nami ka matlab
bandhne men kati
The Karvan of Gopal Das ‘Neearaj’ passed away on 19th
July 2018.Yes I am talking of Padam bhushan Gopal Das
“Neeraj”.Popularly known as Kavi Neeraj. He has
written more than 100 Hindi film songs, in a period of filtering with big
silver screen. His style is considered
easy to understand, but has also been compared with high quality Hindi literature.
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Kavi Gopal Das “Neeraj” |
Bollywood lyricist and poet Gopal Das Neeraj passed away at 93
years of age. He was born on January 4, 1925 in the Purwali village of
Etawah district of UP. Gopal Das Neeraj wrote the song for the first time
in the film “Nai Umar Ki Nai Fasal”.
was composed for film Nai Umar Ki Nai Fasal, Starring Tanuja and Rajeev, directed by R.
Chandra. The film was released on Jan 1, 1966.
the Aligarh Muslim University campus. After
this he wrote several songs for films such as Prem Pujari, Sharmilee, Mera nam
Joker, Gambler, Kanyadan and many more.films.
from Prem Pujari written with most beautiful lyrics ever. The way Kavi Neeraj
symbolizes love using colors of flower, the pen of heart just keeps me in
awe. Again he uses the symbolism of clouds and rain (things which go hand in
hand) and chandan and water (yet again essential to each other); conveying the
fact that how much the protagonist’s female love is essential to him. The use
of words like madir, madhur, veena, gitanjali ring lovely music to my ears.
Kavi Gopal Das “Neeraj” in Exhibition of Aligarh-2018 |
Gopal Das Neeraj was a people’s poet; Neeraj says his
poetry was shaped by his broken heart, desire and years of suffering. “Mera tan
rogi, man bhogi, meri aatma rahi yogi.” It is this contradiction that makes his
poetry tangible.
Bijli”) which won him Filmfare award and in popular mode in “Bas Yahi Apradh
Main har Baar Karta Hoon, Aadmi Hoon Aadmi Se Pyaar Karta Hoon” (“Pehchan”).
Phoolon Ke Rang
Se dil ki qalam se
This evergreen song is a true masterpiece.
Every word of Neeraj is extremely beautiful.The best ever lyrics, the
best ever poetry one can write for a loved one and what a superb
composition by S.D. Burman. Dev Anand priceless expression and Kishore da. What
we can say about him. You are really great.
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Phoolon Ke Rang Se -Film Prem Pujari Lyric by Kavi Neeraj |
Poetry is the soul of this song; Neeraj
defined love in such delicate expression and words so simple, it leaves the
listener spell-bound.
Ke Rang Se, Dil Ki Qalam Se Tujh ko Likhi Roz Paati
Kaise
Bataun, Kis Kis Tarah Se
Pal Pal Mujhe Tu Satati
Tere Hi Sapane, Lekar Ke Soyaa
Teri Hi Yaadon Men Jaaga
Tere Khayalon Men Ulajha Raha Yun
Jaise Ke Malaa Men Dhaagaa Haan, Badal Bijali Chandan Pani Jaisa Apna Pyar
Lena Hoga Janam Hame, Kae Kae Bar
Han, Itana adir BarSaanson Ki Saragam, Dhadakan Ki Vinaa,
Sapanon Ki Gitanjali Tuu
Man Ki Gali Men, Mahake Jo Haradam,
Aisi Juhi Ki Kali Tuu
Chota Safar Ho, Lamba Safar Ho,
Suni Dagar Ho Yaa Mela
Yaad Tu Aae, Man Ho Jaae, Bhid Ke Bich Akelaa
Haan, Badal Bijalii, Chandan Paani Jaisa Apana Pyaar
Lena Hoga Janam Hame, Kae Kae Bar
Puurab Ho Pachchim, Uttar Ho Dakkhin,
Tuu Har Jagah Muskurae
Jitana Bhi Jauun, Main Duur Tujhse,
Utani Hii Tuu Paas Aae
Aandhi Ne Roka, Paanii Ne Toka,
Duniyaa Ne Hans Kar Pukara
Tasavir Teri, Lekin Liye Main, Kar Aaya Sabase Kinara
Haan, Baadal Bijali, Chandan Paani Jaisaa Apanaa Pyaar
Lena Hoga Janam Hame, Kae Kae Bar
Han, Itana Madir, Itana Madhur Tera Mera Pyar
Lena Hoga Janam Hame, Kae Kae Bar
Kai, Kai Bar Kai, Kai Baar
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My
flowers of obeisance to Kavi Gopal Das “Neeraj”
Aanand, in a kavi sammelan; He introduced him to S.D. Burman for his new film
“Prem Pujari”.
Aligarh, and reached Bombay at the invitation of Anand. “He put him in luxurious
hotel in Santa Cruz and paid him Rs.1000/= even before signing him.Next day he
took him to S.D. Burman.
her beloved coming to a party with another girl. It should have elements of
frustration in love, jealousy and satire.
He worked the whole
night and came up with “Rangeela Re Tere Rang Main Yun Ranga Hai Mera Mann,
Chhaliya Re…”
he had written. After reading it, he embraced Neeraj and exclaimed how he could
do it in one night. “He immediately took me to Burman da’s home and proudly
presented me to him and said: See, I told you, Neeraj has done it. When Burman
da listened to it he said ‘Dev you go, now we will sit together.’ After he
left, Burman da admitted that he gave me this complex situation to make me give
up.
Ghola Jaye” was taken from his poem “Chandni Mein Ghola Jaye”. It was his take
on life but Dev Anand wanted it to be changed according to the requirement of
the film. “I changed the antara completely.
Das Neeraj, popularly known as Neeraj, is one of my most favorite poets.
I have no words to praise his poetry. He had penned a number of popular
songs for Hindi films and worked with great music composers like S D Burman,
Jaidev and Shankar Jaikishan.