Gulzar
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Gulzar

August 18, 1934 (91 years old) Jhelum, Punjab, Pakistan

Also known as: गुलज़ार , Sampooran Singh Kalra, Gulzar Kalra, Sampooran Singh Gulzar

Biography

Sampooran Singh Kalra known popularly by his pen name Gulzar, is an Indian poet, lyricist, musician, composer and film director. Born in Jhelum District in British India (now in Pakistan) his family moved to India after partition. He started his career with music director S.D. Burman as a lyricist in the 1963 film Bandini and worked with many music directors including R. D. Burman, Salil Chowdhury, Vishal Bhardwaj and A. R. Rahman. He directed films such as Aandhi and Mausam during the 1970s and the TV series Mirza Ghalib in the 1980s. He also directed Kirdaar in 1993. He also wrote the theme song for Motu Patlu, an Indian animated sitcom.

Gulzar also wrote poetry, dialogues and scripts. He was awarded Padma Bhushan in 2004, the third-highest civilian award in India, the Sahitya Akademi Award and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award — the highest award in Indian cinema. He has won several Indian National Film Awards, 20 Filmfare Awards, one Academy Award and one Grammy Award.

Known For

The Anupam Kher Show

The Anupam Kher Show

2014 • TV

Raincoat

Raincoat

2004 • Movie

Jai Ho

Jai Ho

2014 • Movie

Celluloid Man

Celluloid Man

2012 • Movie

Parda

Parda

1949 • Movie

Movie Credits (45)

Acting

2004

Raincoat

as Poetry (voice)

2014

Jai Ho

as self

2012

Celluloid Man

as Self

1949

Parda

as Salma

1977

Jallian Wala Bagh

as Suneel

1979

Griha Pravesh

as Guest Appearance in song

2017

Roots

2016

Kaagaz Ki Kashti

as Himself

1977

Chala Murari Hero Banne

as Self

1940

Prem Nagar

as Gangi

Crew

1982

Angoor

Director

1977

Jallian Wala Bagh

Writer

1980

Khubsoorat

Writer

1973

Achanak

Director

1973

Achanak

Writer

1972

Parichay

Director

1971

Mere Apne

Director

1971

Mere Apne

Writer

1975

Khushboo

Director

1975

Aandhi

Director

TV Credits (6)

Acting

2014

The Anupam Kher Show

as Himself

1 episodes

Crew

2020

Pinaki & Happy - The Bhoot Bandhus

Writer

1993

Kirdaar

Director

1988

Mirza Ghalib

Director

1988

Mirza Ghalib

Writer

1993

Kirdaar

Creator

Personal Info

Known For
Writing
Gender
Male
Birthday
August 18, 1934 (91 years old)
Place of Birth
Jhelum, Punjab, Pakistan
Popularity
0.3

Career Stats

45
Movies
6
TV Shows