Khwaabon Ka Shehzaada - Sahir Ludhianvi, on his 28th death anniversary Options Rating

[Anupama]

Today is Sahir Ludhianvi's 28th death anniversary. Sahir once said, "Kal Aur Aayenge Naghmon Ki Khilti Kaliyaan Chun-ne Waale, Mujhse Behtar Kehne Waale, Tumse Behtar Sun-ne Waale", but how do we tell Sahir sahab that there hasn't been anyone who has proved to be a better poet than him. Talk about better, there isn't even anyone who has come close to Sahir Ludhianvi after him!
I wish he hadn't left us all so early. His presence and his thoughts would have made the Hindi Music World a better one. I pay tribute to this great poet!



Itni Jaldi Bhi Kya Thi Sahir Tum Ko Jaane Ki
Kuchh Aur Talkhiyaan Dekh Lete Zamaane Ki______Anupama


I'm posting, along with his pictures, some Nazmz that Sahir Ludhianvi's friends wrote after his demise.



This post has been edited by Anupama: Oct 26 2008, 01:00 AM

[parag_sankla]

Just a small example of the power of simple yet and meaningful lyrics of Sahir Ludhiyanvi sahab :

Play the song "Baabul ki duaayen leti jaa" from Neel Kamal sung by Rafi sahab and see the effect on any female listener. I have not seen any one not crying on this song.

In fact, I have seen most men (including yours truly) finding difficulty in controlling the emotions when listening to this song. Of course Rafi sahab has put his heart and soul in this song, but one can not forget the perfect lyrics of Sahir sahab.

IMHO, this is composer Ravi's top 3 song!


Parag