Remembering Sahir Ludhianvi, The Romantic Rebel. Options

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REMEMBERING SAHIR LUDHIANVI, THE ROMANTIC REBEL :


<<Mumbai, Oct 24 (IANS) Twenty-five years after his death, Sahir Ludhianvi's eloquent lyrics continue to resonate in people's minds, and no one in Bollywood is likely to take his place.

Though legions of lyricists have followed since his death Oct 25, 1980, seldom has there been a poet who brimmed with as much cynicism, scorn and disparagement for the modern world as Sahir (meaning enchanter or magician).

The poignancy in Sahir's creations was nurtured at a very young age when he faced his parents' estrangement as a teenager.

Born Adbul Hayee at Ludhiana in Punjab March 8, 1921, to Sardar Begum, one of his father Fazal Din's 14 wives, the Lahore High Court had to affirm Sahir's legitimacy when his own father questioned it.

This anguish is reflected in many of his lyrics like "Tu mere pyar ka phool hai" ("Dhool Ka Phool", 1959) and "Tu mere saath rahega munna" ("Trishul", 1978) -- which rebel against the concept of illegitimacy.

"Even as a person he never bothered whom he was facing although he was very kind-hearted. He just lashed out at people," says veteran music director Ravi, who composed the music for some of Sahir's greatest lyrics like "Chalo ek baar phir se" ("Humraaz", 1963), "Aage bhi jaane na tu" ("Waqt", 1965) and "Chhoo lene do naazuk hothon ko" ("Kaajal", 1965).

"After him Hindi film lyrics lost their potency. Today people can only write garbage. Show me someone who can match Sahir and I will return to the industry," Ravi told us.

Sahir's anti-establishment nature was first seen after he migrated to Pakistan, when a warrant for his arrest was issued in 1949 by the government there because of his tirade against the authorities. As a result, he fled to Mumbai.

Though "Naujawan" (1951) was his debut film, Sahir's first major success came later that year with Guru Dutt's "Baazi", where S.D. Burman set his poetry to music.

Thus began a successful collaboration with Burman that yielded some of his most popular songs, like "Yeh raat yeh chandni phir kahaan" ("Jaal", 1952) and "Teri duniya mein jeene se behtar hai ki mar jaayen" ("House Number 44", 1955).

Unfortunately the duo parted ways after reaching their high point with "Pyasa" (1957) in which Sahir bloomed into what he subsequently came to be known as - the romantic rebel.

Be it romance, patriotism, philosophy or devotional songs, he injected rebellion and cynicism into all his creations. The strong intellectual element in his poetry caught the imagination of the youth in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s.

Using his command over Urdu and Hindi, Sahir mocked religious dogma in "Sansar se bhaage phirte ho" ("Chitralekha", 1965), grandstanding politicians in "Jinhe naaz hai hind par woh kahan hai" ("Pyasa") and society in "Aurat ne janam diya mardon ko, mardon ne usse bazaar diya" ("Sadhana", 1958)

Sahir's cynicism did not spare even the majestic Taj Mahal. While he wrote lyrics for "Taj Mahal" (1963), not a single song in it eulogised or even referred to the marble monument.

Instead he ridiculed the grand mausoleum, which he loathed for its opulence.

In "Ghazal" (1964), he wrote: "Ek shahenshah ne daulat ka sahara lekar hum gareebon ki mohabbat ka udaya hai mazaak, meri mehboob kahin aur milakar mujhse" (By building the beautiful mausoleum, an emperor has mocked at the poor man's love. My dear! Let's not make the Taj our meeting spot).

Although a bachelor, his romantic trysts with several women were well known. But the only woman important in his life was his mother.

Sahir, who was extremely attached to her, did not survive too long after she died in 1976.

Addiction to nicotine and alcohol took its toll and he succumbed to a heart attack, leaving behind a rich legacy of poetry.>>

MusicIndiaOnline
October, 2005




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My Db of ASHA-SAHIR numbers - Still to be added

