Rajinder Krishan was born in a Duggal family at Jalalpur Jattan on 6 June 1919, in Gujrat District (in present-day Pakistan).[4] Even when he was studying in the eighth class he was attracted towards poetry. In his early work life he had a clerk's job in the municipal office in Simla, where he toiled up to 1942. During that period, he read eastern and western authors extensively and wrote poetry. He expresses his indebtedness to the Urdu poetry of Firaq Gorakhpuri and Ahsan Danish, as well as to the Hindi poems of Pant and Nirala. In those days the newspapers in the Delhi-Punjab brought out special supplements and held poetry contests to mark Krishna Janmashtami, in which he participated regularly.
In the mid-1940s, Krishan shifted to Bombay (now Mumbai) to become a screenwriter in the Hindi film industry. His first screenplay was Janta (1947). His first film as a lyricist was Zanjeer (1947). He was first noted for the script and lyrics of the Motilal-Suraiya starrer Aaj Ki Rat (1948). After the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi, Krishan wrote a song Suno Suno Aye Duniyawalon, Bapu Ki Yeh Amar Kahani. The song was sung by Mohammed Rafi and composed by Husnlal Bhagatram, and was a great hit. He also tasted success as a lyricist with the films Badi Bahen (1949) and Lahore (1949).[2]
He died on 23 September 1987 in Mumbai.[1] After his death, HMV brought out an LP containing 12 of his songs. He was known to keep a low profile and did not actively seek much publicity about himself. That's why many people that liked his penned songs, didn't know what he looked like due to a small number of available professional pictures of him.[1][2][5]
Trivia
Rajinder Krishan was considered the richest writer in Hindi cinema. The reason was that he had won a jackpot worth 4,600,000 rupees in horse racing. The sum was considered a huge amount during the late seventies.[2]
Awards
Rajinder Krishan won Filmfare Award for best lyricist for the movie Khandan (1965) for the song "Tumhi mere mandir, tumhi meri pooja".[5]
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^ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzaaNarendra Kusnur (5 June 2019). "Rajendra Krishan, the lyricist who mastered all genres". The Hindu (newspaper). Retrieved 11 January 2021.
^ abSuanshu Khurana (13 September 2015). "That Song in Your Head: Shankar Mahadevan, Amitabh Bhattacharya and others share their favourite songs over the years". The Indian Express (newspaper). Retrieved 10 January 2021.
^Adrian Gaster, ed. (1977). International Who's who in Music and Musicians' Directory. Melrose Press. p. 470. ISBN9780900332449.
^ abcdParam Arunachalam (19 September 2015). "Bollywood Retrospect: The best of lyricist Rajendra Krishan". DNA India website. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
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rajendra, krishan, rajinder, krishan, duggal, june, 1919, september, 1987, also, credited, indian, poet, lyricist, screenwriter, rajinder, krishanborn, 1919, june, 1919jalalpur, jattan, punjab, british, indiadied23, september, 1987, 1987, aged, bombay, maharas. Rajinder Krishan Duggal 6 June 1919 23 September 1987 also credited as Rajendra Krishan was an Indian poet lyricist and screenwriter 2 3 Rajinder KrishanBorn 1919 06 06 6 June 1919Jalalpur Jattan Punjab British IndiaDied23 September 1987 1987 09 23 aged 68 1 Bombay Maharashtra IndiaOther namesRajinder KrishanOccupation s Film Songs Lyricist Dialogue and Screenplay WriterYears active1948 1990AwardsFilmfare Awards in 1966 Contents 1 Biography 2 Death and legacy 3 Trivia 4 Awards 5 Filmography 5 1 Hindi film songs 6 References 7 External linksBiography EditRajinder Krishan was born in a Duggal family at Jalalpur