#GulzarSaheb: Here Are 5 Unknown Facts About Gulzar Saheb, Which You Will Find Surprising
It is next to impossible for Bollywood to get a writer like Gulzar Saheb. He has written some outstanding lyrics and poetries that depicts the truth of life. Whether you are a poetry lover or not, Gulzar Saheb’s poetry will always develop a place in your heart and resides their for lifetime.
The way a writer understands life is totally different and he will always communicate that with the soul of words. Gulzar Saheb has written some popular songs for Bollywood, which are still famous. From your mother, father to your young child, every single person is lover of Gulzar’s poetry.
Everyone knows about Saheb’s poetry but today I am going to tell you some unknown facts about Gulzar.
Here are 10 Unknown Facts About Gulzar Saheb, Which You Will Find Surprising:
1. Even though he is known for his pen name, Gulzar, his real name is Sampooran Singh Kalra.
2. Before gaining acclaim for his unmatched talent, he used to work as a touch-up guy for cars in a garage. After struggling for a while, he finally got his big break with the film Bandini in 1963 as a lyricist.
3. His father and brother did not approve of his writing. He was consistently rebuked for wasting his time in writing. Hence, he took the pen name Gulzar Deenvi and later shortened it to Gulzar.
4. In 1971, he penned two songs for the film, Guddi (featuring Jaya Bhadhuri). Among those two songs, one song gained such fame that it is still commonly sung as a prayer in schools. Can you guess the song? It was, ‘Humko mann ki shakti dena.’
5. he Bengali culture which he was influenced to through Bimal Roy and Hrishikesh Mukherji. He considers them as his gurus. He often jokes that to proclaim his love for the Bengalis, he even married one. He is married to the famous actress, Raakhee.
In this life full of possibilities & expectations, I draw my imagination with words. A creative writer, who want to change the world with the help of words. Whether crafting a dream or drafting a story, my artistic apprehension will always result into the finest outcomes. A storyteller, poet, digital marketer, or else every single thing that demands content, I am the one whom you need.
“A writer is a soul, with no one’s body”
