The Most Underrated Lyricist, The most underrated lyricist Options

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I have the feeling that Rajendra Krishan, an icon among lyricists, if perhaps the most underrated, People discuss Sahir , Shailendra, even Gulzar and Javed, but not this guy whose work spans mpre than 3 decades.

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Anirudha

[pradeepasrani]

If Mohammed Rafi was the most versatile among all singers, C.Ramchandra was most versatile among all MDs, then Rajinder Krishan (RK) was the most versatile (and prolific too) among all lyric writers. The two other lyric writers who could come close to him were Qamar Jalalabadi and Majrooh Sultanpuri. From late 40s (when his Suno Suno Aye Duniya Waalo brought him instant fame) to late 70s, this genius wrote some of the most simple yet most poignant and philosophical songs, some of the best patriotic songs, some of the best ghazals, some of the best bhajans as well as some of the best ligh romantic and comic songs in Hindi movies. Just to prove this point, let me quote the following examples of some of his memorable movies / songs:

Chaley Jana Nahin Nain Milake and Kitna Haseen Hai Mausam(Light Romantic)
Yeh Zindagi Usi Ki Hai (Intense Romance in part I and poignant, wistful lyrics in part II))
Zameen Chal Rahi and Chal Ud Ja Re Panchhi (Philosophy)
Yeh Hawa Yeh Raat Yeh Chandni, Unko Yeh Shikayat Hai and Yun Hasraton Ke Daag (Ghazals)
Jahan Daal Daal Par Sone Ki Chidiya(Are there any better lyrics in praise of Matrubhoomi?)
Brindaban Ka Krishan Kanahiya and Badi Der Bhayi Nandlala (Beautiful bhajans)

RK was the only lyric writer who did not need to form a combo with one or two MDs to become successful. From Anil Biswas, Husnlal Bhagatram and C.Ramchandra to Sajjad Hussain, Hansraj Behl, Roshan and Madan Mohan; From Ravi and Chitragupt to Kalyanji Anandji, Lakshmikant Pyarelal and R.D.Burman; he wrote beautiful lyrics for all the legendary MDs. Even Naushad and Shankar Jaikishin too teamed up with RK in later years.

Truly a versatile genius.

Pradeep