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Number of Pages
318
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a poetry and lyrics collection that gathers decades of Hindi-language cinema songs alongside intimate non-film verses. It celebrates the artistry of lyric writing—how a single line can carry memory, mood, and music. The book speaks to readers who love lyrical storytelling, film music, and thoughtful reflection, with a warm, contemplative, and inspiring tone.
The content is presented as a curated journey through lyric snippets and short poems, with behind-the-scenes anecdotes about how some lines were conceived, and illustrated by rare photographs from the author's personal collection. The reading experience is intimate, reflective, and rhythm-forward, inviting fans of Hindi cinema and poetry to pause, listen, and savor language.
For readers exploring lyric writing or Hindi poetry, the collection foregrounds craft elements—imagery, metaphor, cadence, and voice—demonstrating how emotion is built through precise wording. Short pieces and concise notes make the craft accessible and enjoyable, whether you’re studying lyrics or simply reading for pleasure.
After finishing, readers gain a deeper appreciation for lyric craft and cinema's musical language, a sense of connection to a living tradition, and renewed curiosity to reread lines for new meaning.
Product Details
Author
Gulzar
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
318
Language
English
SKU
9780143422242
ISBN
9780143422242
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
20x14x4cm
Binding
Paperback
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Gulzar, One Of India'S Great Towering Poets, Is Also An Acclaimed Screenwriter, Film Director And Lyricist. Gulzar Is One Of India'S Most Respected Scriptwriters And Directors And Has Been One Of The Most Popular Lyricists In Mainstream Hindi Cinema For Over Five Decades. One Of Contry'S Leading Poets, He Has Published A Number Of Poetry Anthologies And Collections Of Short Stories. He Is Also Regarded As One Of India'S Finest Writers For Children. A Member Of Indian Foreign Service, Pavan K. Varma Has Served In Moscow, In New York At The Indian Mission To The United Nations, In London, Where He Was Director Of The Nehru Centre And As India'S High Commissioner In Cyprus. Pavan K. Varma'S Books Include Ghalib: The Man, The Times, The Great Indian Middle Class, Being Indian And Becoming Indian, All Published By Penguin. He Has Also Translated Kaifi Azmi'S Selected Poems And Atal Bihari Vajpayee'S Poetry (21 Poems) Into English For Penguin. Gulzar Was Born As Sampooran Singh Kalra, And He Is A Indian Film Director, Lyricist, And Poet. Often Called Poet At Heart, Gulzar Began His Professional Life In The Movie Called Bandini In 1963 As A Lyricist. He Has Worked With Some Of The Biggest Names In The Indian Film Industry Like A R Rahman, R D Burman, And Vishal Bhardwaj. He Has Also Television Series’ And Movies Like Mausam And Aandhi. Gulzar Also Won The Dadasaheb Phalke Award , Which Is Considered To Be The Greatest Award In The World Of Indian Cinema. This Is Just One Of The Many Awards He Has Won, And He Has Also Won A Grammy And Academy Award. Pavan Varma Has Translated This Book.