Cinemaazi remembers Khumar Barabankvi on his death anniversary

Today marks the death anniversary of Khumar Barabankvi, Urdu poet and film lyricist, who passed away on 19 February, 1999. Born Mohammed Haidar Khan on 15 September, 1919, he hailed from an environment rich in poetry. Popular at mushairas for his ghazals presented in his melodious voice, he also made his mark in Hindi film music as a lyricist. Some of his most popular songs include Tasveer banata hoon tasveer nahin banti, Bhula nahin dena ji, Aaj mere naseeb me mujhko rula rula diya, Mujhe phir wahin yaad aane lage hain, Aaj gham kal khushi hai yeh zindagi, and Apne kiye pe koi pashemaan ho gaya. His ghazals were rendered by leading singers including K. L. Saigal, Mohammed Rafi, Lata Mangeshkar, Ghulam Ali, and Jagjit Singh. Working with prominent music composers like Naushad and Nashad, Khumar Barabankvi penned lyrics for films such as Love And God (1986), Saaz Aur Awaaz (1966), Baradari (1955), and Shahjehan (1946). His published poetry continues to charm poetry-lovers. 

Featuring the song Aye dil-e-beqarar jhoom from Shahjehan (1946)

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