Lyricist Gulzar, or Gulzarsaab as he is respectfully referred to as by the Hindi film industry, has often been described as the poet who has revolutionized the Hindi film lyrics by using simple words in a complicated phraseology. Yet he has succeeded in making the ethereal connection both to the classes as well as the masses,without compromising on his intellectual self. Gulzarsaab began his film career as an assistant to Mr.Bimal Roy,he left an indelible impression on the young Gulzarsaab by his non-compromising definition of good cinema being automatically commercial, with special emphasis on a comprehensive screenplay, and on appropriate usage of music. Gulzarsaab’s early influences also included Mr.Hrishikesh Mukherjee and Mr. Hemant Kumar, both of whom he had the honour of being an assistant to. With the necessary confidence one acquires after assisting such legendary filmmakers, Gulzarsaab, penned his first songs for films especially also being acutely aware that one of his mentors would give him the window of opportunity to showcase his poetic talents. Bimal Roy’s "Bandini" was the first film for which he was assigned the role of lyricist although his first Hindi film, as a lyricist, to be released was "Kabuliwala". His reputation was established from this first film itself with such all-time great songs like ’Ae mere pyare watan…’ and ’Ganga aaye kahan se…’. These two films were quickly followed by a lot of lyricist assignments in the 60s notable amongst which were the lyrics penned for films like "Sannata", "Biwi Aur Makaan","Do Dooni Char", and especially "Khamoshi". The last mentioned film redefined the direction film lyrics would take in the next decade with special emphasis on the songs capturing the pathos of the given situation rather than being a relief filler with inane love couplets. After getting his due recognition as a lyricist, Gulzarsaab turned his attention towards scriptwriting, and as a natural extension, towards making his own films. His directorial debut, "Mere Apne"(1971), was a brave attempt in capturing the generation gap of the prevalent times, as seen through the eyes of its two main protagonists, an old widow (Meena Kumari in her brilliant last screen performance) and a young unemployed youth (Vinod Khanna). Gulzarsaab, since then, has given us a lot of beautiful poignant moments in the films he has made. His great contribution to the annals of great Indian filmmaking is exemplified by films like "Aandhi", "Koshish", "Parichay", "Mausam", "Lekin","Maachis" and "Hu Tu Tu". He has continued to pen lyrics gaining critical as well as commercial acclaim (his hits include the soundtracks of "Satya" and "Dil Se"). Besides the innumerable songs that he has penned, Gulzarsaab has written over 60 films and directed 17 films. He also continues to write poetry in Urdu (his successful collaboration with singer Jagjit Singh titled "Marasim" is the latest of his poetic ventures).

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Gulzar
Date of Birth : 18 August 1936
Place of Birth : Dina, British India (now Pakistan)
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Gulzar Filmography
Bioscopewala
as Lyricist
Pataakha
as Lyricist
Soorma
as Lyricist
Raazi
as Lyricist
Motu Patlu – King of Kings
as Lyricist
OK Jaanu
as Lyricist, Dialogue Writer
Rangoon
as Lyricist
Drishyam
as Lyricist
Mirzya
as Story Writer, Screenplay Writer, Lyricist
Kya Dilli Kya Lahore
as Lyricist
Filmography as
Filmography as
- Adventure
