In Urdu poetry, this ‘shair’ can be credited for not only using more simple — and natural — language to broaden his art’s appeal but also went on to initiate its enduring tryst with Hindi films.
‘Arzoo Lakhnavi’ was, if not the first, among the leading mainstream poets to begin writing lyrics for the fledgling film industry — beginning with Calcutta’s New Theatres in the 1930s before shifting to Bombay in 1942 — recognising how this association would preserve — and extend — the reach of Urdu poetry beyond its organic followership.
Much before Majrooh Sultanpuri, Sahir Ludhianvi, or Shakeel Badayuni became known, he was crafting lyrics for Indian cinema’s first superstars — K.L. Saigal and Kanan Devi as well as for emerging stars like Madhubala, and more.
An outstanding standard-bearer of ‘Dabistan-e-Lakhnau’ or the Lucknow School of Urdu poetry, Syed Anwar Hussain ‘Arzoo Lakhnavi’ seemed destined to be a poet.
Both his father Mir...
‘Arzoo Lakhnavi’ was, if not the first, among the leading mainstream poets to begin writing lyrics for the fledgling film industry — beginning with Calcutta’s New Theatres in the 1930s before shifting to Bombay in 1942 — recognising how this association would preserve — and extend — the reach of Urdu poetry beyond its organic followership.
Much before Majrooh Sultanpuri, Sahir Ludhianvi, or Shakeel Badayuni became known, he was crafting lyrics for Indian cinema’s first superstars — K.L. Saigal and Kanan Devi as well as for emerging stars like Madhubala, and more.
An outstanding standard-bearer of ‘Dabistan-e-Lakhnau’ or the Lucknow School of Urdu poetry, Syed Anwar Hussain ‘Arzoo Lakhnavi’ seemed destined to be a poet.
Both his father Mir...
- 3/19/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
The 1965 film had music by Shankar-Jaikishan and lyrics by Hasrat Jaipuri, who together gave us some beautiful songs like Ae Phoolon Ki Rani and Aji Rooth Kar. Directed by Ramanand Sagar, Arzoo starred Rajendra Kumar and Sadhana...
- 10/1/2017
- Film Companion
Veteran actor and filmmaker Feroz Khan, who gave us many entertaining films such as Apradh, Qurbani, Dharmatma, Dayavan and Jaanbaaz passed away early this morning at his Bangalore residence. He was 70 years old. The actor, who was once considered as 'the ultimate style-icon' by many during the 60's and 70's had been in a critical condition for many days now battling cancer. It's very ironical that Feroz Khan breathed his last in Bangalore, the very city where he was also born in. Not many may be aware that the flamboyant star made his acting debut as a second lead in the film Didi. After acting in films like Arzoo, Nagin, Mela and Safar, Feroz Khan also ventured into producing and directing films starting with Apradh (1972) and continued all the way till 2003 when his last film as producer-director Janasheen released. Feroz was last seen as the comic don 'Rdx' in the 2007 blockbuster Welcome.
- 4/27/2009
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Veteran actor and filmmaker Feroz Khan, who gave us many entertaining films such as Apradh, Qurbani, Dharmatma, Dayavan and Jaanbaaz passed away early this morning at his Bangalore residence. He was 70 years old. The actor, who was once considered as 'the ultimate style-icon' by many during the 60's and 70's had been in a critical condition for many days now battling cancer. It's very ironical that Feroz Khan breathed his last in Bangalore, the very city where he was also born in. Not many may be aware that the flamboyant star made his acting debut as a second lead in the film Didi. After acting in films like Arzoo, Nagin, Mela and Safar, Feroz Khan also ventured into producing and directing films starting with Apradh (1972) and continued all the way till 2003 when his last film as producer-director Janasheen released. Feroz was last seen as the comic don 'Rdx' in the 2007 blockbuster Welcome.
- 4/27/2009
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Legendary actor and director Feroz Khan died late on Sunday night in his Bangalore farmhouse. He was 70.
The actor had been diagnosed with cancer over a year ago. Feroz Khan directed and produced successful Hindi films such as Dharmaatma, Qurbani and Jaanbaaz.
The last film he starred in was the blockbuster hit Welcome in 2007. He is survived by his son Fardeen and daughter Laila.
Feroz Khan was born and brought up in Bangalore. He made his debut as second lead in Didi (1960). His first big hit was in 1965 with the release of Oonche Log.
He produced, directed and starred in the 1975 -77 film Dharmatma which was the first Indian film to be shot in Afghanistan and was also his first blockbuster hit as producer, director and actor.
His filmography:
Welcome (2007)
Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena (2005)
Chitappa (2005)
Janasheen (2003)
Yalgaar (1992)
Meet Mere Man Ka (1991)
Dayavan (1988)
Janbaaz (1986)
Kachche Heere (1982)
Khoon Aur Paani (1981)
Qurbani (1980)
Chunaoti...
The actor had been diagnosed with cancer over a year ago. Feroz Khan directed and produced successful Hindi films such as Dharmaatma, Qurbani and Jaanbaaz.
The last film he starred in was the blockbuster hit Welcome in 2007. He is survived by his son Fardeen and daughter Laila.
Feroz Khan was born and brought up in Bangalore. He made his debut as second lead in Didi (1960). His first big hit was in 1965 with the release of Oonche Log.
He produced, directed and starred in the 1975 -77 film Dharmatma which was the first Indian film to be shot in Afghanistan and was also his first blockbuster hit as producer, director and actor.
His filmography:
Welcome (2007)
Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena (2005)
Chitappa (2005)
Janasheen (2003)
Yalgaar (1992)
Meet Mere Man Ka (1991)
Dayavan (1988)
Janbaaz (1986)
Kachche Heere (1982)
Khoon Aur Paani (1981)
Qurbani (1980)
Chunaoti...
- 4/26/2009
- by mihirkula
- India.com
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