Tum Mujhe Yun Bhulaa Na Paaoge, Haan Tum Mujhe Yun Bhula Na Paaoge, Jab Kabhi Bhi Sunoge Geet Mere, Sang Sang Tum bhi Gungunaaoge…
- Movie: Pagla Kahin Ka (1970)
What would Hindi films be without its songs? Yet, the film lyricist has never really got as much credit as the composer has. They still remain the underplayed artists in the industry.
And this despite their sheer versatility. Bhajans, out-and-out romantic hits, naughty numbers, war poetry, patriotic songs, loris, whatever is required, the lyricist becomes a 'harfan maula' and delivers. It is this rare and all-pervading empathy that makes them rather special. Here is, celebrating our finest wordsmiths…