Biography
Asrar ul Hassan Khan (1 October 1919 − 24 May 2000), better known as Majrooh Sultanpuri, was an Indian Urdu poet and lyricist in India's Hindi language film industry. He wrote Hindustani lyrics for numerous Hindi film soundtracks.He was one of the dominating musical forces in Indian cinema in the 1950s and early 1960s, and was an important figure in the Progressive Writers' Movement. He is considered one of the finest avant-garde Urdu poets of 20th century literature.In his career spanning six decades, he worked with many music directors. He won the Filmfare Best Lyricist Award in 1965 for "Chahunga Main Tujhe" in the film Dosti, and the highest award in Indian cinema, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for lifetime achievement in 1993. In the 1980s and 1990s, most of his work was with Anand–Milind, their most notable collaborations being Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, Lal Dupatta Malmal Ka, Love, and Dahek.
He also wrote for Jatin-Lalit films like Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander and their debut film Yaara Dildara.
Filmography
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Movies 42
self 1
Dil Vil Pyar Vyar (2002)
Jaanam Samjha Karo (1999)
Dil Ke Jharoke Main (1997)
Ghatak (1996)
Khamoshi: The Musical (1996)
Andaz Apna Apna (1994)
Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1994)
Love (1991)
Tum Mere Ho (1990)
In Search of Guru Dutt (1989)
Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988)
Zamaane ko Dikhana hai (1981)
Heeralaal Pannalaal (1978)
Phaansi (1978)
Bhumika (1977)
Inkaar (1977)
Doosara Aadmi (1977)
Naach Uthe Sansaar (1976)
Kahtey Hain Mujhko Raja (1975)
Ujala Hi Ujala (1974)
Anamika (1973)
Double Cross (1973)
Pakeezah (1972)
Jal Bin Machhli Nritya Bin Bijli (1971)
Scattered Pearls (1971)
Abhinetri (1970)
Pyasi Shaam (1969)
Pyar Ka Mausam (1969)
Patthar Ke Sanam (1967)
Mere Sanam (1965)
Oonche Log (1965)
Shabnam (1964)
Ankh Micholi (1962)
Maya (1961)
Jhumroo (1961)
Tu Nahin Aur Sahi (1960)
Sujata (1959)
Kali Topi Lal Rumal (1959)
Aakhri Dao (1958)
Sitaron Se Aage (1958)
Paying Guest (1957)
Shahjehan (1946)
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Known ForSound
GenderMale
Birthday1920-06-17
Deathday2000-05-24 (79 years old)
Birth PlaceSultanpur, India
ReligionIslam
CitizenshipsBritish Raj, India, Dominion of India
AwardsDadasaheb Phalke Award, Filmfare Awards
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