Sampoorna Singh Kalra, popularly known as Gulzar, turned 75 today. He is a prominent Bollywood lyricist, director and poet. In his musical career of more than four decades, the writer has been awarded the Academy Award for Best Original Song and the Padma Bhushan alongwith several Filmare and National Film Awards. Here's a look at the glorious lyricist's works.
Dhan Ta Nan from the movie Kaminey has already set the nation abuzz with its cool lyrics and foot-tapping music.
Gulzar's Jai Ho from the movie Slumdog Millionaire, which won him the Academy Award for Best Original Song became so popular that it was eventually adopted and remixed by American pop band Pussycat Dolls.
Love Mera Hit from the movie Billu featuring Deepika Padukone opposite Shah Rukh Khan became a huge hit among music lovers.
The movie Yuvraaj starring Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif and Anil Kapoor failed to click with the audience but its songs stood upon well among listeners.
Besides Amitabh Bachchan's funky look in Jhoom Baraber Jhoom, the flick stayed in the news with its highly entertaining title song.
Barso Re from the Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan starrer Guru became a huge hit amongst music lovers.
Beedhi from the movie Omkara continues to rule the discos even today.
The song Kajra Re from Bunty aur Babli, comprised the whole 'Bachchan parivar' and remained on top of the music charts for several weeks. The song won Gulzar the a Fimfare Award for Best Lyricist.
O Humdum Suniyo Re from the movie Saathiya became a huge hit. The movie's title track also ruled the musical charts for days.
One of the most remowned hits of the 1990s was Chaiya Chaiya, a peppy number from Dil Se which fetched Gulzar another Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist.
Another hit coming from the Gulzar's pen was Chappa Chappa from the movie Maachis
The song Lakdi Ki Kaathi from Masoom still reminds many of their chilhood memories.
Besides giving a hilarious laugh, Golmal also featured Aane wala pal sung by Kishore Kumar and composed by R D Burman. The song is still an all time hit.
Gulzar was at his best with Kahin door jab din dhal jaye in Anand.
Musafir Hoon Yaaron sung by Kishore Kumar from Parichay is another all time favourite number of music lovers.
Bandini was Gulzar's debut movie as a lyricist. The movie's music was composed by Salil Choudhary and Lata Mangeshkar lent her voice to the famous song mora gora ang ley liye.
