Gulzar turned 73 today

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He went on to become the first Indian lyricist to win the prestigious Academy Award this year for ‘Slumdog Millionaire’. Today the noted poet, lyricist and director celebrates his birthday.

Gulzar has given Indian Cinema abundant wealth of musical compositions and boosted the Hindi films. He has won several awards including Padma Bhushan, Sahitya Akademi Award, many Filmfare and National Awards.

Do you remember the famous ‘Jungle Book’ that was shown on Doordarshan? Well, the famous title song of the cartoon series was penned by Gulzar. He has given Bollywood famous songs through films like ‘Guddi’, ‘Anand’, ‘Maachis’, ‘Dil Se’, ‘Guru’ and lots more. And who can forget his peppy song, “Kajra Re” from ‘Bunty Aur Babli’? His latest are ‘Raavan’ and ‘Kaminey’.

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Ankit 18 August 2009
09:29:26 am

Happy Birthday Sir.

pardesi 18 August 2009
09:32:51 pm

This really is an interview of Vishal Bharadwaj, but I post the part relevant to the “poet laureate”!
http://rajasen.wordpress.com/2.....-bhardwaj/

The music has already clicked. The film’s title track, Kaminey, is a work of art sung by Vishal with lyrics by his mentor, Gulzar – but it is the album’s club track, Dhan Te Nan that has really gotten audiences enraptured. Bhardwaj considers the sound a classic Indian sound effect, a staple of our cinema that became so completely ingrained with our storytelling that, even now, if we narrate any story with lots of drama, we often use the fanfare sound to emphasise the entry of the antagonist or some such major twist. He first came up with the ‘dhan te nan, nana nana’ riff ten years ago in a 40-minute short film called Dhan Te Nan, a zany absurd farce that has now been boiled down into this hit song.

He shoves a lot of credit in Gulzarsaab’s direction, the Oscar-winning lyricist seeming to save the very best of his work for his star protégé. “It’s more of a father-son relationship now,” explains Vishal, saying that Gulzarsaab’s input goes far beyond lyrics as he selects story ideas, helps during the overall scripting and characterisations and essentially stays around throughout the creative process. Vishal is constantly decrying the lack of quality writers in the country, and having one of the finest by his side is an unquestioned asset, but as a producer, isn’t he tempted to nudge the great man back into direction? There’s a gleam in Vishal’s eyes. “We have all been pressurizing him a lot. Bahut time ho gaya. He must direct a film now.”

Rocky 19 August 2009
11:29:18 am

Both Omkara and kaminey have great Lyrics, Guru was average IMO
looking forward to Raavan

Ankit 20 August 2009
06:23:32 am

Mera kuch saamaan tumhare paas pada hai
O saavan ke kuch bheege bheege din rakhe hain
Aur mere ik khat main lipti raat padi hai
Woh raat bhulaa do, mera woh saamaan lauta do
mera kuch saamaan tumhaare paas pada hai

Patjhad hai kuch … hai na ?
O patjhad main kuch patton ke girne kee aahat
Kaanon main ek baar pahan ke laut aai thee
Patajhad ki woh shaakh abhi tak kaanp rahi hai
Woh shaakh gira do, mera woh saamaan lauta do

Ek akeli chhataree main jab aadhe aadhe bheeg rahe the
Aadhe sookhe aadhe geele, sukha to main le aaye thi
Geela mann shayad bistar ke paas pada ho
Woh bhijwa do, mera woh saamaan lauta do

Ek so sola chaand ki ratain ek tumhare kaandhe ka til
Geeli mahendi ki khushbu, jhoot mooth ke shikwe kuch
Jhooth mooth ke wade sab yaad karaa do
Sab bhijwa do, mera woh saamaan lauta do

Ek ijaazat de do bas, jab isko dafanaungi
Main bhi wahi so jaungee
Main bhi wahi so jaungee

Rocky 21 August 2009
07:45:46 am

http://www.bollywoodhungama.co.....index.html

Re.-Every time Vishal and I get to explore a new facet in Hindi film music. Kaminey is unlike anything I’ve written before. But I must tell you, my favourite song is not Dhan Te Nan’ but the title song by Vishal Bhardwaj. I’ve written some thoughtful words there. Unfortunately, it’s only the fast-paced rhythm-oriented numbers that work these days. And no one is listening to the words there anyway,” laughs Gulzar.

