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Rajendra Krishan (June 6, 1919 Jalalpur Jattan - Mumbai -1988), also credited as Rajinder Krishan, was an Indian poet, lyricist and screenwriter.
Rajendra Krishan was born in a Duggal family of Jalalpur Jattan[citation needed] of Gujrat District (in present day Pakistan). He moved to Shimla in search of employment; his eldest brother Madholal Duggal was already employed there. He was attracted towards poetry during his school days. After completing his education, he worked as a clerk in the municipal office till 1942. He used to participate in the poetry contests organized by newspapers.
In the mid-1940s, Krishan shifted to Mumbai to become a screenwriter. His first screenplay was Janta (1947). His first film as a lyricist was Zanjeer (1947). He was first noted for the script and lyrics of the Motilal-Suraiya starrer Aaj Ki Rat (1948). After the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi, Krishan wrote a song Suno Suno Aye Duniyawalon, Bapu Ki Yeh Amar Kahani. The song was sung by Mohammed Rafi and composed by Husnlal Bhagatram, and was a great hit. He also tasted success as a lyricist with the films Badi Bahen (1949) and Lahore (1949).
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BALMA BADA NADAAN RE - LATA - RAJENDRA KRISHAN -C RAMCHANDRA (ALBELA 1951)
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