Eminent writer and lyricist Gulzar sahab turns a year older today. The multi talented personality has huge contribution in the field of entertainment and art. Sampooran Singh Kalra, popularly known by his pen name Gulzar began his career under the directors Bimal Roy and Hrishikesh Mukherjee.
Gulzar shared the Oscar award with music director AR Rahman for 'Jai Ho' from the film Slumdog Millionaire in 2008.
He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2004 for his contribution to the arts and the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2002.
His contribution towards small screen has also been exemplary as he wrote lyrics for several Doordarshan serials including Hello Zindagi, Potli Baba ki and Jungle Book.
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