Sampoorna Singh Kalra, aka Gulzar Sahab is a living legend known prominently for his shayaris (poems) and song lyrics. There is a magic in every single word that Gulzar Sahab has penned. The Urdu poet who has managed to stay relevant even today simply by infusing emotions in his timeless lyrics.
Such is his expertise that he can write songs for kids (Mowgli’s Jungle Jungle Pata Chala Hain), item songs (Bunty Aur Babli’s Kajra Ra Re) and romantic songs (Sadma’s Ae Zindagi Gale Laga Le). Whether it is Madan Mohan’s voice or A.R Rehman’s voice, when his words are brought to life, you want to hear the songs on repeat which is a rare scenario in today’s techno dominated music world.
Gulzar Sahab is the only man on the face of this earth to be bestowed with an Oscar, Grammy as well as a National Award. The words penned by this maestro are ageless, managing to strike a chord with every music lover, irrespective of age. Whether it is ‘Humko Mann Ki Shakti Dena’, ‘Lakdi Ki Kathi’, or ‘Aye Ajnabi’, you are sure to remember all the words and you will, in all probability, hum those songs even while reading this piece.
Here are some of Gulzar Sahab’s best lyrics that might just prompt you to listen to them right away.
Aanewala Pal Janewala hai (Golmaal):
Ek bar wakt se lamha gira kahee
Ek bar wakt se lamha gira kahee
Wahan dastan milee lamha kahee nahee
Thoda sa hasake, thoda sa rulake
Pal yeh bhee janewala hai ho ho…
Aanewala pal janewala hai
Ho sake toh isame jindagee bita do
Tujhse Naaraz Nahin Zindagi (Masoom):
Jeene ke liye, socha hi nahi,
Dard sambhalne honge.
Muskuraye toh, muskurane ke,
karz utaarne honge.
Musafir Hoon Yaro (Parichay):
Musafir Hoon Yaaron Na Ghar Hai Na Thikaana
Hm Hm He
Musafir Hoon Yaaron Na Ghar Hai Na Thikaana
Mujhe Chalte Jaana Hai Bas Chalte Jaana
Ek Raah Ruk Gayi To Aur Jud Gayi
Main Muda To Saath Saath Raah Mud Gayi
Hawa Ke Paron Par Mera Aashiyaana
Yaaram (Ek Thi Dayaan):
Ho suraj se pehle jagayenge
Aur akhbaar ki sab surkhiyaan hum gungunayenge
Pesh karenge garm chai phir
Koi khabar aayi na pasand toh, end badal denge