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  2. Aug 18, 2024 · Here are only some of Gulzar’s best-written (not necessarily his most successful) songs. ‘Mora Gora Ang’, Bandini (1963) A textbook example of how Gulzar turns a traditional love song into...

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    Directed and produced by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, the 1968 film Aashirwad had dialogues and lyrics written by Gulzar. Song lyrics and poems written by Gulzar gave the poetic attribute and the "much-needed additional dimension" [16] to Ashok Kumar's role in the film.

  4. Lyrics, video and detailed information about 850+ songs from Hindi films and albums, lyrics of which are written by lyricist - Gulzar - Page 1 of 87.

  5. Aug 18, 2023 · Widely regarded as one of the greatest Urdu poets, Sampooran Singh Kalra aka Gulzar is also one of the most renowned lyricists active in Bollywood. He is a recipient of five National Awards. On his 89th birthday, we share some of his most memorable songs. Agencies. 3 /7. ‘Tere Bina Zindagi Se Koi’.

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    Gulzar was born as ‘Sampooran Singh Kalra’ on Saturday, 18 August 1934 (age 85 years; as in 2019) in the Dina City of the Jhelum District in Punjab, British India (now Pakistan). His zodiac sign is Leo. He used to study in a local school in his village in Pakistan. Due to the partition of India in 1947, his family had to split and move to Delhi. He...

    Gulzar belongs to a Kalra Sikh Family. The Poet as the Father- The TribuneHis father’s name is Makhan Singh Kalra, and his mother’s name is Sujaan Kaur. Gulzar’s father married thrice, so, he has many stepsiblings. One of his elder brothers was an MA in Literature, with whom he used to consult about various literati. Gulzar got married to Rakhee Gu...

    As a Lyricist Gulzar was working with PWA (Progressive Writer’s Association), where he met the veterans Shailendra and Bimal Roy, who encouraged him to work in films. He started working under the directors Bimal Roy and Hrishikesh Mukherjee. Gulzar started his career as a lyricist with the film “Kabuliwala (1961).” Although, he was noticed after he...

    Reportedly, Chetan Bhagat took up the role of an emcee at an event; his work was to introduce the panellist and raise a few questions at them. Gulzar was one of the panellists and while he was intr...

    Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2013Gulzar receiving Dadasaheb Phalke Award
    Honorary Doctorate in Urdu Literature by Maulana Azaad National Urdu University in 2012
    Grammy Awards for the Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television Or Other Visual Media for the song “Jai Ho” from the film “Slumdog Millionaire” in 2010Gulzar with his Grammy Award
    Honorary D. Lit by Punjabi University in 2010Gulzar receiving Honorary D.Lit by Punjabi University
    Academy Awards for the Best Original Song for the song “Jai Ho” from the film “Slumdog Millionaire” in 2008Gulzar with his Oscar
    Padma Bhushan in 2004Gulzar receiving Padma Bhushan
    Colour:White
    Actress:Meena Kumari
    Singers(s): Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar, Mohit Chauhan, Rekha Bhardwaj
    Poets:Mirza Ghalib, Rabindranath Tagore, Khwaja Ghulam Farid, Bulleh Shah, Waris Shah
    Lyricists: Shailendra, Sahir Ludhianvi
    Writers:Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay, Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, Premchand, William Shakespeare, Leo Tolstoy
    Gulzar likes sketching, reading, writing, and travelling.
    When he used to live in Delhi, he used to visit a small bookstore near his house; from where he used to borrow detective books for four annas (former Indian currency) every day. The owner of the sh...
    Gulzar’s father didn’t want him to become a writer.
    His love for Urdu poetry came through his Urdu teacher named Mujeebur Rahman, who had taught him in the Delhi United Christian School. His initial poems were very simple and described his nostalgic...
    He was not good at academics, and Mathematics was his least favourite subject.
    During his college days, he used to wear a turban.Gulzar during his college days
  6. Aug 18, 2024 · The rigour, discipline and beauty behind Gulzars immortal film song lyrics ‘In Gulzar’s world, if he sees it, he will make us see it and believe it too.’

  7. Listen to the Gulzar's Masterpieces – Top 50 Songs playlist by Saregama on Apple Music. 50 Songs. Duration: 4 hours, 1 minute.