Majrooh Sultanpuri
Majrooh Sultanpuri (1919–2000) was an Indian Urdu poet and Hindi film lyricist whose songs spanned several decades of Hindi cinema.
Shahjahan (1946 film): A 1946 Hindi film starring K. L. Saigal, with music by Naushad and lyrics by Majrooh Sultanpuri. The film marked his debut as a Hindi film lyricist.
Naushad: An Indian composer known for shaping the sound of Hindi film music from the 1940s onward. Naushad gave Majrooh his first film-lyric assignment and worked with him repeatedly.
Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh: A city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh and Majrooh Sultanpuri’s birthplace. He adopted his pen name from this city, where he was born in 1919.
Dadasaheb Phalke Award: India’s highest award for lifetime contribution to cinema, presented annually by the government. Majrooh received the award in 1993, the first lyricist to receive it.
Andaz (1949 film): A Hindi romantic drama directed by Mehboob Khan, starring Nargis, Dilip Kumar, and Raj Kapoor. Its songs, composed by Naushad, established Majrooh’s place in a major production.
S. D. Burman: An Indian composer whose film music drew on Hindustani, Bengali, and other musical traditions. Their collaborations produced songs across several decades of Hindi cinema.
Urdu poetry: Poetry composed in Urdu, encompassing forms such as the ghazal, nazm, and qasida. Majrooh’s career began in Urdu poetry before he wrote for films.
Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist: An annual Indian film award recognizing achievement in writing film lyrics. He won the award for the song “Chahoonga Main Tujhe” from Dosti.
Paying Guest (1957 film): A Hindi romantic comedy starring Dev Anand and Nutan, with music by S. D. Burman. Its songs exemplify his partnership with S. D. Burman and Dev Anand’s screen persona.
R. D. Burman: An Indian composer celebrated for inventive arrangements in Hindi film music. Majrooh wrote lyrics for many of his best-known film soundtracks.