Sampooran Singh Kalra (born 18 August 1936), known popularly by his pen name Gulzar, is an Indian poet, lyricist and director. He primarily writes in Hindi-Urdu and has also written in Punjabi and several dialects of Hindi such as Braj Bhasha, Khariboli, Haryanvi and Marwari.
Gulzar was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2004 for his contribution to the arts and the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2002. He has won a number of National Film Awards and Filmfare Awards. In 2009, he won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Jai Ho" in the film Slumdog Millionaire (2008). On 31 January 2010, the same song won him a Grammy Award in the category of Grammy Award for Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media.
Gulzar's poetry is partly published in three compilations: Chand Pukhraaj Ka, Raat Pashminey Ki and Pandrah Paanch Pachattar (15-05-75). His short stories are published in Raavi-paar (also known as Dustkhat in Pakistan) and Dhuan (smoke).
As a lyricist, Gulzar is best known for his association with the music directors Rahul Dev Burman, A. R. Rahman and Vishal Bhardwaj. He has also worked with other leading Bollywood music directors including Sachin Dev Burman, Salil Chowdhury, Shankar Jaikishan, Hemant Kumar, Laxmikant-Pyarelal, Madan Mohan, Rajesh Roshan and Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy. Along with lyrics, he has also contributed in many films as script, story and dialogue writer. Films directed by him have also won numerous awards and have been critically acclaimed. He also had worked on small screen by creating series Mirza Ghalib and Tahreer Munshi Premchand ki among others. He wrote lyrics for several Doordarshan serials including Hello Zindagi, Potli Baba ki and Jungle Book.
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For good friends Fulbert and Gulzar, it was supposed to be just another topsy-turvy 1990's sunny Los Angeles day at El Sendero Community College... but some turvies are topsier than others! Enter Salvatore Baxter, Fulbert's roommate who opens a wormhole in their delicate universe. Will Fulbert recover after seeing his beloved run to Gulzar? Will Salvatore recover after seeing his ex-beloved run to Fulbert? Will Victor recover after seeing his friend's beloved stash mannequin stolen by one destined for Snow D? Hone up on your Dickens and semantics skills, throw on a pair of Dickies, and prepare for a snowy ride!!!
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War and poverty force Gulzar, a young tourist boatman, to run away from Kashmir with his best friend. But a military crackdown derails their escape, and they become trapped in Gulzar's lake village. Waiting for conditions to change, they discover a mysterious woman, braving the curfew to research the dying lake. As Gulzar falls for her, rivalry and jealousy threaten his boyhood friendship and their plans of escape. Gulzar must choose between a new life and a new love. The first film set in the endangered lake communities of Kashmir, Valley of Saints blends fiction and documentary to bring audiences inside this unique world.
Chitra:
Kachche Rang Utar Jaane Do
Mausam Hai Guzar Jaane Do
Gulzar:
Woh Kab Tak Intezar Karti
Kohre Mein Khada Hua Pul To Nazar Aa Raha Tha
Lekin Uske Sire Nazar Nahin Aate The
Kabhi Lagta Uske Donon Sire Ek Hi Taraf Hain
Aur Kabhi Lagta Is Pul Ka Koi Sira Nahin Hai
Shaam Bujh Rahi Thi Aur Aanewale Ki Koi Aahat Nahin Thi Kahin
Neeche Behta Dariya Keh Raha Tha
Aao Mere Aaghosh Mein Aa Jaao
Main Tumhari Badnaami Ke Saare Daag Chhupa Loon
Mitti Ke Is Shareer Se Bahut Khel Chuke
Is Khilone Rang Ab Utarne Lage Hain
Chitra:
(Kachche Rang Utar Jaane Do
Mausam Hai Guzar Jaane Do) 2
Nadi Mein Itna Hai Pani Sab Dhul Jayega
Matti Ka Tila Hai Yeh Ghul Jayega
Itni Si Mitti Hai Nadiya Ko Behna Hai
Nadiya Ko Behne Do Sare Rang Bikhar Jaane Do
Subah Subah Ik Khaab Ki Dastak Par Darwaaja Khola
Dekha Sarhad Ke Uss Paar Se Kuchh Mehmaan Aaye Hain
Aankhon Se Maayus Saare, Chehare Saare Sune Sunaaye
Paanv Dhoye Haath Dhulaaye, Aangan Mein Aasan Lagwaaye
Aur Tandoor Pe Makki Ke Kuchh Mote Mote Rot Pakaaye
Potali Mein Mehmaan Mere
Pichhale Saalon Ki Fasalon Ka Gudh Laaye The
Aankh Khuli Toh Dekha Ghar Mein Koyi Nahi Tha
Aankh Lagaakar Dekha Toh Tandoor Abhi Tak Bujha Nahi Tha
Aur Honto Par Mithe Gudh Ka Jaayaka Abb Tak Chipak Raha Tha
Khaab Tha Shaayad Khaab Hi Hoga
Sarhad Par Kal Raat Suna Tha Ek Chali Thi Goli
Sarhad Par Kal Raat Suna Hai Kuchh Khaabon Ka Khun Huwa Hai
Subah Subah, Subah Subah
Subah Subah Ik Khaab Ki Dastak Par Darwaaja Khola
Subah Subah, Subah Subah Ik Khaab Ki Dastak Par Darwaaja Khola
Dekha Sarhad Ke Uss Paar Se Kuchh Mehmaan Aaye Hain
Aankhon Se Maayus Saare, Chehare Saare Sune Sunaaye
Subah Subah, Subah Subah
Paanv Dhoye Haath Dhulaaye, Aangan Mein Aasan Lagwaaye
Aur Tandoor Pe Makki Ke Kuchh Mote Mote Rot Pakaaye
Potali Mein Mehmaan Mere
Pichhale Saalon Ki Fasalon Ka Gudh Laaye The
Subah Subah, Subah Subah
Aankh Khuli Toh Dekha, Ghar Mein Koyi Nahi Tha
Aankh Lagaakar Dekha Toh Tandoor Abhi Tak Bujha Nahi Tha
Aur Honto Par Mithe Gudh Ka Jaayaka Abb Tak Chipak Raha Tha
Khaab Tha Shaayad Khaab Hi Hoga
Sarhad Par Kal Raat Suna Hai Chali Thi Goli
Sarhad Par Kal Raat Suna Hai Kuchh Khaabon Ka Khun Huwa Hai
Subah Subah, Subah Subah......
Aankhon Ko Visa Nahi Lagata, Sapano Ki Sarhad Hoti Nahi
Band Aankhon Se Roj Main Sarhad Paar Chala Jaata Hoon
Milane Mehandi Hasan Se
Sunata Hoon Unaki Aawaaj Ko Chot Lagi Hai
Aur Ghajal Khaamosh Hai Saamane Baithi Huyi
Kaanp Rahe Hain Hont Ghajal Ke
Phir Bhi Unn Aankhon Ka Lehaja Badala Nahi (2)
Jab Kehate Hai Sukh Gaye Hain Phul Kitaabon Mein
Yaar Faraaj Bhi Bichhad Gaye Hai Shaayad Mile Woh Khaabon Mein
Band Aankhon Se Roj Main Sarhad Paar Chala Jaata Hoon
Aankhon Ko Visa Nahi Lagata, Sapano Ki Sarhad Koi Nahi