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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Shailendra_(lyricist)Shailendra (lyricist) - Wikipedia

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   Shailendra (30 August 1923 – 14 December 1966) was a popular Indian Hindi-Urdu Poet, lyricist and film producer. [1] Noted for his association with the filmmaker Raj Kapoor, singer Mukesh, and the composers Shankar–Jaikishan, he wrote lyrics for several successful Hindi film songs in the 1950s and the 1960s.

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3. frontline.thehindu.com › arts-and-culture › cinemaRemembering Shailendra: The Legendary Lyricist Who Defined ...

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   Sep 11, 2023 · Shailendra, the people’s poet, was a master of words who understood the power of language to bring about social change. He used his art to talk about the struggles of the underprivileged and...

   • Location: Kasturi Building, Anna Salai, 859-860, Mount Road, Chennai, 600002, Tamil Nadu

4. theprint.in › theprint-profile › shailendra-theShailendra — the Leftist poet and Dalit genius whose lyrics ...

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   Dec 14, 2019 · Learn about the life and work of Shailendra, the prolific lyricist who wrote over 900 songs for Indian cinema and combined Hindi and Urdu poetry traditions. Discover how he became part of Raj Kapoor's team, how he expressed socialist themes in his lyrics and how he was a Dalit poet.

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5. indianexpress.com › article › opinionShailendra at 100: His songs told stories unearthed from the ...

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   Aug 30, 2023 · Within the constraints of writing for Hindi cinema, this Kabiresque idea penned by poet and lyricist Shailendra in his only production venture, Teesri Kasam (1966), remains peerless. (Express archives)

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6. www.thehindu.com › entertainment › moviesShailendra: Poet of the masses - The Hindu

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   Aug 26, 2021 · For an entire generation of film lovers, lyricist Shailendra was the king of simplicity, who understood the medium of cinema and the importance of characterisation.

   • Location: Kasturi Building, Anna Salai, 859-860, Mount Road, Chennai, 600002, Tamil Nadu

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   Was Shailendra a lyricist?

   • For an entire generation of film lovers, lyricist Shailendra was the king of simplicity, who understood the medium of cinema and the importance of characterisation. The songs he wrote before his untimely death at the age of 43 are as popular for their simple expressions as for their musicality.

   Shailendra: Poet of the masses - The Hindu

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   How many songs did Shailendra write?

   • Home ThePrint Profile Shailendra — the Leftist poet and Dalit genius whose lyrics define beauty... Shailendra, the prolific lyricist, who straddled the worlds of communism and Bombay’s film industry, wrote over 900 songs.

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   Was Shailendra the best lyricist produced by the Hindi film industry?

   • Lyricist, writer, and director Gulzar has stated on many occasions that Shailendra was the best lyricist produced by the Hindi film industry.

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   Is Shailendra a leftist poet?

   • Since Shailendra was associated with both the Progressive Writers’ Association and the Indian People’s Theatre Association (IPTA), he has been seen as a leftist poet. Yet, much of his writing was beyond political and economic ideology.

   Shailendra’s birth centenary: Why the words of ‘Tu Zinda Hai’ — and all

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   Why is Shailendra a good poet?

   • In his poetic work, Shailendra used transparent language, weaving his verses out of unpretentiously profound philosophical thoughts. His poems and songs became a breathing and smiling testament to the fact that one need not necessarily be religious to be pro-social.

   Shailendra: Lyricist who found divinity in humanity - Frontline

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   How long has Shailendra penned a song?

   • After more than six decades, songs penned by the inimitable Shailendra continue to warm our hearts, be hummed by the older generation, and sung by young participants at music reality shows.

   Shailendra: Poet of the masses - The Hindu

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8. www.hindigeetmala.net › lyricist › shailendraShailendra - 800+ songs written by the lyricist - Page 1 of 84

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   Lyrics, video and detailed information about 800+ songs from Hindi films and albums, lyrics of which are written by lyricist - Shailendra - Page 1 of 84.

9. indianexpress.com › article › opinionShailendra’s birth centenary: Why the words of ‘Tu Zinda Hai ...

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   Aug 29, 2023 · 1x 1.5x 1.8x. “ Tu zinda hai, tu zindagi ki jeet mein yakeen kar ”, approximately translates to “You are alive, believe in the victory of life”. This compelling anthem of determination and hope, by the lyricist Shailendra, has inspired several generations of post-Independence Indians.