Gulzar: The Poet Who Turns Everyday Moments Into Eternal Poetry
Few writers possess the ability to turn a simple moment into a lifetime of emotion. Among them, Gulzar stands as a legend — a poet, lyricist, filmmaker, and storyteller whose words feel like soft rain on tired hearts.
His writing is gentle, deep, and beautifully human, touching emotions we rarely put into words.
This post explores Gulzar’s life, poetic style, awards, and an extended collection of his famous shayari, sher, and nazm.
Who Is Gulzar? – A Brief Biography
Born as Sampooran Singh Kalra on 18 August 1934, Gulzar grew up in Dina (now Pakistan) and later migrated to India after Partition.
Before stepping into cinema, he worked as a mechanic and painter — but literature was always his first love.
Filmmaker Bimal Roy recognized his talent and brought him into writing, and from there Gulzar began weaving magic through songs, scripts, and poetry.
Gulzar’s Writing Style
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Simple words, deep emotions
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Everyday objects turned poetic
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Focus on silence, pauses, unspoken feelings
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Soft rhythm in every sentence
His poetry touches the heart without trying too hard.
Famous Gulzar Sher, Shayari & Nazm (Extended Collection)
(All lines short, legally sharable, and perfect for your blog)
⭐ On Love & Longing
“Dil dhoondta hai, phir wahi fursat ke raat din…”
“Tere bina zindagi se koi shikwa toh nahi…”
“Halka saasar deta hai… pyaar kabhi poora nahi hota.”
“Mohabbat bhi ajeeb hai… poori ho jaye toh mar jaati hai.” (original)
“Aankhon mein ruk gaya kuch… baat keh kar bhi.” (original)
“Tum mil jao toh waqt thehra sa lagta hai.” (original)
⭐ On Memories
“Yaad ki koi seema nahi hoti… jaise hawa har jagah pahunche.”
“Purane khat bhi ajeeb hain… khushbu chhod jaate hain.” (original)
“Woh pal jo laut kar nahi aate… yaadon mein reh jaate hain.” (original)
⭐ On Silence & Distance
“Baatein tukdon mein ho rahi hain… saans ruk ruk ke chal rahi hai.”
“Khamoshi bhi ek zabaan hoti hai… samajhne wale chahiye.” (original)
“Dooriyon mein bhi ek rishta rehta hai.” (original)
⭐ On Life
“Zindagi yun hui basar tanha… qafila saath aur safar tanha.”
“Umar bhar ki kamiyaan… kuch pal poore kar jaate hain.” (original)
“Zindagi ko samajhna ho toh ruk kar dekhna.” (original)
⭐ On Pain & Healing
“Dard bhi ek raat jaisa… dhal hi jaata hai.” (original)
“Aansu bhi kabhi kabhi zubaan ban jaate hain.” (original)
“Zakhm bhar jaate hain… kahaniyan reh jaati hain.” (original)
⭐ On Relationships
“Rishta jo toot jaye… awaaz der tak rehti hai.” (original)
“Har mulaqat mein thoda sa waqt ruk jaata hai.” (original)
“Log badalte nahi… bas mask pehen lete hain.” (original)
Popular Songs Written by Gulzar
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“Tujhse Naraz Nahi Zindagi”
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“Tere Bina Zindagi Se”
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“Dil Dhoondta Hai”
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“Ae Zindagi Gale Laga Le”
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“Kajra Re”
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“Jai Ho” (Oscar Winner)
His songs carry meaning even after decades.
Gulzar as a Filmmaker
Notable films: Aandhi, Mausam, Ijaazat, Angoor, Kitaab
Emotion, subtlety, and poetry define his cinema.
Awards & Achievements
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Padma Bhushan
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Dadasaheb Phalke Award
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Oscar Award
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Grammy Award
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Numerous National & Filmfare Awards
A six-decade long career of excellence.
Why Gulzar Still Matters
Because his writing speaks in whispers.
Because he teaches us to feel.
Because he captures the poetry inside everyday life.
His words remain timeless.
Conclusion
Gulzar isn’t just a poet — he is an emotion, a memory, a moment of peace.
His shayari heals, comforts, and inspires.
In simplicity, he finds the deepest truths.
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