This man was almost unknown to even guys who saw Bollywood movies by the dozens. He appeared in song credits sporadically, but was not talked about afterwards, like other lyricist bandhus (brothers). Probably was a shy recluse, not a go-getter. But look at the lyrics he wrote. In a word, amazing.
Anand- Kahin door jab din dhal jaaye, saanjh ki dulhan badan churaye, chupke se aaye and Zindagi kaisi hai paheli, kabhi to hasaye, kabhi ye rulaye
Rajnigandha- Rajnigandha phool tumhare mehke yun hi jeevan mein, and even better, Kai baar yun hi dekha hai, yeh jo man ki seema rekha hai, man todne lagta hai
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and Rimjhim gire saawan, from Manzil, and the Baaton Baaton Mein songs like Uthe sabke kadam dekho rum pum pum, and Na bole tum na maine kuch kaha.
These days lyricists are not even credited in TV shows and radio shows. Is it because they write forgettable stuff?
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All four songs are my favorites. Super stuff. Yogesh bhai, wonderful stuff. Ah, for a rainy evening and a rum and coke and these songs.
All four songs are my favorites. Super stuff. Yogesh bhai, wonderful stuff. Ah, for a rainy evening and a rum and coke and these songs.
These are wonderful songs. Some of which I know by rote. Sadly, I was not aware of this unsung gentleman.
I think my blogger has decided to make me happy by making every comment appear twice. I am happy. Yes, Hari, agreed. The lyrics of rum pum pum are inspiring!
Meghna, Times Now did a tribute yesterday. That shows TV channels CAN do some good things if they want to.
Sure they can; if only they did. Anyhow, I missed that telecast.
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