If you are a '90s kid, these compositions of Gulzar will fill your heart with nostalgia

“Tujhse naraz nahi zindagi, hairan hun mai
Tere masoon sawalo se pareshan hun mai...”
“Umrein lagi kehte hue, do lavz the, ek baat thi...”
“Aaj kal paaon zamin par nahi padte mere,
Bolo dekha hai kabhi tumne muje udte hue”

Some people carve words into poems, some carve them into songs, but not many know how to carve them into nostalgia. However, Sampooran Singh Kalra, popularly known as Gulzar Saab, can do all three!

Legendary poet and lyricist Gulzar celebrates his 85th birthday today.


Time tends to put an age on most things, but it certainly couldn’t put an age on Gulzar’s compositions. The poet has penned some beautiful compositions about love, life and heartbreak that continue to touch the hearts of millions, irrespective of age and generation.


The maestro has a way with words that brings even complex emotions to life. Such has been the impact of his work, that not just the '60s and '70s, but even the '90s millennials, growing up on pop and rock, have turned fans.

His songs were part of your childhood, even if you didn’t know the man behind the magic then. From the morning prayers in school to playtime at home, Gulzar has been part of our growing up years.

On the legend’s birthday, here are three popular compositions which will rewind the clock for every 90s kid:

1. ‘Humko Mann Ki Shakti Dena’
Yes, one of the most popular morning prayers in schools is in fact a composition by Gulzar Saab himself!


Penned down in 1971 for the movie ‘Guddi’, ‘Humko Mann Ki Shakti Dena’ still holds a special place in the heart of every '90s kid.

2. ‘Lakdi Ki Kaathi’
‘Ladki ki kaathi’ is one of the most popular compositions of the '80s and '90s.


Every '90s kid is familiar with this song; that’s what this group of kids have grown up to. Either as a nursery rhyme or as a popular song of those days, ‘Lakdi ki kaathi’ by Gulzar brings a tear of nostalgia in the eyes of every 90s kid and still continues to be just as popular among children.

3. ‘Jungle, Jungle Baat Chali Hai’
The popular song comes to mind every time someone says Mowgli. Gulzar gave Rudyard Kipling’s jungle boy a title track long before Jon Favreau decided to do a take on the book.


The Jungle book title song continues to be an all-time-favourite amongst kids, through generations.

And it’s not just for the '90s kids, Gulzar’s compositions are relevant and relatable for kids of today as well.

On his birthday, we’d just like to say, thank you for the music, Gulzar Saab.