- Action
- Children
- Comedy
- Drama
- Romance
- Thriller
- Epic
- Fantasy
- Musical
- Period
- War
- Family
- Crime
- Mystery
- Social
- Sports
- Biographical
Dil Se
As lyricist
Lal Salaam
As lyricist
Kaminey
As lyricist
Raajneeti
As lyricist
7 Khoon Maaf
As lyricist
Asoka
As lyricist
Dus Kahaniyaan
As story-writer
Dumkata
As lyricist
Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola
As lyricist
Bunty Aur Babli
As lyricist
Billu
As lyricist
Chupke Chupke
As dialogue-editor,dialogue-writer,screenplay-writer
Bioscopewala
As lyricist
Pataakha
As lyricist
Raazi
As lyricist
Kya Dilli Kya Lahore
As lyricist
Jab Tak Hai Jaan
As lyricist
OK Jaanu
As dialogue-writer,lyricist
Mirzya
As lyricist,screenplay-writer,story-writer
Paheli
As lyricist
Dedh Ishqiya
As lyricist
Jab Tak Hai Jaan
As lyricist
Raazi
As lyricist
Ek Thi Daayan
As lyricist
Dedh Ishqiya
As lyricist
7 Khoon Maaf
As lyricist
Dil Se
As lyricist
Asoka
As lyricist
Paheli
As lyricist
Maya Memsaab
As lyricist
Ek Thi Daayan
As lyricist
Yuvvraaj
As lyricist
Namak Haraam
As dialogue-writer,screenplay-writer
Dil Se
As lyricist
Mausam
As dialogue-writer,director,lyricist,screenplay-writer,story-writer
Veer
As lyricist
Dumkata
As lyricist
Anand
As dialogue-writer,lyricist,screenplay-writer
Bandini
As lyricist
Dus Tola
As lyricist
Hum Panchi Ek Daal Ke
As lyricist
Ek Thi Daayan
As lyricist
Maya Memsaab
As lyricist
Soorma
As lyricist
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- 2018
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- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011
- 2010
- 2009
- 2008
- 2007
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- 2005
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Mirzya
as Lyricist, Screenplay Writer, Story Writer
Motu Patlu – King of Kings
as Lyricist
Drishyam
as Lyricist
Ek Thi Daayan
as Lyricist
Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola
as Lyricist
Chaurahen – Crossroads
as Lyricist
Jab Tak Hai Jaan
as Lyricist
Yuvvraaj
as Lyricist
Blue Umbrella
as Lyricist
Guru
as Lyricist
Dus Kahaniyaan
as Story Writer
No Smoking
as Lyricist
Bombay High
as Lyricist
Jhoom Barabar Jhoom
as Lyricist
Just Married
as Lyricist
Dumkata
as Lyricist
Maqbool
as Lyricist
Lal Salaam
as Lyricist
Leela
as Lyricist
Makdee
as Lyricist
Saathiya
as Dialogue Writer, Lyricist
Filhaal
as Lyricist
Fiza
as Lyricist
Jahan Tum Le Chalo
as Lyricist
Hu Tu Tu
as Director, Lyricist, Screenplay Writer, Story Writer
Khoobsurat
as Lyricist
Maachis
as Dialogue Writer, Director, Lyricist, Story Writer
Maya Memsaab
as Lyricist
Rudaali
as Lyricist
Lekin
as Director
Ijaazat
as Dialogue Writer, Director, Screenplay Writer
Masoom
as Lyricist, Story Writer
Aandhi
as Dialogue Writer, Director, Lyricist, Screenplay Writer
Chupke Chupke
as Dialogue Editor, Dialogue Writer, Screenplay Writer
Faraar
as Story Writer
Khushboo
as Director
Mausam
as Dialogue Writer, Director, Lyricist, Screenplay Writer, Story Writer
Achanak
as Director
Namak Haraam
as Dialogue Writer, Screenplay Writer
Sunghursh
as Dialogue Writer
Bandini
as Lyricist
Sadma
as Lyricist
Actor
as Cast
Maya Machhindra
as Cast
Lal Dupatta
as Cast
Shahnawaz
as Cast
Extra Girl
as Cast
Yadgar
as Cast
Amanat
as Cast
Mera Khwab
as Cast
Jawani
as Cast
Nirdosh
as Cast
Gramophone Singer
as Cast
Three Hundred Days and After
as Cast
Shaher Ka Jadoo
as Cast
Chandrahasa
as Cast
Bhedi Khanjar
as Cast
God Of War
as Cast
Golden Dagger
as Cast
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