Gulzar (born Sampooran Singh Kalra; 18 August 1934) is an Indian Urdu poet, lyricist, author, screenwriter, and film director known for his works in Hindi cinema. [1]

Later, Gulzar acknowledged him as his "Baba", or fatherly figure. Gulzar, whose real name is Sampuran Singh Kalra, was born on August 18, 1934, in the village of Dina in the Jhelum …

Discover Gulzar, the legendary Indian poet, lyricist, and filmmaker, known for his profound lyrics and impactful storytelling in cinema.

Gulzar is a writer, a lyricist, a director and, at heart, a poet. His films, sensitive, lyrical, and yet successful, were a welcome relief from the violent films that filled the 1970s and 1980s.

May 30, 2025 · Gulzar, a legendary figure in Indian cinema and literature, is celebrated for his poetic prowess and literary contributions.

Gulzar is an Indian Urdu poet, lyricist, author, screenwriter, and film director known for his works in Hindi cinema. He is regarded as one of greatest Urdu poe...

While the lyricist and filmmaker Gulzar was successful in the Hindi film industry, the poet Gulzar flourished too.

Legendary poet-screenwriter Gulzar shares the 10 guiding principles that shaped his life, offering wisdom, creativity, and lessons on art and existence.

Gulzar was born on August 18, 1936 in a small town of Deena (now in Pakistan). An eager participant in antakshari and keen learner of shairis, he was inclined towards literature and …

His books include five collections of poetry, two books of short fiction, seventeen books for children and six published screenplays. His poems have been translated into several Indian …