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10 interesting and lesser known facts about Gulzar

TNN | Last updated on - Aug 19, 2019, 12:18 IST
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Gulzar

Gulzar is a poet, filmmaker, lyricist and writer who has enthralled India with his talent and even won international acclaim. Here are some facts on him:
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Gulzar is his pen name

His real name is Sampooran Singh Kalra. Gulzar is his pen name.
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His father didn't approve of his writing

His father didn't approve of his writing. Hence he wrote under the pen name, Gulzar Deenvi which he later shortened to Gulzar.
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He was born in British India

He was born in Dina, Jhelum District, British India which now falls in Pakistan.
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He worked as an assistant to Bimal Roy

After partition, he came to Delhi and worked as an assistant to Bimal Roy.

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​He started his career as a songwriter with music director S. D. Burman

He started his career as a songwriter with music director S. D. Burman for the movie 'Bandini'.
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His first film as a director was 'Mere Apne'

His first film as a director was 'Mere Apne' which was a remake of a Bengali film 'Apanjan'.
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Gulzar has a Grammy Award

Gulzar has a Grammy Award. He won a Grammy Award for Best Song Written for a Motion Picture for the song "Jai Ho"
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His daughter has followed in his footsteps

His daughter, Meghna Gulzar, has followed in his footsteps and is also a writer, director and producer.
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He debuted as a novelist at the age of 84

He debuted as a novelist at the age of 84. His book 'Two', is a fictitious account of some real encounters during the partition of India.
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Most of his works have been translated into English

Though he writes in Urdu and Hindustani, most of his works have been translated into English.

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great. very inspiring and illustrious career.
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