Jiya Jale : Geeton Ki Kahaniyaan
Gulzar needs little introduction. Poet, lyricist, filmmaker, and the rare kind of artist whose words seem to already know what you're feeling before you do. His songs have moved ordinary people in extraordinary moments for over half a century, and somehow, the affection for his work keeps growing rather than fading. This book brings him into conversation with writer and documentary director Nasreen Munni Kabeer, who has a real gift for drawing out the stories behind the art. Together, they walk through some of his most beloved songs, from the quietly aching 'Mora Gora Ang Lai Le' (Bandini, 1963) to the restless longing of 'Dil Dhundta Hai' (Mausam, 1975), the sensuous burn of 'Jiya Jale' (Dil Se, 1998), and the rueful charm of 'Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji' (Ishqiya, 2010). Along the way, Gulzar reflects on fellow lyricists Shailendra and Sahir Ludhianvi, composers including Sachin Dev Burman, R.D. Burman, Hemant Kumar, and A.R. Rahman, and singers such as Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi, Asha Bhosle, and Jagjit Singh. What emerges is part memoir, part masterclass, part love letter to Hindi cinema. With forty-plus songs, sharp analysis, and personal anecdotes woven throughout, it's a genuinely rich read for students, film enthusiasts, and anyone besotted with Hindi poetry and music.
- Author: Nasreen Munni Kabeer Gulzar
- Publisher: Radhakrishna Prakashan Pvt Ltd Delhi
- Genre: Film & Cinema
- ISBN: 978-8119092093
- Pages: 156 pages