HAPPY BIRTHDAY GULZAR, SOME NAZMS AND SHER ONLY A DIEHARD FAN OF THE POET WILL KNOW

By Nakul Tomar | August 18, 2024

"TERE BINA ZINDAGI SE"

While popular, the deeper layers of this song from Aandhi contain a nazm on the nuances of incomplete love that only true fans can appreciate.

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"RAAVI PAAR"

 A nazm from his collection Raavi Paar, depicting the pain and division during Partition, is lesser-known but intensely powerful.

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"PIGHLA NADI KA"

A hauntingly beautiful nazm describing a river melting into the ocean, symbolizing surrender, a masterpiece hidden in his anthology Pukhraj.

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"CHHOTI SI KAHANI SE"

Often overshadowed by other works, this nazm captures fleeting moments of love and life, painting a vivid picture of emotions.

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"DIN CHADDHEYA"

Found in Gulzar’s collection Raat Pashmine Ki, this nazm is a subtle reflection on the passage of time and how every sunrise brings new hope.

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"MITTI KI KHUSHBOO"

A lesser-known nazm that beautifully expresses the fragrance of soil after rain, evoking memories of home and nostalgia.

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"KACHCHE DHAAGE"

Not just a film title, but also a nazm where Gulzar speaks about the fragile yet strong connections between people, a gem  for true admirers.

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"EK SAU SOLAH CHAND  KI RAATEIN"

From his Diwan, this nazm is a poetic journey through the phases of the moon, symbolizing the phases of love.

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"MAUSAM BADLA"

A lesser-circulated nazm on the changing seasons, where Gulzar beautifully intertwines nature with human emotions.

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"BAADAL AAYE"

A rare nazm capturing the essence of longing and anticipation that comes with the arrival of clouds, hidden in his early works.

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