ABOUT GULZAAR
Gulzaar.the name itself speaks about what his lyrics can do to his fans. Safed Kauwa, as his pal Pancham called him, his real name was Sampooran Singh. He was born in Deena, which is now in Pakistan. He started his career as a lyricist with Bimal Roy's Bandini, with his first song Mora Gora Ang layee le.
Gulzaar turned to film direction with Mere Apne in 1971. In his films too, Gulzaarsaab retained the soul of a poet.
Gulzaarsaab also gave a huge contribution to the small screen when he did Mirza Galib for television.
MY PERSONAL FAVOURITES
1. Tujhse Naraaz nahi jindagi
This gem from the film Masoom earned him the filmfare award for 1983, just one of the many he got.
Aankh agar bhar aayee to
Boonde chalak jaayegi.
Kal kya pata, inke liye,
Aankhe taras jaayegi.
2. Mera Kuch Saamaan
The magical team of Gulzaarsaab-R.D.Burman-Asha Bhonsle cast their spell in this free verse, from the film Ijaazat, in the year 1987(I may be wrong about the year). This song earned the National Award for Gulzaarsaab. In fact, all songs from this film were great. One can never forget the songs like Katra Katraand Khaali haath shaam aayee hain.
3. Dil Dhundata hain
This wonderful song from Mausam was a treat for the audience. Tuned by Madan Mohan, this song came in two moods - both in different tunes. Year 1976.
4. Tere Bina Jindagi se koi
Well.what can I say about this bliss? The nostalgic mood of this song is bound to take over your heart and soul. R.D.Burman has done justice to the soulful https://lyrics. What adds to that nostalgia are the dialogues that are intertwined in-between the song.in the expressive voice of Sanjeev Kumar and the distinguished tone of Suchitra Sen. From the film Aandhi, released in 1975. Also add Is Mod se Jaate Hain from the same film.
5. Hawaaon pe likh doon
This was a song that, according to me, was the first to show a glimpse of that sensitive mind of Gulzaarsaab. From the film Do duni chaar, this song was tuned to music by Hemant Kumar. The year was 1968.
6. Musafir hoon Yaaron
The team of Gulzaar and R.D.Burman came together for the very first time. Over the years, this pair gave many more hit creations. But this was their very first song together, in the film Parichay in 1972.
7. Maine Tere Liye hi
This song from Anand, released in 1973, was indeed a song that touched your heart.
Choti baaten, choti choti baaton ki hain yaaden badi
Bhoole nahi, beeti hui ek choti ghadi
Music by Salil Chowdhury.
8. Hazaar Raahe mud ke dekhi
This song from Thodi si Bewafai was another Filmfare award winner in the year 1980. Music by Khaiyyam.
9. Aanewala Pal Jaanewala Hain
This award winning song from Golmaal was a three way treat. Beautiful lyrics, mind blowing music by R.D.Burman and superb singing by Kishore Kumar. The year was 1979.
10. A aa e ee
Gulzaarsaab's evergreen children's song from Kitaab. For trivia seekers, R.D.Burman had specially brought in school benches in the studio for the rhythm of the song, to give it the authentic schoolboys colour. The year was 1978.
P.S.- Considering the amount of quality work Gulzaarsaab has done, I am going past the allotted mark of 10. Please allow me this liberty, as the garden of flowers still has many other beautiful flowers to be picked.
11. Naam Gum jaayega
Only Lata could have sung this song. Fantastic lyrics with beautiful music by R.D.Burman. Film was Kinaara and the year, 1977.
12. Tum Pukaar lo
Mesmerizing music and voice of Hemant Kumar, what was forgotten amidst this were the soulful https://lyrics. Superb number from Khamoshi, released in 1969. One more lyrical bliss from this film was Wo shaam kuch ajeeb thee.
13. Chaddi pahan ke phool khila hain
Even Walt Disney would have been amazed at the way Gulzaarsaab has described the character Mowgli of Jungle book. One of the many title songs he wrote for television. Music by Vishal Bharadwaj.
14. Surmai shaam Is tarah aaye
In fact, all songs from this film Lekin were great. Released in 1990, and tuned by Hridaynath Mangeshkar, one cannot forget the songs like Joothe naina bole, Yara sili sili and Kesariya Balma.
15. Raah pe rahte hain
The film was Namkeen. The year was 1981. Also worth mentioning is the song Aanki chali Baanki chali, with Gulzaarsaab's commentary in between. Check this out.
16. Thodi si zameen
Again teamed up with his favourite Pancham, this is a song you should not miss. The film was Sitara, and the year was 1980.
17. Do Deewane shahar mein
Check this number from Gharonda. The year was 1978. Also check out the other extreme of this thought Ek akela is shahar mein.
IN CONCLUSION
Well folks.the garden still has many flowers, but I will wind up now as the review has gone well above the patience of the reader! Hehe!
But, on an ending note, I would like to tell you all that I have not included his non-film albums, which are another treasure altogether. But do check out his private albums like Dil Padosi hain(Raat Christmas ki thee, Shaam se aankh mein nami si hain et al) and Marasim.
Thank you for reading. Please leave a comment to tell me how you liked this review.
