Majrooh Sultanpuri (1919 - 2000)

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Born as Asrar Hasan Khan in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, Majrooh Sultanpuri is the most important link between Urdu Poetry and Hindi Film industry. Along with Sahir Ludhianvi he raised the standard of Hindi film lyrics.

He was already a famous poet in Mushaira circles before he made his debut in Hindi filmworld in 1945 writing for the film Shah Jehan which was sung by K L Saigal for Naushad. In an illustrious career spanning 54 years he had penned lyrics for about 2,225 songs in more than 350 films.

His forte was his versatality and ability to pen lyrics to suit the situation and many times even the tune, that had already been composed. One of my favourite Talat song's was actually penned after it had been composed.

Jalte hain jiske liye teri aankhon ke diye
Dhoo.nDh laaya hoon wohi geet main tere liye

Ghazals

List of some of his popular ghazals

• ham hai mataa-e-kuuchaa-o-bazaar kii tarah
• ham ko junuu.N kyaa sikhalaate ho ham the pareshaa.N tumase zyaadaa
• Khatm-e-shor-e-tuufaa.N thaa duur thii siyaahii bhii
• mujhe sahal ho ga_ii.n ma.nzile.N vo havaa ke ruKh bhii badal gae
• nigaah-e-saaqii-e-naamaharabaa.N ye kyaa jaane

Links

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Navin's Film Lyrics Page