Gulzar

Gulzar

calendar_today 1934 – present Alive location_on Mumbai, India auto_stories Modern Era

person Biography

Gulzar is a legendary Indian poet, lyricist, screenwriter, and film director. After being uprooted by the Partition in 1947, he moved to Mumbai and worked as a car mechanic while pursuing his passion for literature through the Progressive Writers’ Association. He was mentored by director Bimal Roy, who gave him his first break. Over six decades, he has redefined Indian cinema and literature with his unique imagery, sensitive storytelling, and the invention of the Triveni (a three-line poetic form)

library_books Notable Works

Films (Direction): Mere Apne (1971), Aandhi (1975), Mausam (1975), Angoor (1982), Maachis (1996). Poetry & Books: Raat Pashmine Ki, Chand Pukhraaj Ka, Triveni, Ravi Paar (Short stories). Lyrics: "Mora Gora Ang Layle" (Bandini), "Tere Bina Zindagi Se" (Aandhi), "Tujhse Naraz Nahin Zindagi" (Masoom), "Jai Ho" (Slumdog Millionaire). Television: Mirza Ghalib (1988) – the iconic biographical series starring Naseeruddin Shah

info Details

Born
18 August 1934
Location
Mumbai, India
Era
Modern Era
Born In
Born in Dina, Jhelum District, now Pakistan
Total Works
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