Gulzar and his creations have always mesmerizing the world and rightfully so!
His ability to capture the nuances of human life is unparalleled, and the depth that he depicts in all his works manages to touch a chord with the audience every single time.
While Gulzar has given timeless classics to Bollywood in the form of amazing songs, he is an equally skilled poet, if not more so.
From writing about the pain of separation from a loved one to the border lines that keep us separated, from reminiscing over the lost Kashmir to his own childhood memories, Gulzar has beautifully expressed the love, anguish and hope that we all cling to.
He has often recited his poems or nazms at literature festivals and urdu gatherings, but there are a few gems that are still not as well known, though they should be.
Here are excerpts from a few of his most beautiful yet not so famous poems:
1. Jagah Nahi Ab Diary Mein
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2. Badi Udaas Hai Ye Vaadi
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3. Rooh Dekhi Hai Kabhi
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4. Kabhi kabhi Ab Main Baith Jata Hoon
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5. Saans Lena Bhi Kaisi Aadat Hai
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6. Subah Subah Ek Khwab
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7. Pehle Se Kya Likha Tha
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8. Teri Aankhon Se Hi
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9. Yeh Khel Aakhir Kis Liye
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10. Khalaoon Mein Taraate Jazeeron
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11. Ek Lams Halka Subuk
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12. Umr Kitni Khoobsurti Se
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13. Raat Bhar Sard Hawa Chalti Rahi
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14. Mere Kapdon Mein Tanga Hai
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15. Sab Kuch Vaise Hi Chalta Hai
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Truly the magic of Gulzar is timeless. You can listen to a collection of Gulzar’s finest poems here.
All illustrations created by Rashi Khandelwal.
