Lyrics is an expression of nature's language and contents of musical aspects which is a powerful media and soulful expression. Language should not be a barrier in expressing any emotional feelings, be it a medium of Hindi, Urdu, English, or any other Regional Languages: Gujarati; Marathi; Bengali; Punjabi; etc. languages. The main theme and concept behind is the similar signal in understanding the expression of our conscience which can also be called as a soul to soul communication pertaining to the various aspects in our practical life whether it's Desire, Sympathy, Anger, Love or Romance, Hatred or Confliction, Sorrow or Happiness. But, Lyrics is a vital medium to accomplish language's expression and lyricists beautify its contents.

When we talk or discuss about the topic Lyrics. I immediately recall at the moment a very well known and popular Lyricist of all the times beginning from the early 60's golden music era to now's music world Shree Gulzar. As there have been many noted personalities in this discipline like Sahir Ludhianvi, Hasrath Jaipuri, Majrooh Sultanpuri, Anand Bakshi, Sakeel Badayuni, Indeevar, Shailendra, Neeraj who have given their awesome compositions with regard to the Lyrics, and among the lyricists, I consider Gulzar as an ultimate and a versatile in this field. My soul pays sincere regards and salute to all the lyricists. 

Introduction:
Dear Readers, in my previous blogs, I have written a few songs of Gulzar which are so immortal and evergreen to listen all the times. I started it as an introductory part of Gulzar's blog. In this context, I would like to have a wide coverage on his life time contributions and achievements in the Indian Film Industries (Hindi Cinema). As being my one of the favorite lyricists and poets, I take my immense pleasure and opportunity to express my soulful Tribute to this Legendary Personality who has been one of the Eminent Lyricists, Story Writer, Director, Film Maker, Poet in the Indian Cinema since 1960's Golden Music Era. His tremendous efforts in the film scripts, direction as well as a wide compositions of lyrics have been the paramount and praiseworthy not only in Indian Cinema but also globally at International levels.
 

Born on Aug 18, 1936 in Dina, in Jhelum District, at present West Punjab (Pakistan). His full name is Sampooran Singh Gulzar and very popularly known as Gulzar started his very early career working in association with as an assistant to the noted Directors and Producers, Bimol Roy and Rishikesh Mukherjee, Hemant Kumar. Looking towards his creative perspectives, his filmography in (lyrics) journey started with his immortal number, brilliantly composed by SD Burman a noted and an immortal song “Mora Gora Rang Le Le Mohe Shyam Rang De De” in Bimol Roy's film Bandini (1963) and perhaps, this song was his emerging number and threshold in his initial career, Tum Pukar Lo Tumhara intezaar Hai, film Khamoshi (1969), Bol Re Papihara, film Guddi (1971), Is Mod Pe Aate Hai, film Aandhi (1975), Aanewala Pal Janewala Hai film Golmaal (1979) to his so far continuation of journey of his filmography (Lyrics) in Jhoom Barabar Joom, (2007) Machis (1999), Dil Se (1999), Hu Tu Tu (1999), Janeman, (2006), Guru (2007), Omkara (2006) and so on many more new released movies with the latest versions where his depictions in said movies excellently reflected even newer generations from his historic and immortal creation of the film of golden era Mere Apne, Achanak, Aandhi, Mausam, Khusboo, Kinara, Parichay etc. movies. 

Versatility of Gulzar in his Lyrics Composition:
It seems he has his passion and interest in Urdu and Hindi literature since his childhood times, which ultimately developed his composing skill. His poems widely reflect and mesmerize any music lovers and poet with its rich contents and sound literary based on his powerful imagination, assumption, with respect to his composition. His flair for poetry and lyrics composition, started emerging in Indian Films since early 60's to the latest version of innovative technology. 

