Sahir Ludhianvi Death Anniversary: A Look at his Timeless Songs

Sahir Ludhianvi, the remarkable Indian poet and lyricist left an indelible mark with his enchanting verses, both in Hindi cinema and Urdu poetry. Abdul Hayee was the legendary poet’s original name. He was often called ‘the bard for the underdog’ because of his incredibly sensitive writing addressing the issues of the downtrodden.

Recipient of several prestigious awards including Padma Shri, his writing charmed one and all. He debuted as a lyricist in the films Azadi Ki Rah Par and Baazi. He was much-loved and adored by millions all over the world for his extraordinary writing that had subtle messages. He passed away on October 25, 1980 at the age of 59.

On the fabled poet and track lyricist’s 41st death anniversary, let’s pay tribute to the rebel poet by reminiscing the memorable songs penned by him:

Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Mein:

Sahir’s writing had a vast range and radiated a rare enigma. Like this song, which has one of the most heart-wrenching yet soulful poem nuggets in it. This masterpiece has been used in the Yash Chopra movie Kabhi Kabhie. In the movie the music was composed by Khayyam and the song was sung by Mukesh. Sahir won the Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist for his extraordinary lyrics.