The Most Underrated Lyricist, The most underrated lyricist Options

[ani218122]

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.

Invite members to talk on this please

Anirudha

[pradeepasrani]

Purely from point of view of literay merit, the following songs are among the top songs written by late Rajinder Krishan

1. Chal Ud Ja Re Panchhi
2. Beraham Aasman Meri manzil Bata Hai Kahan
3. Zameen Chal Rehi Aasman Chal Raha Hai
4. Yeh Zindagi Usi Ki Hai
5. Aye Jaan-e-Jigar Dil Mein Samaane Aa Ja
6. Yun Hasraton Ke Daag
7. Hum Pyar Mein Jalne Waalon Ko
8. Jahan Daal Daal Par Sone Ki Chidiya
9. Yeh Hawa Yeh Raat Yeh Chandni
10. Sapne Mein Sajan Se Do Baatein

Well actually it is very difficult to limit the choice to 10 songs. how can one ignore Main Peeke Nahi Aaya, Apna Pata Bata De, Mera Qarar Le Ja, Khush Raho Ahl-e-watan, Tera Kaam hai jalna, many others.

Rajinder Krishan was among the most versatile lyric writers in HFM. I am glad that this thread has been revived. I do hope other lyric writers too would be discussed more frequently.

Pradeep