Sampooran Singh Karla popularly known by his pen name Gulzar, is an Indian poet, lyricist and film director. His style marks sensitivity that is reflected through his writing and films. The coming together of Late R.D.Burman (music director ) and Gulzar created musical magic . Their songs are evergreen even after 4 decades. His writing continues to weave a magical spell on his readers till date.
I present my maiden attempt at Hindi poetry, as a tribute to this great legend on his 82nd birthday…..18 Aug !!
तेरे कलम की सिहाई से जो हुआ रूबरू
उसे जाम या मैखाने की क्या ज़रुरत ,वह तो बिन पिए ही मदहोश हो गया
ओस के बूँदों की तूने जो मोती पिरोई, माथे की बिंदिया, हाथों का कंगन
लबोह की लाली , आंखों का काजल, तेरे लव्जों ने क्या खूब किया औरत का श्रृंगार
वादी में शहनाई गूंजे या बिरह की रात की तड़प, सेहर का सूरज हो या रात की चांदनी
कई चित्रों में गहरे रंग भरे, तेरे गीतो के बोल ने
माशूका के बाहों में बीते हुए वो लम्हों के साथ
हम डूब गए तेरे अल्फाज़ के नशे में
दिल की तन्हाइयो में जाने कहा खो गया, एक अकेला और तनहा इस भरी महफ़िल में
बस एक तेरे कलम की जादू थी, जो मेरा हमसफ़र बन गया
तुझे सजदा पेश किया है हमारी ज़िन्दगी,
गुले गुलज़ार के गुलदस्ते से सजाने के लिए
The one who stumbled upon your writing
needs no wine to get a high,
reading your verses leaves him intoxicated.
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Like the garland of dewdrops,
the vermillion on the forehead,
bangle laden hands, glossy lips, kohl darkened eyes,
your words have added glory to a woman’s beauty.
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The lyrics of your many songs have painted
a beautiful picture depicting many scenes….
A plaintive clarinet, the tremblings of a lonely heart,
the rising sun and the moon lit night.
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The magical nectar of your words
reminds one of the moments
spent in the arms of the beloved.
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In the depths of the loneliness,
a lone soul among the throng of people,
I find a companion in the magic
you weave with your words.
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An ode to you for presenting us
a bouquet of blossoming flowers
and brightening our lives.
Wonderful .. Kya baat hain Radhika .. Usage of words is really nice..
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Thank you Supreet. Trying Hindi poetry for the first time…..so was a little apprehensive 🙂
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I’m sure u r more than humble. First time and itni achi.. U should write more now
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Hausla avzaahi ke liye shukriya 😊😊
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Aha.. Gulzar se gaalib ban gayi aap 😉
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Ah!!!! The stalwarts of Hindi and Urdu poetry. Thanks Supreet. You made my day 😇
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BTW happy raksha bandhan.. Enjoy ur day 🙂
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Thank you and wish you the same.
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The poem(english version) is beautiful, radhika….
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Thank you 🙂
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Pleasure, ma’am… btw, he is my fav. you seen Ijaazat? ‘mera kuch samaan’… lovely!!
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Beautiful song indeed
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hmmm
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Oh wow! Just beautiful Radhika! What a fitting tribute … You’ve as always excelled in stringing together this poem:)
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You always make me feel so good Divya. Thanks a ton 😊
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You deserve it dearest😘
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😇😇😘
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Great composer and lyricist too … tuzse naaraz nahin zindagi hairan hun main is one of my favs…happy rakshabandhan ..have a nice day dear Radhika
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A beautiful gem from his repertoire. I love that song too……..a happy rakshabandhan to you too.
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Awesome dedication Radhika,
You wrote really well in hindi and translation is good.
Amazing indeed.
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Thanks a bunch 😊
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😊😊😊
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Kya Khoob Likha hai aapne,
Aapke is andaaz ki na thi hame khabar,
Kalam ka saath na chodiye,
Aapko tohfa diya hai Khuda ne…
Likhiye aur hamara dil behlayiye 🙂
Keep them coming Radhi.. Its simply great .
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Taarif ke liye shukriya 😍.
Guess it’s time for you to pick up the pen too……how beautiful your words are👍
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After reading your posts Radhikaji, we need no wine
The rhyme and words are so beautifully intertwined 🙂 🙂
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Reading your lovely feedback has already given me a high!! 😇
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My pleasure :)Keep writing more of hindi poetry…excellent command over the language..:)
I had to change my blog site coz last one got deleted by mistake. Pl follow this new one .:)
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Thanks Parijat. Will follow the new one!
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Behad khoobsurat… keep writing!!
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Shukriya 😊
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Wah wah Radhikaji Kay Kahena…bouquet💐 from me too for writing this poetry n brightening our day 😊
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Thank you for the beautiful bouquet 😇
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My Pleasure 😊
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Amazing… never knew that your Hindi/Urdu was so exceptional 🙂 … sheer poetry…
My fav lines from this Amazing wordsmith are….
Khamosh Sa Afsana….Paani Se likha Hota…. Na Tum Ne Kaha Hota… Na Humne Suna Hota
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Thanks Karthik. Another beautiful song from his collection……
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Wonderful dedication, you must write in Hindi more often. Your Hindi is lot cleaner than most of us here.
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Thank you for the compliment Dheeraj 🙂
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Pleasure 🙂
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We are being personal…..but cannot help it.As proud parents we can only say
“Be Blessed”
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Thank you so much 😇
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Hey I’ve nominated you for the Happiness tag. You can Check it out from my last post.
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Hey, thanks Prerana for the nomination. Feeling Happy !!! But I have recently done the happiness tag. So will have to let it pass. 🙂 Here is the link to the same. http://wp.me/p7weDn-gY
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Great choice of words! A wonderful tribute to Gulzar Saab on his birthday.
You’ve rightly said, one who has tasted his words, would find even the most expensive wine bland!
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I am glad that you liked it. Thanks. Yes his words transports us to a different world.
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Very nice lines, loved reading them.
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Thank you Subhash☺
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Beautiful. 😃
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Thank you Sumit 🙂
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Dheeraj bhai said it right, you must write in Hindi more often. 😃
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Zaroor koshish karungi 😃
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Waooooooo….
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Dhanyawad😊
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Its wonderful radhika….i’ve posted one too…..need ur review on dat 😊
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Thanks Shivam. Will check it out !!
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Wonderful. ……Very nice…..
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Very nice….wonderful. …
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Thank you!
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Great job Radhika ji
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Thank you Aashifa!!
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Thank you 🙂
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Nice
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Thank you Rakesh!
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बहुत ही खूबसूरत।
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Shukriya Nilesh!!
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बहुत खूब। आपको जरूर और लिखनी चाहिए।
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Dhanyawad aapka. Koshish zaari hai☺️
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