Film lyricist Anand Bakshi is regarded as the most successful Indian film lyricist having written 4000 songs in a career ranging 45 years. A look at his work reveals his mastery over his art. Remember Chingari Koi Bhadke....(Amar Prem), Hum Tum Ek Kamre Mein Bandh Ho...(Bobby), Teri Pehli Nazar Ko Salaam... (Ek Duje Ke Liye), Tujhe Dekha To...(Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge) etc.
Anand Bakshi was a master of penning lyrics, within minutes, he could write to the tunes of music directors and in the process many a times he would cram mindless words like Dum Maro Dum...., Achcha To Hum Chalte Hain....Mere Jeevan Sathi Pyar Kiye Ja... etc incidentally the songs would prove hit.
One such song that he set to the tune of Laxmikant-Pyarelal was for the movie Amir Garib (1974) staring Dev Anand and Hema Malani. The song was Baith Ja Baith Gayi, Khadi Ho Ja Khadi...
Anand Bakshi was a master of penning lyrics, within minutes, he could write to the tunes of music directors and in the process many a times he would cram mindless words like Dum Maro Dum...., Achcha To Hum Chalte Hain....Mere Jeevan Sathi Pyar Kiye Ja... etc incidentally the songs would prove hit.
One such song that he set to the tune of Laxmikant-Pyarelal was for the movie Amir Garib (1974) staring Dev Anand and Hema Malani. The song was Baith Ja Baith Gayi, Khadi Ho Ja Khadi...
- 4/13/2015
- GlamSham
The evergreen superstar Dev Anand breathed his last in London on Saturday night following a cardiac arrest. The 88 year old star was in London for health check up as he was unwell since a few days. Dev Anand made his film debut as an actor in 1946 with Hum Ek Hain. During his career as an actor, he gave countless hits which included Paying Guest, Baazi, Funtoosh, Jewel Thief, Hum Dono, Nau Do Gyarah, Johny Mera Naam, Amir Garib, Guide, Hare Rama Hare Krishna, Des Pardes and more. His film production banner Navketan International Films has produced more than 35 movies. Dev Anand was honoured with the prestigious the Padma Bhushan in 2001 and Dada Saheb Phalke Award in 2002. Irrespective of his age and health issues, Dev Anand was busy making films passionately. His last movie as a director and actor was Chargesheet released in September 2011. Bollywood Hungama bids farewell to the evergreen...
- 12/4/2011
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
The evergreen superstar Dev Anand breathed his last in London on Saturday night following a cardiac arrest. The 88 year old star was in London for health check up as he was unwell since a few days. Dev Anand made his film debut as an actor in 1946 with Hum Ek Hain. During his career as an actor, he gave countless hits which included Paying Guest, Baazi, Funtoosh, Jewel Thief, Hum Dono, Nau Do Gyarah, Johny Mera Naam, Amir Garib, Guide, Hare Rama Hare Krishna, Des Pardes and more. His film production banner Navketan International Films has produced more than 35 movies. Dev Anand was honoured with the prestigious the Padma Bhushan in 2001 and Dada Saheb Phalke Award in 2002. Irrespective of his age and health issues, Dev Anand was busy making films passionately. His last movie as a director and actor was Chargesheet released in September 2011. Bollywood Hungama bids farewell to the evergreen...
- 12/4/2011
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
The evergreen superstar Dev Anand breathed his last in London on Saturday night following a cardiac arrest. The 88 year old star was in London for health check up as he was unwell since a few days. Dev Anand made his film debut as an actor in 1946 with Hum Ek Hain. During his career as an actor, he gave countless hits which included Paying Guest, Baazi, Funtoosh, Jewel Thief, Hum Dono, Nau Do Gyarah, Johny Mera Naam, Amir Garib, Guide, Hare Rama Hare Krishna, Des Pardes and more. His film production banner Navketan International Films has produced more than 35 movies. Dev Anand was honoured with the prestigious the Padma Bhushan in 2001 and Dada Saheb Phalke Award in 2002. Irrespective of his age and health issues, Dev Anand was busy making films passionately. His last movie as a director and actor was Chargesheet released in September 2011. Bollywood Hungama bids farewell to the evergreen...
- 12/4/2011
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Actors can come and go but very few manage to paint a career to span over 6 decades. Yesterday the world was forced to say goodbye to such a legend and the film industry left a little empty with the passing of the great Dev Anand,who despite being 88 years of age was loved for his ever youthful personality. The ‘Evergreen Romantic Superstar’ passed away during the night in London following a cardiac arrest. His son Suneil stayed by his father’s bedside throughout the night. It is understood that he had attended a medical check up in London as a result of continuos ill health over the past few days.