Jattan on 6 June 1919 in Gujrat District in present day Pakistan 4 Even when he was studying in the eighth class he was attracted towards poetry In his early work life he had a clerk s job in the municipal office in Simla where he toiled up to 1942 During that period he read eastern and western authors extensively and wrote poetry He expresses his indebtedness to the Urdu poetry of Firaq Gorakhpuri and Ahsan Danish as well as to the Hindi poems of Pant and Nirala In those days the newspapers in the Delhi Punjab brought out special supplements and held poetry contests to mark Krishna Janmashtami in which he participated regularly In the mid 1940s Krishan shifted to Bombay now Mumbai to become a screenwriter in the Hindi film industry His first screenplay was Janta 1947 His first film as a lyricist was Zanjeer 1947 He was first noted for the script and lyrics of the Motilal Suraiya starrer Aaj Ki Rat 1948 After the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi Krishan wrote a song Suno Suno Aye Duniyawalon Bapu Ki Yeh Amar Kahani The song was sung by Mohammed Rafi and composed by Husnlal Bhagatram and was a great hit He also tasted success as a lyricist with the films Badi Bahen 1949 and Lahore 1949 2 Rajinder Krishan is known for his association with the composer C Ramchandra He worked with several other music directors including Shankar Jaikishan Ravi Rajesh Roshan Madan Mohan Hemant Kumar Sajjad Hussain Sachin Dev Burman Rahul Dev Burman S Mohinder Chitragupta Salil Chowdhury and Laxmikant Pyarelal 3 2 Death and legacy EditHe died on 23 September 1987 in Mumbai 1 After his death HMV brought out an LP containing 12 of his songs He was known to keep a low profile and did not actively seek much publicity about himself That s why many people that liked his penned songs didn t know what he looked like due to a small number of available professional pictures of him 1 2 5 Trivia EditRajinder Krishan was considered the richest writer in Hindi cinema The reason was that he had won a jackpot worth 4 600 000 rupees in horse racing The sum was considered a huge amount during the late seventies 2 Awards EditRajinder Krishan won Filmfare Award for best lyricist for the movie Khandan 1965 for the song Tumhi mere mandir tumhi meri pooja 5 Filmography EditAag Ka Darya 1990 lyrics 1 Allah Rakha 1986 lyrics Khel Mohabbat Ka 1986 dialogue amp story Dharm Adhikari 1986 dialogue Silsila 1981 lyrics Ponga Pandit 1975 dialogue Naya Din Nai Raat 1974 dialogue Geeta Mera Naam 1974 Jwar Bhata 1973 dialogue amp lyrics Banarasi Babu 1973 lyrics 2 Blackmail 1973 lyrics Kahani Kismat Ki 1973 lyrics Bombay to Goa 1972 dialogue 2 Maalik 1972 dialogue Shehzada 1972 dialogue Rakhwala 1971 lyrics Man Mandir 1971 dialogue screenplay amp lyrics Reshma Aur Shera 1971 lyrics Gopi 1970 dialogue amp lyrics Jawab 1970 dialogue amp lyrics Tumse Achha Kaun Hai 1969 lyrics Doli 1969 dialogue Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati 1969 dialogue Pyar Ka Sapna 1969 dialogue amp lyrics Sachaai 1969 dialogue Waris 1969 dialogue Brahmachari 1968 lyrics Gauri 1968 dialogue Padosan 1968 dialogue screenplay amp lyrics 2 6 Sadhu Aur Shaitaan 1968 dialogue Nai Roshni 1967 dialogue amp lyrics Pyar Kiye Jaa 1966 dialogue Khandan 1965 dialogue amp lyrics 5 Main Bhi Ladki Hoon 1964 dialogue amp lyrics Jahan Ara 1964 lyrics Aao Pyaar Karen 1964 lyrics Sharaabi 1964 lyrics Pooja Ke Phool 1964 dialogue Bharosa 1963 dialogue amp lyrics Ghar Basake Dekho 1963 screenplay dialogue lyrics Yeh Raaste Hain Pyar Ke 1963 lyrics Bluff Master 1963 dialogue Man Mauji 1962 dialogue amp lyrics Prem Patra 1962 dialogue Rakhi 1962 dialogue amp lyrics Shaadi 1962 dialogue amp lyrics Chhaya 1961 lyrics and dialogue 6 Nazrana 1961 dialogue amp lyrics