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- Just like how chess players are said to be intelligent, people listening to Gulzar’s songs are said to have evolved taste. That is the kind of impact his writing had. Gulzar wrote diverse songs for the films of four generations of filmmakers, from Bimal Roy to Vishal Bharadwaj, and they tell the story of the last 60 years in Hindi cinema.
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Ganesh Anantharaman in his book Bollywood Melodies describes Gulzar's lyrics, with the purposeful mixing of the senses, to be "daringly defiant". [17][a][18] For the 1971 film Guddi, he penned two songs, of which "Humko Man Ki Shakti Dena" was a prayer which is still sung in many schools in India. [19]
Feb 23, 2024 · Explore the profound simplicity of Gulzar’s poetry and the impact of his film songs spanning four generations. Discover the essence of Gulzar’s writing and his enduring influence on Hindi...
Aug 19, 2023 · Highlights. There are a number of stories about how Gulzar, who turned 89 on Friday, became one of Hindi cinema's most celebrated lyricists after being better known in his years as a struggler...
- Mora gora rang layi le. Film: Bandini (1963) Music: SD Burman. Singer: Lata Mangeshkar. The song has vaishnav bhajan overtones on one hand and carries an undercurrent of a young woman’s sexual awakening on the other.
- Woh shaam kuch ajeeb thi. Film: Khamoshi (1970) Music: Hemant Kumar. Singer: Kishore Kumar. Only Gulzar can write a song which bridges the past and the present.
- Mujhe jaan na kaho meri jaan. Film: Anubhav (1971) Music: Kanu Roy. Singer: Geeta Dutt. Gulzar is one of those lyricists who has a softness for married couples.
- Maine tere liye hi saat rang ke sapne chune. Film: Anand (1971) Music: Salil Chowdhury. Singer: Mukesh. Anand made people sit up and take notice of the fact that life should be counted by the experiences you have and not your age.
Jun 25, 2022 · In his very next movies, Aandhi and Mausam (both 1975), Gulzar ventured out in the sun and shot his movies and songs on-location. The difference and beauty is for everyone to see. The difference...
Aug 18, 2022 · Although his primary identity as a creator is that of a songwriter who pens lovely, introspective tracks, Sampooran Singh Kalra (Gulzar’s birth name) has also given us some wonderful movies, full of the same kind of candour and lyricism that his songs contain.
Dec 17, 2023 · Gulzar’s lyrical prowess has elevated the impact of countless Bollywood songs. His ability to infuse deep emotions into lyrics, coupled with a poetic sensibility, has made him the...
