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An ardent lover of art, who weaves love, compassion and intimacy into soulful pieces of music, is what Gulzar Sahab is all about. Born on August 18, 1934 Sampooran Singh Kalra (Gulzar) is a renowned Indian poet, lyricist and film director. Gulzar is married to veteran actress Rakhee and they are proud parents of daughter Meghna Gulzar. Today Gulzar Sahab turns 81, but still his quest for delivering the best hasn’t faded away. He knows how to move forward with time and that’s what makes him the best. (ALSO READ: Gulzar turns 81: Twitterati celebrate birthday of versatile lyricist)
On his 81st birthday, we bring to you the top 7 best songs of Gulzar Sahab.
1. Musafir Hoon Yaro
When you have the deadly combination of R.D. Burman, Kishore Kumar and Gulzar, there is possibly nothing that can go wrong. Musafir Hoon Yaro from the film Parichay,is undoubtedly one of the most iconic songs in the history of Indian cinema.
2. Tujhse Naaraz Nahin Zindagi
Tujhse Naaraz nahin Zindagi is among those very few songs that will always be alive within all of us. Gulzar’s lyrics bring the perfect innocence into this heavenly song from the 1983’s Masoom.
3. Tere Bina Zindagi se Koi
Even today when you hear this iconic song from the film Aandhi, it gives you chills. The depth and meaning of the lyrics penned by Gulzar and the voice of Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar makes it the ultimate golden song of Bollywood.
4. Naina Thag lenge
We wonder how Gulzar Sahab always manages to enthrall and surprise us with his terrific songs. Naina Thag lenge, from the film Omkara is undisputedly one of the best works of Gulzar.
5. Bol na Halke Halke
Gulzar’s lyrics in the voice of Rahat Fateh Ali Khan makes us feel ecstatic. Bol Na Halke Halke from the film Jhoom Barabar Jhoom is the ultimate song of love and compassion, and one cannot get enough of this beautiful music track.
6. Saathiya
Love and romance oozes out from the lyrics of this soulful title track from the film Saathiya. Gulzar’s lyrics and AR Rahman’s music makes this song very likable and praise-worthy.
7. Dil Ka Mijaaz
This song from the film Dedh Ishqiya proves that Gulzar Sahab is the undisputed winner of musical poems. Dil Ka Mijaaz entwines us and takes us into the beautiful world of love and romance.
Gulzar Sahab is worth every praise and accolade that he has received in his lifetime. Our industry is truly blessed to have such a great artist and we wish that he continues to mesmerize us with his beautiful songs. We wish Gulzar Sahab a very happy birthday.
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