House No. 44 1955 Dam Hai Baakee To Gham Naheen Aish Ke Asha Bhonsle S.D.Burman
House No. 44 1955 Dekh Idhar O Zaadoogar Hamen Asha Bhonsle S.D.Burman
House No. 44 1955 Khaye Ja Khaye Khaana Khaye Ja Asha Bhonsle S.D.Burman
House No. 44 1955 O Bhole Piyaa.. Tum Chaloo Hamaare Saath Asha Bhonsle S.D.Burman
Funtoosh 1956 Humne Kisi Pe Dore Dalne Hai Asha-Kishore Kumar S.D.Burman
Funtoosh 1956 Woh Dekhen To Unki Inayat Asha-Kishore Kumar S.D.Burman
Sone Ki Chidya 1958 Bekas Kee Tabaahee Ke Saamaan Hajaaron Asha Bhonsle O.P.Nayyar
Sone Ki Chidya 1958 Chhuk-4 Rail Chale Chunnoo Munnoo Asha Bhonsle O.P.Nayyar
Sone Ki Chidya 1958 Maut Kabhee ... Raat Bhar Kaa Hai Mehmaan Asha-Mohd Rafi O.P.Nayyar
Sone Ki Chidya 1958 Pyaar Par Bas To Naheen Hai Meraa Asha-Talat Mohammed O.P.Nayyar
Sone Ki Chidya 1958 Pyaar Par Bas To Naheen Hai Meraa Lekin Asha-Chorus O.P.Nayyar
Sone Ki Chidya 1958 Sach Bataa Too Mujh Par Fidaa Kyon Asha-Talat Mohammed O.P.Nayyar
Sone Ki Chidya 1958 Saiyaan Jab Se Laree Hain Tose Ankhiyaan Asha Bhonsle O.P.Nayyar
Bhai Behen 1959 In Ujley Mahloon Ke Taley Asha Bhonsle N.Datta
Bhai Behen 1959 Oo Bachoo Sun Lo Baat Asha Bhonsle N.Datta
Bhai Behen 1959 Saare Jahan Se Achaa Hinostaa Humaraa Asha Bhonsle N.Datta
Barsaat Ki Raat 1960 Adaa Bizlee Badan Sholaa ... Nigahen Naaz Ke M Asha-Sudha Malhotra Roshan Lal
Barsaat Ki Raat 1960 Na Khanzar Uthegaa Na TalWaar TumSe.. Jee Chaahtaa Hai Asha-Sudha Malhotra Roshan Lal
Barsaat Ki Raat 1960 Na To Caarwan Kee Talash Hai Na HamSafar Asha-Mannadey Roshan Lal
Girl Friend 1960 Boom Booma Boom Karega Asha-Kishore Kumar Hemant Kumar
Hum Dono 1961 Jahan Mein Aesa Kaun Hai Asha Bhonsle Jaidev
Kala Samunder 1962 Mohabbat Karo To Karo Chup Asha-Mohd Rafi N.Datta
Gumrah 1963 Ek Thee Larakee Meree Sahelee Asha Bhonsle Ravi
Gumrah 1963 Ik Paradesee Door Se Aayaa Larakee Asha Bhonsle Ravi
Gumrah 1963 In Hawaaon Men In Fizaaon Men TumKo Meraa Pyaar Pukaare Asha-Mahendra Kapoor Ravi
Gumrah 1963 In Hawaoon MeinIn Fijaao Mein Asha-Mahendra Kapoor Ravi
Mujeh Jeene Do 1963 Maang Men Bhar Le Rang Sakhee Ree Aanchal Asha Bhonsle Jaidev
Mujeh Jeene Do 1963 Moko Peehar Men Mat Chher Re Baalam Asha Bhonsle Jaidev
Mujeh Jeene Do 1963 Nadee_Naare_Na_Jaao_Shyaam_Paiyaan_Paroon-4, Beech D Asha Bhonsle Jaidev
Dooj Ka Chand 1964 Sajan Salonaa Maang Lo Jee Koee Asha-Lata Mangeshkar Roshan
Bahu Beti 1965 Aaz Hai Karawaa Chauth Sakhee Asha Bhonsle Ravi
Bahu Beti 1965 Bhaarat Maa Kee Aankh Ke Taaro Asha Bhonsle Ravi
Bahu Beti 1965 Meree Maang Ke Rang Men Toone Asha Bhonsle Ravi
Bahu Beti 1965 Rangeen Fizaa Hai Aazaa Kee Asha-Mahendra Kapoor Ravi
Kajal 1965 Agar Mujhe Naa Milee Tum To Main Ye Samajhoongaa Asha-Mahendra Kapoor Ravi
Kajal 1965 Chham Chham Ghunghroo Bole Dekho Asha Bhonsle Ravi
Kajal 1965 Kabeeraa Nirbhay Raam Jape...mahafil Men Asha-Mohd Rafi Ravi
Kajal 1965 Mere Bhaiyaa Mere Chandaa Mere Anamol Asha Bhonsle Ravi
Kajal 1965 Samajhee Thee Kee Ye Ghar Meraa Asha Bhonsle Ravi
Kajal 1965 Toraa Man Darpan Kahalaaye Bhale Asha Bhonsle Ravi
Kajal 1965 Zaraa See Aur Pilo Do Bhang Asha-Mohd Rafi Ravi
Waqt 1965 Aage Bhi Jaane Na Tu Asha Bhonsle Ravi
Waqt 1965 Chehre Pe Khushi Asha Bhonsle Ravi
