Gulzar’s Kajra Re from Bunty Aur Babli hides a deeper meaning behind “Ballimaran se Daribe talak”, linking Old Delhi’s historic lanes, Mirza Ghalib’s legacy, and timeless romance, turning a playful ...

MUMBAI, (IANS) – There are several stories about how Gulzar, who turned 89 on August 20, became one of Hindi cinema’s most celebrated lyricists after being better known in his years as a struggler ...

She also revealed a fun twist years later, when she worked with Javed Akhtar again for Om Shanti Om. Wanting a quirky, over-the-top track for “Dard-E-Disco”, she asked him to channel Gulzar’s poetic ...

In her partnership with R.D. Burman and Gulzar, Asha Bhosle explored not just her reflective, pensive side, but also shades of rebellion, playfulness and sheer classical prowess.