20 Soulful Lines Only Gulzar Sahab Could Have Written

Bollywood, lyrics and music.

They’ve never been far away from each other. In the technical sense, every Bollywood movie is a musical with beautiful, melodious tunes belted out by the most incredible singers this country has produced. But in these times, music has taken a back seat. Still there are a few people who are trying and retain the magic with their tunes or words. One of them is Gulzar Sahab.

He has given us the best years of his writing prowess and continues to be a potent poet in these unromantic times.

Here are a few lyrics from his most beautiful verses that transformed into unforgettable songs.

1. Tujhse Naraaz Nahi Zindagi, Masoom (1983)

 

2. Musafir Hun Yaaron, Parichay (1972)

 

3. Tere Bina Zindagi Se Koi, Aandhi (1975)

 

4. Aanewala Pal, Golmaal (1979)

 

5. Aye Zindagi, Gale Laga Le, Sadma (1983)

 

6. Mera Wo Samaan lauta Do, Ijaazat (1987)

 

7. Aasmaan Ke Paar Shayad, Rockford (1999)

 

8. Is Mod Se Jaate Hain, Aandhi (1975)

 

9. Bol Halke Halke, Jhoom Barabar Jhoom (2007)

 

10. Lakeerein, Kya Dilli Kya Lahore (2014)

 

11. Jhelum, Haider (2014)

 

12. Thoda Hai Thode Ki Zaroorat Hai, Khatta Meetha (1978)

 

13. Chod Aye Hum Vo Galiyaan, Maachis (1996)

 

14. Dil Se Re, Dil Se (1998)

 

15. Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji, Ishqiya (2010)

 

 

16. Roj Roj Aankho Tale, Jeeva (1986)

 

 

17. Haath Chootein Bhi Toh, Pinjar (2003)

 

18. Tum Pukaar Lo, Khamoshi (1969)

 

19. Mora Gora Ang Lai Le, Bandini (1963)

 

20. Bekaraan, Saat Khoon Maaf (2011)

Thank you, Sir, for keeping the magic of delicate lyrics and music alive for us. 🙂

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