

Whether it is a romantic number, song for the heartbroken or a reason to get you to the dance floor.

As the multi talented Gulzar turns 83, we give you five reasons why we crave for his poetry and his lyrical gems on a daily basis!Ĭatchy need not be cheesy : Every situation demands a song in Hindi cinema. Padma Bhushan Gulzar went on to also write award winning stories, direct films like Aandhi, Mausam Maachis and even penned his thoughts through poems. He wrote Nutan's evergreen song 'more gora ang leyi le, mohe shaam range dede' and rest as they is history. He got his first break with Bimal Roy's film 'Bandini'. Against his family's wishes he came to Mumbai and started working in a garage and as a struggling writer. Neither age, nor emotions have been able to shackle his lyrical flights of fantasy.īorn as Sampoorn Singh Kalra in Jhelum district (now a part of Pakistan), Gulzar always wanted to write. Gulzar is the man who brings some sense and sometimes adds fun to Bollywood songs.įrom Aye Mere Pyaare Watan dripping with patriotism to complications of love with Tujhse Naraz Nahi Zindagi to an item number Bidi Jalaile Jigar se piya.Gulzar Saab has been enchanting his fans for over 5 decades now. Combine Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi and English phrases in quirkiest ways possible and bring a smile to all those who love shayari. These words by Gulzar epitomise his work and life. 'Bas tera naam hi mukammal hai,isse behtar bhi nazma kya hogi'
