Gulzar, born on August 18, 1936, in Deena (now in Pakistan), is a poet at heart, renowned for his sensitive and lyrical style in both literature and film. His journey began with a deep love for poetry and music, nurtured during his school days and further enriched by attending concerts of legends like Ravi Shankar. After his family moved to Amritsar post-Partition, Gulzar pursued his dreams in Bombay, working as a garage mechanic while writing poetry. His film career started as an assistant to Bimal Roy, eventually leading to his first song, “Mora Gora Ang Lai Le” in Bandini (1963).
Gulzar’s directorial debut came with Mere Apne (1971), followed by critically acclaimed films like Parichay (1972) and Koshish (1972). He formed a remarkable partnership with actor Sanjeev Kumar, resulting in classics like Aandhi (1975) and Mausam (1975). His versatility extended to television with the beloved series Mirza Ghalib and contributions to popular shows like Jungle Book.
Honored with numerous awards, including National Awards and an Academy Award for “Jai Ho” from Slumdog Millionaire (2008), Gulzar has also authored many books, showcasing his talent in poetry, short stories, and children’s literature.
GOLDEN QUOTES BY GULZAR
When you face your fear, you become familiar with it and familiarity makes it lose its meaning, loosen its grip—fear ceases to be fear. ― Gulzar
Dreams heed no borders, the eyes need no visas With eyes shut I walk across the line in time All the time. ― Gulzar
Hazaron khwahishen aesi, ke har khwahish pe dam nikle Bahut nikle mere arman, lekin phir bhi kam nikle. ― Gulzar
The wounds will take decades to heal, centuries to overcome the trauma.― Gulzar
A good storyteller is the conscience-keeper of a nation. ― Gulzar
Music has a natural place in our lives. Right from the shloka you recite in your morning puja and the milkman who comes whistling on his cycle, to the fakir singing as he begs for alms and your mother humming around the kitchen…Music fills our spaces naturally. It will always be dear to us. ― Gulzar
Words do not have teeth, still they bite; and once they bite, the wounds never heal. ― Gulzar
When you face your fear, you become familiar with it, and familiarity makes it lose its meaning, loosen its grip – fear ceases to be fear. ― Gulzar
Lata (Lata Mangeshkar) was beyond words. She was a miracle that will happen never again. ― Gulzar
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