The deep contents of his filmography's (lyrics) compositions reveal the various aspects in his poetry, for instance be it the aesthetic aspects, in songs like Mora Gora Rang Lele, film Bandini (1963), Aap ki Aankhon Mein Kuch, film Ghar (1978), Mujhe Chu Rahi Hai Teri Garam Saanse, film Swayamber (1978), an ambience aspect in songs like Musafir Hoon Yaaron Na Ghar Hai Na Thikana, film Parichay, (1972), Dil Dhoonta Hai Phir Wahi Fursat ke Raat Din, film Mausam (1975), Gulmohar Gar Tumhaara Naam Hota, film Devta (1978), Wo Shaam Kuch Ajeeb Thi, film Khamoshi (1969), Tere Bina Zindagi Se Sikba, film Aandhi (1975) be it true and soulful expression of love in songs like Tere Bina Jiya Jayena, film Ghar (1978), Tum Aagaye Ho Noor Aagaya, film Aandhi (1975), Tumse Mila Tha Pyar, film Khatta Mitha (1977). A pathetic aspect in songs like Ek Akela Ek Shahar Mein film, Gharonda (1977), an expression of sorrow and pain Koyee Hota Jisko Apna, film Mere Apne (1971), Hazaar Rahein Mudke Dekhi, film, Thodi si Bewafai (1980), a nostalgic numbers Hawoon Pe Likh Do Hawaoon, film Do Duni Char (1968), Jahan Pe Savera Ho Basera, film Basera (1981), or be it Kid's aspect songs like Dhanu Ki Aankhon Mein, film Kitaab, Lakdi Ki Kathi film Masoom to the songs of new era Chai Chapa Chai, film Hutu Tu, Chal Chaiya Chaiya, film Dil Se (1999), Pani re Pani, film Maachis (1996). All songs were great and versatile.
 

Gulzar with Music Directors: 
Gulzar formed his excellent musical team in association with the various legendaries in Indian Cinema starting from early 1960's SD Burman, Hemant Kumar, Vasant Desai and in early 1970's Salil Chaudhary, Madan Mohan, and in era early 70' to 80's eventually with an immortal and an ultimate composer RD Burman (Pancham Da) who became his soulful rhythm and melodious tune of his all times' lyrics. In between he also associated with an evergreen composition of Rakesh Roshan till the end of musical era 80's. Later, in 90's with the tune of new era Vishal Bharadwaj and AR Rahman. 


 Gulzar Association with Various Music Directors Follows:
SD Burman: In very beginning of his career as mentioned in the above para, he got a privilege to compose the lyrics while he was assisting to Bimol Roy's film Bandini (1963). A famous and melodious number “Mora Gora Rang” composed by SDB and sung by Lata remained as an ultimate song in his Music Direction.

Hemant Kumar: In late 60's, Gulzar scored his numerous hit numbers in association with Hemant Da's famous Composition in Films like Khamoshi (1969). Lyrics follow:

Tum Pukar Lo Tumhara Intazaar Hai by Hemant Kumar
Humne Dekhi In Aankhon Ki Mehakti Khusboo by Lata
Wo Sham Kuch Ajeeb Thi by Kishore Kumar
Film Do Duni Char (1968). Lyrics follow:
Hawaoon Pe Likh Do by Kishore Kumar

Vasant Desai: In late 60's and early 70's, he associated with Vasant Desai's composition by giving his high theme lyrics which was brilliantly composed in Hindustani classical and semi-classical style by Vasant Desai in film Guddi (1971). Lyrics follow:

Hum Ko Man Ki Shakti Dena by Vani Jairam
Bol Re Papihara by Vani Jairam

Film Aashirvaad, (1969). Lyrics follow:
Ek Tha Bachpan by Lata
Jhir Jhir Barse by Lata
 

Salil Chaudhary: In early 70's, it was Gulzar's great achievements in association with the Music Composer Salil Chaudhary by giving his hit dialogue in film Anand (1971) under the brilliant direction of Rishikesh Mukherjee and music by SC, when Rajesh Khanna was at the supreme level in Indian cinema as a superstar and an introductory scenario of Amitabh Bachchan. 