Dev was born 26 September 1923 to the proud Punjabi-speaking Anand family. After graduation from Government College, Lahore, British India a young Dev Anand left his hometown to travel to Bombay for work at a Military Censor Office. The film industry...
Dev was born 26 September 1923 to the proud Punjabi-speaking Anand family. After graduation from Government College, Lahore, British India a young Dev Anand left his hometown to travel to Bombay for work at a Military Censor Office. The film industry...
- 12/4/2011
- by Janine Gall
- Bollyspice
Dev Anand
Veteran actor Dev Anand known as the ‘Evergreen Romantic Superstar’ of Indian cinema passed away in London on Saturday night. The actor, 88, died of a cardiac arrest.
He was reportedly in London for a medical checkup.
Dev Anand made his debut as an actor in 1946 in Hum Ek Hain. He was known for his performances in films like Paying Guest, Baazi, Jewel Thief, Cid, Johny Mera Naam, Amir Garib, Warrant, Hare Rama Hare Krishna and Des Pardes.
He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2001 and Dada Saheb Phalke Award in 2002 for his contribution to Indian cinema.
His production company Navketan Films has produced more than 35 films since 1949.
Veteran actor Dev Anand known as the ‘Evergreen Romantic Superstar’ of Indian cinema passed away in London on Saturday night. The actor, 88, died of a cardiac arrest.
He was reportedly in London for a medical checkup.
Dev Anand made his debut as an actor in 1946 in Hum Ek Hain. He was known for his performances in films like Paying Guest, Baazi, Jewel Thief, Cid, Johny Mera Naam, Amir Garib, Warrant, Hare Rama Hare Krishna and Des Pardes.
He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2001 and Dada Saheb Phalke Award in 2002 for his contribution to Indian cinema.
His production company Navketan Films has produced more than 35 films since 1949.
- 12/4/2011
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
The Veteran actor Dev Anand the evergreen Romantic superstar of Indian cinema passed away in London on Saturday night by cardiac arrest. He was 88 year old.
Dev Anand was not keeping well since few days and went to London for for medical check up. His son Sunil was with him when he breathed last.
Dev Anand made his debut as an actor in 1946 in Hum Ek Hain. By the time his Ziddi was released in 1947 he was a superstar.
He as an actor did many superhit films Paying Guest, Baazi, Jewel Thief, Cid, Johny Mera Naam, Amir Garib, Warrant, Hare Rama Hare Krishna And Des Pardes.
He was also awarded Padma Bhushan in 2001 and Dada Saheb Phalke Award in 2002 for his outstandin ...
Dev Anand was not keeping well since few days and went to London for for medical check up. His son Sunil was with him when he breathed last.
Dev Anand made his debut as an actor in 1946 in Hum Ek Hain. By the time his Ziddi was released in 1947 he was a superstar.
He as an actor did many superhit films Paying Guest, Baazi, Jewel Thief, Cid, Johny Mera Naam, Amir Garib, Warrant, Hare Rama Hare Krishna And Des Pardes.
He was also awarded Padma Bhushan in 2001 and Dada Saheb Phalke Award in 2002 for his outstandin ...
- 12/4/2011
- Bollywood Chaska
Legendry actor Dev Anand died in London last night following heart attack. He was 88. Dev Anand acted in over 100 films. He travelled to London with his son Sunil Anand for medical check-up as he was not keeping well for few days. He debuted with the film, ‘Hum Ek Din’ in 1946. His biggest blockbuster was ‘Ziddi’ and from this there was no looking back. He has in his credits films like Paying Guest, Baazi, Jewel Thief, Cid, Guide, Johny Mera Naam, Amir Garib, Warrant, Hare Rama Hare Krishna and Des Pardes. He was honored with Padma Bhushan in 2001 and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2002 for his outstanding contribut...
- 12/4/2011
- Bollywoodmantra.com
Dev Anand, the 'Evergreen Romantic Superstar' of Indian cinema, has passed away here last night following cardiac arrest. He was 88. Dev Anand, who had come here for medical check up, was not keeping well for the last few days, family sources told us.His son Sunil was with him when he breathed last. Dev Anand made his debut as an actor in 1946 in "Hum Ek Hain". By the time his "Ziddi" was released in 1947 he was a superstar and has never looked back.Versatile Dev Anand has given countless hits like "Paying Guest", "Baazi", "Jewel Thief ", "Cid", "Johny Mera Naam", "Amir Garib", "Warrant", "Hare Rama Hare Krishna" and "Des Pardes".For his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema, Dev Anand was honoured with the prestigious the 'Padma Bhushan' in 2001 and 'Dada Saheb Phalke Award' in 2002.He established his film production company 'Navketan International Films' in 1949 and has produced more than 35 movies.
- 12/3/2011
- Filmicafe
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