Waqt 1965 Din Hai Bahaar Ke Asha-Mahendra Kapoor Ravi
Waqt 1965 Ham Jab Simat Ke Aap Ke Baahon Mein Asha-Mahendra Kapoor Ravi
Waqt 1965 Kaun Aaaya Ke Nigaahon Mein Asha Bhonsle Ravi
Bahu Begum 1967 Ham Intazaar Karenge Teraa Asha-Mohd Rafi Roshan
Bahu Begum 1967 Nikale The Kahan Jaane Ke Lie Pahoonche Hain Asha Bhonsle Roshan
Bahu Begum 1967 Par Gaye Jhoole Saawan Rut Asha-Lata Mangeshkar Roshan
Aankhen 1968 De-4 Allaah Ke Naam Pe De-2 ... TujhKo Rakhe Raam Asha-Mannadey Ravi
Aankhen 1968 Jaa Ke Yah Raat Suhaanee Nahin Aane Waalee ... Lut Jaa Ki Lut Asha-Usha Mangeshkar Ravi
Do Kaliyan 1968 Chitanandan Aage Naachoongee Naach Asha Bhonsle Ravi
Do Kaliyan 1968 Sajanaa O Sajanaa Aise Men Jee Naa Jalaa Raat Asha Bhonsle Ravi
Neel Kamal 1968 Dono Ke Vichkar Lagta Asha-Chorus Ravi
Neel Kamal 1968 Rom Rom Mein Bansewale Asha Bhonsle Ravi
Neel Kamal 1968 Yeh Zindagi Jo Thi Ab Asha Bhonsle Ravi
Vaasna 1968 Baron Kaa Raaz To Sadiyon Se....mulk Men Bachchon Asha-Lata Mangeshkar Chitragupt
Sansar 1971 Bas Ab Tarsana Chodo Asha-Kishore Kumar Chitragupt
Shankar Shambu 1972 Bheege Huye Jalavon Par Aise Asha-Mohd Rafi Kalyanji Anandji
Shankar Shambu 1972 Na Jaao Re Gar Nibhaane Kee Himmat Asha Bhonsle Kalyanji Anandji
Joshila 1973 Dil Mein Jo Batain Asha-Kishore Kumar R.D.Burman
36 Ghante 1974 Jane Aaj Kya Hua Asha-Kishore Kumar Sapan Chakravarty
Deewar 1975 Kehdoon Tumhe Ya Chup Rahoon Asha-Kishore Kumar R.D.Burman
Deewar 1975 Koi Mar Jaye Asha Bhonsle R.D.Burman
Deewar 1975 Maine Tujhe Manga Tujhe Paya Hai Asha-Kishore Kumar R.D.Burman
Zameer 1975 Tum Bhi Chalo Hum Bhi Chale Asha-Kishore Kumar Sapan Chakravarty
Hum Tere Aashiq Hai 1979 Chain Nahin Ang More Zaraa Hans Kar Kar Le Baat Asha-Mahendra Kapoor Ravindra Jain
Hum Tere Aashiq Hai 1979 Hurrah Hurrah Mar Liya Maidan Asha-Kishore Kumar Ravindra Jain
Hum Tere Aashiq Hai 1979 Mushkil Hai Ab Raaz Chupaanaa Mushki Asha-Mahendra Kapoor Ravindra Jain
Hum Tere Aashiq Hai 1979 Taa Dhin Taa Dhin Tinak Dhin Naacho Asha Bhonsle Ravindra Jain
The Burning Train 1979 Waada Haan Waada.. Jab Tak Asha-Kishore Kumar R.D.Burman
Naya Daur 1957 Reshmi Salwar Kurta Jali Ka Asha-Shamshad Begum O.P.Nayyar
Naya Daur 1957 Ek Diwaane Aate Aate Asha Bhonsle O.P.Nayyar
Naya Daur 1957 Ude Jab Jab Zulfe Tere Asha-Mohd Rafi O.P.Nayyar
Naya Daur 1957 Maang Ke Saath Tumhara Asha-Mohd Rafi O.P.Nayyar
Naya Raasta Jaan Gayee Asha Bhonsle N.Datta
Aaj Aur Kal 1963 Mujeh Gale Se Asha Bhonsle Ravi
Chandrakanta 1956 Zindagi Tang Hai Asha-Mohd Rafi-Chorus N.Dutta
Phir Subah Hogi 1958 Phir Na Kijiye Meri Gustaakh Asha-Mukesh Khayyam
Phir Subah Hogi 1958 Woh Subah Kabhi To Aayegi Asha-Mukesh Khayyam
Sone Ki Chidiya 1958 Sach Bathaa Tu Mujhe Pe Fida Asha-Talat Mohammed O.P.Nayyar
Bahurani 1963 Yeh Husn Mera Yeh Ishq Asha-Chorus C. Ramchandra
Bahurani 1963 Ho Bane Aisa Samaaj Kyon Asha-Lata Mangeshkar C. Ramchandra
Chandi Ki Deewar 1964 Laage Tose Nain Asha Bhonsle N.Dutta
Railway Platform 1955 Mast Shaam Hai Haathon Mein Asha-SD Batish-Chorus Madan Mohan
Railway Platform 1955 Mast Shaam Hai Haathon Mein Asha-SD Batish-Chorus Madan Mohan
Humsafar 1953 Kisi Ne Nazar Se Nazar Asha-Talat Mohammed Ali Akbar Khan