Hasrat Jaipuri | |
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Born | Iqbal Hussain 15 April 1922 |
Died | 17 September 1999 | (aged 77)
Occupation | Film song lyricist |
Years active | 1949 – 1999 |
Awards | Filmfare Best Lyricist Award in 1967 and 1972 |
Hasrat Jaipuri, born Iqbal Hussain (15 April 1922 – 17 September 1999), was an Indian poet, who wrote in the Hindi and Urdu languages. He was also a renowned film lyricist in Hindi films, where he won the Filmfare Awards for Best Lyricist twice – in 1966 and 1972.[1][2][3]