Sahir Ludhianvi | |
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Born | Chaudhary Abdul Hayee Gujjar 8 March 1921 Ludhiana, Punjab, British India |
Died | 25 October 1980 Mumbai, India | (aged 59)
Occupation | Poet, lyricist and writer |
Education | S.C.D Government College, Ludhiana |
Period | 20th century |
Genre | Poetry |
Subject | Movie Lyrics |
Literary movement | Progressive Writers' Association |
Notable awards | Padma Shri (1971) Filmfare Awards (1964 and 1977) |
Partner | Sudha Malhotra Amrita Pritam |
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Chaudhary Abdul Hayee Gujjar (8 March 1921 – 25 October 1980), popularly known by his pen name (takhallus) Sahir Ludhianvi, was an Indian poet who wrote primarily in Urdu in addition to Hindi.[1] He is regarded as one of the greatest film lyricist and poets of 20th century India.[2][3]
His work influenced Indian cinema, in particular Hindi language films.[4] Sahir won a Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist for Taj Mahal (1963). He won a second Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist for his work in Kabhie Kabhie (1976). He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1971.[5][6]
On 8 March 2013, the ninety-second anniversary of Sahir's birth, a commemorative stamp was issued in his honor.[5][7]
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