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Sahir was born on 8 March 1921, in a red sandstone haveli in Karimpura, Ludhiana, Punjab, British India, into a Punjabi Muslim Gujjar family. [ 8 ] This is the reason why he added the suffix Ludhianvi after his name. His mother, Sardar Begum, left her husband thus forfeiting any claim to financial assets from the marriage.
Sahir Ludhianvi had no training in music but his songs lend themselves to musical tunes. (HT Photo) True to his pen name, Sahir, who was born on March 8, 1921, was a wizard of words.
Sahir Ludhianvi, who has been labeled by objectors as "Anfwan-e-Shabab Ka Shayar" for his poetry, in particular, for stirring the hearts of youngsters and writing literary songs for films, is one of the popular poets and the pride of progressive poetry.
Oct 25, 2021 · On October 25, 1980, India lost one of its greatest poets and lyricists, Sahir Ludhianvi. He suffered a cardiac arrest and died in the presence of his friend Javed Akhtar. Even as a college student, Sahir Ludiyanvi was popular for his ghazals and poetry.
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Mar 16, 2019 · These revolutionary words, which are a reminder that before we are either Hindu or Muslim, we are human beings first, were penned by none other than Abdul Hayee, who is famously known by his pen name Sahir Ludhianvi. Sahir was a legendary 20th century Hindi and Urdu poet-film lyricist who wasn’t afraid to question society and its many ills.
Jan 11, 2021 · “What is the secret behind Sahir Ludhianvi’s everlasting appeal?” Surinder Deol asks in an essay for Firstpost, examining the poet-lyricist’s life and legacy in the year of his 100th birth anniversary.
Mar 9, 2022 · As soon as one enters the corridors of Government College, Ludhiana, one encounters the most celebrated alumnus of the college, Sahir Ludhianvi: A group picture featuring him adorns the wall, his not-so-creditable mark-sheets are preserved in old magazines, there’s a copy of his admission form, duly signed by him.
