Prince Aly Muhammad Aga Khan (Arabic: علي محمد آغا خان; born March 7, 2000) is a British cinematographer, the only child of Aga Khan IV by his second wife, Gabriele Renate Homey.[1]
| Aly Muhammad Aga Khan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Aly Muhammad Aga Khan March 7, 2000 Paris, France |
| House | Noorani |
| Father | Aga Khan IV |
| Mother | Begum Inaara Aga Khan |
| Religion | Nizari Isma'ili Shia Islam |
Early life and education
editAly Muhammad Aga Khan was born on March 7, 2000, in Paris, France. His father, current Nizari Ismailis Imam Karim Aga Khan, is the founder and chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network. His mother, Gabriele Renate Homey, a member of the Thyssen family, is a lawyer of German descent.[2] His paternal grandmother was Joan Yarde-Buller, daughter of John Yarde-Buller, 3rd Baron Churston.
From his father's first marriage to Sarah Croker-Poole, Aly has three older half-siblings; Zahra, Rahim, and Hussain.[3] From his mother's first marriage to Prince Karl Emich of Leiningen, he has an older half-sister, Theresa. Much of his childhood was spent in Europe, where he completed secondary education. In September 2019, he commenced an undergraduate study at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.[4]
Career
editHe directed the 2018 short film "Close To Home,"[5] shot in Gilgit-Baltistan, part of the conflict-torn state of Kashmir, subject to a United Nations Security Council dispute,[6] and freedom struggle. The movie which documents the plight of a poverty stricken community plagued by natural disasters, was screened at Jubilee Arts International Film Festival in Lisbon, Portugal.[7] While speaking at the University of Central Asia, in Kyrgyzstan, Prince Aly said he would "plan to continue adding to the "Close to Home" series, in the hope that these films will help shed light on issues that I believe are important to young people today.”
In 2018, after turning 18, Prince Aly gave an opening speech at Pecaut Square, Toronto for the 34th annual, World Partnership Walk, organized by the Aga Khan Foundation,[8] which raised over CA$6 million.[7] While speaking on the foundations efforts in alleviating poverty in conflict stricken Kashmir, Prince Aly stated, "one thing we cannot ignore, and that is climate change and its long lasting effects on the people living in these regions."
Prince Aly in October 2018, visited Gilgit Baltistan Hunza district, to oversee rural development projects, relating to education and health care by the Aga Khan Foundation.[9] On his arrival at Islamabad airport, he was publicly greeted by Hafiz Sherali, President of the Ismaili National Council for Pakistan.[1][10]
In 2020, Prince Aly released the feature length documentary "Al-Khimyah,"[11] which explores the work of the Aga Khan Historic Cities Programme in Cairo. The documentary shines a spotlight on the 30-hectare Al-Azhar Park — converted from a mound of rubble — and the stories of local residents of the adjacent al-Darb al-Ahmar neighbourhood.
References
edit- ^ a b "Prince Aly Muhammad Aga Khan reaches Pakistan, visits Ghizer district of Gilgit-Baltistan region". PAMIR TIMES. 2017-10-10. Retrieved 2018-12-07.
- ^ Merchant, Malik (2022-03-05). "For Prince Aly Muhammad Aga Khan's 22nd Auspicious Birthday on March 7, Barakah Presents a Beautiful New Painting, and Photographs Highlighting His Youthful Life". Barakah. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ "His Highness The Aga Khan | The Institute of Ismaili Studies". www.iis.ac.uk. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ "Prince Aly Muhammad Aga Khan - www.ismaili.net". forum.ismaili.net. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ "Close To Home Film - Official Site". Retrieved 2018-12-07.
- ^ "Prince Aly Muhammad releases a film about Northern Pakistan". the.Ismaili. 2018-04-27. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
- ^ a b "Prince Aly Muhammad visits the Naryn Campus of the University of Central Asia - University of Central Asia". www.ucentralasia.org. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
- ^ Staff, Daily Hive (2018-06-17). "Prince Aly Aga Khan makes surprise appearance at Toronto's World Partnership Walk (PHOTOS)". Daily Hive. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
- ^ "Prince Muhammad Aly, youngest Son of Prince Agha Khan, visits Hunza". Daily Pakistan Global. 12 October 2017. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
- ^ "Prince Aly Muhammad Aga Khan visits Pakistan | Aga Khan Development Network". www.akdn.org. Retrieved 2018-12-07.
- ^ Al-Khimyah (2020) - IMDb, 5 June 2020, retrieved 2020-10-13