Bindya 1960 dialogue Love in Simla 1960 lyrics Maa Baap 1960 dialogue Patang 1960 dialogue amp lyrics Barkha 1959 dialogue Adalat 1958 lyrics 6 Jailor 1958 lyrics Gateway of India 1957 lyrics Asha 1957 lyrics 2 Dekh Kabira Roya 1957 lyrics 6 Bhai Bhai 1956 dialogue amp lyrics 6 Taj 1956 lyrics Pehli Jhalak 1955 dialogue Azaad 1955 lyrics 6 Pehli Jhalak 1955 lyrics Nagin 1954 dialogue amp lyrics Anarkali 1953 lyrics 2 6 Ladki 1953 dialogue amp lyrics Sangdil 1952 lyrics 2 6 Saqi 1952 Aaram 1951 lyrics Albela 1951 lyrics 2 6 1 Badi Bahen 1949 lyrics and dialogue 2 Amar Kahani 1949 lyrics 2 Aaj Ki Raat 1948 script and lyrics Hindi film songs Edit Hum pyaar mein jalne walon ko Jailor 6 Woh paas rahe ya dur Badi Bahen Chup Chup Khadi Ho Badi Bahen 2 1 Ye zindagi usiki hai Anarkali 2 Jaag Dard e Ishq Jaag Anarkali 2 6 Zindagi Pyar Ki Do Chaar Ghadi Hoti Hai Anarkali 6 Sham dhale khidki tale Albela 2 6 Mere piya gaye Rangoon Patanga Yeh Hawa Yeh Raat Yeh Chandni Sangdil 2 Mera dil ye pukare aaja Nagin 2 Na bole re na bole re Azaad 6 Jahan daal daal par sone ki Sikandar E Azam Rang dil ki dhadkan bhi Patang Aay dil mujhe bataa de Bhai Bhai 6 Kadar jane na Bhai Bhai Chal ud ja re panchhi Bhaabi Bhooli hui yaado Sanjog 6 Yuhn hasraton ke daag Adaalat 2 6 Jana tha hum se dur Adaalat Unko ye shikaayat hai Adaalat 2 6 Zami se hume aasmaan par Adaalat Chhup gaya koi re dur se pukaar ke Champakali 2 Kaun Aaya Mere Man Ke Dwaare Dekh Kabira Roya 6 Hum se aaya na gaya Dekh Kabira Roya 6 Meri veena tum bin Dekh Kabira Roya Eena Meena Deeka Aasha 2 6 1 Berahem aasmaan Bahaana Maajhi meri kismat ke Hum Hindustani Ye mard bade bedard Miss Mary Itna na mujhse tu pyar badha Chhaya 2 6 Aansoo samajh ke kiyun Chhaya Mein apne aap se ghabra gaya Bindiya Is bhari duniya me Bharosa Woh dil kahan se laaoon Bharosa Dil todna kisi ka Pooja Ke Phool Meri aankhon se koi Pooja Ke Phool Kabhi na kabhi kahin na kahin Sharaabi Mein to tum sang nain mila ke Man Mauji Phir wohi sham wohi gham Jahan Ara Mein teri nazar ka suroor hoon Jahan Ara Teri aankh ke aansoo pee jaoon Jahan Ara Is tarah toda mera dil Shehnaai Kya ajab saaz hai ye shehnaai Shehnaai Ye raaste hai pyar ke Ye Raaste Hai Pyar Ke Tumhi mere mandir Khandaan 5 Sapne hai sapne Nai Roshni Kahena hai kahena hai Padosan 2 6 Mere Saamnewali Khidki Mein Padosan 6 Kabhi kabhi aaisa bhi to Waris Jo unki tamanna Inteqaam Sukh ke sab saathi Gopi Pal pal dil ke paas Black Mail 2 Naina mere rang bhare sapne Black Mail Jadugar tere naina Man Mandir Chanda chhode chandni Khel Kismat Ka Mushkil hai jeena Sahib BahadurReferences Edit a b c d e f g Rajiv Vijayakar 6 October 2013 Rajendra Krishan The Low Profile Giant Bollywood hungama website Archived from the original on 22 May 2015 Retrieved 10 January 2021 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa Narendra Kusnur 5 June 2019 Rajendra Krishan the lyricist who mastered all genres The Hindu newspaper Retrieved 11 January 2021 a b Suanshu Khurana 13 September 2015 That Song in Your Head Shankar Mahadevan Amitabh Bhattacharya and others share their favourite songs over the years The Indian Express newspaper Retrieved 10 January 2021 Adrian Gaster ed 1977 International Who s who in Music and Musicians Directory Melrose Press p 470 ISBN 9780900332449 a b c d Param Arunachalam 19 September 2015 Bollywood Retrospect The best of lyricist Rajendra Krishan DNA India website Retrieved 11 January 2021 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x Most Popular Songs By Rajendra Krishan As Lyricist MySwar com website Retrieved 11 January 2021External links EditRajendra Krishan at IMDb Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Rajendra Krishan amp oldid 1116281619, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