 
Gulzar's creation reflected excellently again in the same year by his own filmography as a Direction and Lyricist in film Mere Apne (1971) music by Salil Chaudhary. Lyrics follow:
Haal Caal Tik Thak Hai By Mukesh, Kishore Kumar and Chorus
Koyee Hota Jisko Apna by Kishore Kumar


Madan Mohan and Jaidev: Later in year 1975, his association with Music Composers MM and Jaidev had wonderful creation in film Mausam. Lyrics follow:

Dil Dhoonta Hai Phir Wahi By Lata and Bhupinder
Charin Re Charin Kaise Gale Mein Pari by Rafi
Another contributions of Gulzar were in film Gharonda (1978) music by Jaidev. Lyrics follow:
Ek Akela Ek hahar Mein by Bhupinder
Do Deewane Sahar Mein by Bhupinder


Khayyam: In early 80's he associated with Composer Khaiyyam and scored a brilliant numbers in film Thodi Si Bewafai (1980). Lyrics follow:
Hazar Rahein Mudke Dekhi by Kishore and Lata
Aankhon Mein Humne Aapke by KK and Lata

RD Burman: Gulzar's most desiring and an ultimate journey in his life as a lyricist associated with the noted Music composer Rahul Dev who became his all time favorite Pancham. Gulzar always had his great and pleasurable moments with RD who was the soulful composer of his lyrics. In this era, he focused more in his lyrics with regard to innovative perspectives be it folk, devotional, comedy, tragedy, romance and gave his numerous numbers to RD's tune. This pair as lyricist and Music Director created history in Indian films and left many immortal evergreen songs follow:

O Manjhi Re, Film Khushboo 1975
Bechara Dil Kya Kare Film Khushboo 1975
Mithe Bol Bol film Kinara 1977
Ek hi Khawab film Kinara 1977
Jane Kya Sochkar Nahin Gujra film Kinara 1977
Din Ja Rahein Hai Ke raaton Ke Saye Film Dusri Sita (1977)
Tere Bina Zindagi Se and all songs of film Aandhi (1975)
Aanewala Pal Jane Wala Hai film Golmaal 1979
Beeti Na Betai Raina film Parichay 1971
Sare Ke Sare Jahan Ko Lekar film Parichay 1971
Musafir Hoon Yaaron film Parichay 1971
Tere Bina Jiya film Ghar 1978
Aaj Kal Paaon Zameen film Ghar 1978
Aap Ki Aankhon Mein film Ghar 1978
Phir Wahi Raat hai film Ghar 1978
Tujse Naaraz Nahin Zindagi film Masoom 1984
Mera Kuch Samaan Lauta film Izzajat 1986
Sili Hawa Sila Badan Film Libaas 1993 

Bhupen Hazarika: Gulzar was highly influenced with the tradition and culture of Bengal and Assam. He associated with the noted composer of Assam and in Hindi cinema and It was Gulzar's creation in film Rudaali 1995. Lyrics follow:
Dil Hum Hum Kare by Lata
Samay O Dheere Chalo by Asha Bhonsle


Hridaynath Mangeshkar: His association with Mangeshkar acquired a good combination of lyrics and classical music in film Lekin 1990. Lyrics follow:
Yaara Shili Shili by Lata and many more numbers sung by Hridaynath Mangeshkar and 
Lata Mangeshkar.


Awards Won By Gulzar: 
Gulzar has been conferred with a several prestigious awards as follows: 
National Award for Best Lyricist :
Film Ijaajat (1986), Song Mera Kuch Saaman
Filmfare Award for Best Director :
Film Mausam (1976)
Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist :
Film Gharonda (1977), Song Do Deewane Shahar Mein
Film Golmaal (1979), Song Aanewala Pal 
Film Thodi Si Bewafai (1980), Song Hazaar Rahein 
Film Masoom (1983),  Song Tujse Naaraj
Film Lekin (1991), Song Yaara Sili Sili 
Film Dil Se (1998), Song Chal Chaiya
 
Dear Readers, I wish you enjoy reading my blog on Gulzar's Immortal Creation and Compositions and come with your analysis pertaining to comments for which I will highly appreciate your kind response.

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