Anand Bakshi was an accomplished Indian lyricist and poet, who penned over 4,000 songs for more than 700 Hindi films in his lifetime. On his birth anniversary, July 29th, let us take a look at his remarkable career and the impact it had on the Indian Cinema.
Anand Bakshi’s Early Life
Anand Bakshi was born on July 29th, 1930 in Rawalpindi, present-day Pakistan. His family moved to India in 1947 during the Partition, and Bakshi was enrolled in a college in Delhi. He had a keen interest in music, and was a part of a popular singing group when he was in college. He studied law, but soon after decided to pursue a career in music.
Bakshi’s Career in Music and Films
Bakshi started his career as a songwriter, and wrote his first song for the film Do Ustad in 1959. He was soon noticed by composers like O.P Nayyar and Sachin Dev Burman, and began writing for their movies. He was initially known for his romantic and melodious lyrics, but soon gained a reputation for being able to write songs for any genre. Bakshi wrote for some of the most successful films of the time, such as Sholay, Hum Kisise Kum Naheen, and Amar Akbar Anthony.
Anand Bakshi’s Impact on Cinema
Bakshi’s lyrics were known to be simple yet powerful, and his songs often had a lasting impact on the audience. He was known for his ability to write poetic lyrics that could be understood by the masses. He also wrote songs for some of the most iconic films of all time, such as Sholay, Deewar, and Don. His songs were known to be hummable and timeless, and are still remembered by many.
Bakshi’s Filmfare Nominations
Bakshi was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist 40 times. He won the award four times, for the songs ‘Ghar Aaya Mera Pardesi’ from Awara, ‘Chalte Chalte’ from Pakeezah, ‘Mere Sapno Ki Rani’ from Aradhana, and ‘Tere Bina Zindagi Se’ from Aandhi.
Conclusion
Anand Bakshi was an immensely talented lyricist and poet who wrote some of the most memorable songs in the history of Indian Cinema. His