Gulzar Sahab, My fav song is also the title song and the words in that song are really thoughtful and Kaminey !!!

Ankit 21 August 2009
10:28:56 am

Although I am a big fan fan of Gulzar Saab, I disagree with his point on Kaminey is more of a term for endearment. I think it needs to be stopped now as people are getting more and more careless and casual nowadays and have started using even ma, behen ki gaali with a friendly attitude than a negative attitude. I have see people using ma, behen ki gaali even if they don’t intend to speak negatively. Such abusive language is getting more and more casual and 5-6 years from now we might see somebody giving a writeup saying even ma, behen ki gaali are used for endearment.
I think Gulzar saab being a very sensible man should try not to promote it just for the sake of the film. Kaminey word in the film is not related anywhere to endearment but holds its true meaning in the film.

rks 21 August 2009
10:40:37 am

Kamina is used in bad sense most of the times but could be used for near ones to show affection. Even Maa Behan ki gaali within friends (though rare) can be seen/heard. Example – In “Gran Torino” the exchange between Barber and Client Eastwood character was always full of invectives.

Ankit 21 August 2009
11:35:08 am

rks,

But IMO a sensible man like Gulzar shouldn’t promoting that word, I think. The point is at present it wouldn’t be so much of a problem, but this will grow and later we might never hear the word Kaminey again, as they would be replaced by ma, behen ki gaaliyan.

No that if Gulzar doesn’t promote it or speaks against it would make any difference but I think being such a respected senior citizen of India, he shouldn’t do it.

Ankit 21 August 2009
11:38:47 am

Sorry for the grammatical errors , I am half asleep.

rks,

But IMO a sensible man like Gulzar shouldn’t promoting that word. The point is at present it wouldn’t be so much of a problem, but this will grow and later we might never hear the word Kaminey again, as they would be replaced by ma, behen ki gaaliyan.

Not that if Gulzar doesn’t promote it or speaks against it would make any difference but I think being such a respected senior citizen of India, he shouldn’t do it.

rks 26 August 2009
02:17:35 pm

Kids swear it’s only words

Rocky 26 August 2009
02:46:40 pm

I guess Ankit got it right !!

rks 26 August 2009
03:25:54 pm

Rocky – I agree in the sense that Kaminey has negative connotations (But not as negative as other common cuss words) but as we move forward it is more likely to become like ’saale’ which is still a galli in true sense but freely used. Same goes for Chu* which is used for abuse but also for calling stupid in many parts.

An older comment

Rocky 26 August 2009
03:44:20 pm

RKS- even Saala and Chu.. atleast in our times was not used by seven year olds and never in front of elders. I started using BC and MC and Chu. in college ( and have not stopped since) but according to this article small kids are using kaminey freely and that is disturbing.
Even In America – most of decent folks do not allow their kids to use words like- Stupid or Shit etc. (for as long as they will listen to them- LOL)

rks 26 August 2009
03:56:13 pm

” but according to this article small kids are using kaminey freely and that is disturbing.”

I believe that is more of an exaggeration. But I have lived in Kanpur for four years and even a 5 year old would spurt out choicest of invectives. So, I think it is more of local thing than a general India thing.

rks 26 August 2009
10:26:10 pm

Gulzar’s masterful strokes
“Gulzar has had an illustrious career graph and his current phase is one of his best. By blending contemporary lyrics with trendsetting music for Dhan tan nan in Kaminey, Gulzar has raised the bar for music in the Hindi film industry. It is interesting to trace the lyricist’s career, from his initial foray with SD Burman to his iconic partnership with AR Rahman and now, a pursuit to be accessible to the youth.”