alhamra Art Council, Lahore.

 

2002

 

Solo Exhibition of Calligraphic Paintings and Illustrated “Asma-ul-Hasna” series at Sheikh Zayed Islamic Centre, Punjab University, Lahore. Inaugurated by a prominent artist Aslam Kamal (Pride of Performance).

 

One Day Calligraphic Exhibition for women at Sheikh Zayed Islamic Centre, Punjab University, Lahore. Inaugurated by Begum Lt Gen (R) Arshad Mahmood, Vice Chancellor PU.

 

Participated and won the Consolation Prize under Professional Category in “All Pakistan Anti-Drugs Posters / Paintings Competition 2002” organized by ANF, Govt Of Pakistan at ‘Drug Abuse Prevention Resource Centre’ (DAPRC),  Rawalpindi.

 

Participated in Group Exhibition of “Quran-e-Karim, Islamic Calligraphy and Asma-ul-Hasna” at Khana-e-Farhang, Islamic Republic of Iran, Lahore in the Holy month of Ramadan and was awarded by a Souvenir by the Director General, Muhammad Saeed Muizuddin.

 

Participated in Group Exhibition of Islamic Calligraphy at Alhamra Art Gallery, Lahore in the Holy month of Ramadan with collaboration of Punjab Council of the Arts, Lahore. Inaugurated by Syed Shoukat Ali Shah, Secretary Information of Pakistan.

 

2003

 

 

Solo Exhibition of Artistic Quranic Calligraphy on 20th Anniversary of Sheikh Zayed Islamic Centre, PU Lahore. Lt Gen (R) Arshad Mehmood, Vice Chancellor PU inaugurated the exhibition and awarded the Artist with a shield of compliments. Moreover, Saeed Ahmad Bodla presented two Calligraphic Paintings to VC for the Auditorium of Sheikh Zayed Islamic Centre, Punjab University.

 

Saeed Ahmad Bodla donated a series of ten Quranic Calligraphic panels in order to decorate / organize the Auditorium of Sheikh Zayed Islamic Centre, Punjab University for Welcome Party of New Students. Lt Gen (R) Arshad Mehmood, Vice Chancellor PU awarded the artist with a complimentary set of books in return.

 

2004

 

Solo Exhibition of Quranic Artistic Calligraphy at Alhamra Art Gallery under the auspices of Lahore Art Council, Lahore. Inaugurated by Musawwar-e-Iqbal Mr. Aslam Kamal (Pride of Performance).

 

Solo Exhibition of Quranic Artistic Calligraphy at Govt College University, Lahore in the Holy month of Ramadan. Inaugurated by Prof. Dr. M. Akram Kashmiri, Dean of Science, Govt College University, Lahore.

 

Solo Exhibition of Quranic Artistic Calligraphy at PU Library Quide-e-Azam Campus, PU Lahore in the Holy month of Ramadan. Inaugurated by Lt Gen (R) Arshad Mehmood, Vice Chancellor PU, Lahore.

 

2005

 

Lt Gen (R) Arshad Mehmood, Vice Chancellor PU, Lahore principally approved the establishment of a permanent Art Gallery in name of Saeed Ahmad Bodla at Punjab University Library, Lahore.

 

Solo Exhibition & Opening Ceremony of Waris Shah Poetic Illustrations Art Gallery at Shrine of Pir Waris Shah, Jandiala Sherkhan near Sheikhupura. Inaugurated by Sheikh Zafar Iqbal, DCO Sheikhupura.

 

2006

 

 

Participated in “All Pakistan Anti-Drugs Posters / Paintings Competition 2006” organized by ANF Punjab at Alhamra Art Council,  Lahore. The Ceremony was chaired by Brigadier Babar Idrees, Chairman ANF Punjab who awarded Saeed Ahmad Bodla with the certificate for winning the third position in the said competition.

 

Opening Ceremony (Roonamai) of Islamic Calligraphic research book “Sajda-tul-Qalam” by Lt Gen (R) Arshad Mehmood, Vice Chancellor Punjab University, Lahore. Published by Prof. Dr. Jamila Shaukat, Director Sheikh Zayed Islamic Centre, Punjab University, Lahore.

 

2007

 

 

 

Solo Exhibition, Seminar & Opening Ceremony of permanent Islamic Calligraphic Art Gallery at Sheikh Zayed Islamic Centre, Punjab University, Lahore. Inaugurated by Lt Gen (R) Arshad Mehmood, Vice Chancellor PU, Lahore. The Seminar comprised of the lectures on Islamic Calligraphy delivered by worthy speakers including Mr. Aslam Kamal (Famous Artist), Prof. Dr. Khurshid Rizvi (Famous Writer, Scholar & Poet) and Mr. Javed Iqbal (Famous Cartoonist) followed by the closing address by the Chairman Lt Gen (R) Arshad Mehmood, Vice Chancellor PU, Lahore.

 

2008

 

Presented a Quranic Calligraphic Painting to Officers Mess, PAF Academy, Risalpur via FO Rehman Bodla (S/O Saeed Ahmad Bodla).

 

Solo Exhibition & Opening Ceremony of Islamic Calligraphic Art Gallery at Sheikh Zayed Islamic Centre, Peshawar University, Peshawar. Structured by Prof. Dr. Dost Muhammad Khan, Director Sheikh Zayed Islamic Centre Peshawar University, Peshawar.

 

2009

 

Group Exhibition of Islamic Calligraphy by Punjab Council of Arts Lahore. Inaugurated by Dr. Tanvir Islam Rana, Minister for Sports , Culture & Youth Affairs, Govt of Punjab.

 

Solo Exhibition & Opening Ceremony of Islamic Calligraphic Art Gallery at PU Library, Quid-e-Azam Campus, Punjab University, Lahore. Inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Mujahid Kamran, Vice Chancellor Punjab University, Lahore.

 

2010

 

 

Presented series of 30 printed panels of illustrated “Surah-tul-Muzammil” to Prof. Dr. Noushaba Ilyas, Chair-person of Fine Arts Department, Mirpur University of Science & Technology (MUST), Mirpur AJ&K for permanents display at the department.

 

2011

 

 

Participated in poster competition for the protection against Dengue Fever, sponsored by Punjab Council of the Arts, Lahore. The competition was inaugurated by Madam Zakia Shahnawaz, Advisor to Chief Minister.

 

Presented a Quranic Calligraphic Painting to Prof. Dr. Mujahid Kamran, Vice Chancellor of Punjab University and received a magnificent gift of Holy Quran.

 

Presented a Quranic Calligraphic Painting to No 15 Squadron, PAF Base Rafiqui, Shorkot via FL Rehman Bodla (S/O Saeed Ahmad Bodla).

 

2012

 

 

Participated in the joint exhibition of Calligraphy at Alhamra Art Gallery, Lahore, sponsored by Punjab Council of Arts in the Holy month of Ramadan. Inaugurated by Mr. Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani, Seceretary Information, Culture & Youth Affairs, Govt of Punjab.

 

2013

 

 

Participated in the All Pakistan joint exhibition of Calligraphy at Alhamra Art Council, Lahore, sponsored by Punjab Council of Arts in the Holy month of Ramadan. Inaugurated by Madam Zakia Shahnawaz Khan, Minister of Population Welfare, Govt of Punjab.

 

Presented a Quranic Calligraphic Painting to Engineering Wing, PAF Base Rafiqui, Shorkot via FL Rehman Bodla (S/O Saeed Ahmad Bodla).

 

Donated an Oil Painted Calligraphic Panel to Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust, Lahore. Which was auctioned along with the other donated paintings in Emirates Art Market for fund raising of the hospital.

 

Donated 126 Calligraphic Paintings to Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) Library to be displayed as a permanent Islamic Art Gallery.

 

Awarded with an appreciation shield by Maj Gen (R) Prof. Dr. Muhammad Aslam, Vice Chancellor of University of Health Sciences, sponsored by LUMS during an event organized by Library Society of Punjab for donating 126 panels of Islamic Calligraphy to LUMS, Lahore.

 

2014

 

 

Participated in the Art Exhibition arranged as a part of Punjab Youth Festival, sponsored by Punjab Council of Arts, Lahore and received a participation certificate from Mian M Shahbaz Sharif, Chief Minister, Govt of Punjab.

 

Presented 30 Quranic Calligraphic printed panels to “Pakistan Association of Blinds”, Sargodha for permanent display in the academy.

 

Participated in the joint exhibition of Calligraphy at Jinnah Hall, Sahiwal Arts Council, sponsored by Punjab Council of Arts. Inaugurated by Mr. Muhammad Siddique, Commissioner Sahiwal.

 

2015

 

 

Solo Exhibition & Opening Ceremony of Islamic Calligraphic Art Gallery at Gad & Birgit Rausing Library, Lahore University of Management Sciences, Lahore. Inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Sohail H Naqvi, Vice Chancellor of LUMS. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ramzan, Director Library LUMS, Faculty  and Students attended the ceremony. VC LUMS awarded a commemorative Souvenir to Mr. Bodla.

 

The book “Surah-tul-Muzammil” Altafseer-ul-Murassa an illustrated compilation by Saeed Ahmad Bodla was published by Idara Shua-e-Noor Sahiwal.

 

Participated in the joint exhibition of Calligraphy at Alhamra Art Gallery, Lahore, sponsored by Punjab Council of Arts in the Holy month of Ramadan. Inaugurated by Mr. Rana Arshad, Secretary Information Technology, Govt of Punjab.