A colossus among film lyricists, Sahir Ludhianvi was slightly different from his contemporaries. A man unable to praise Khuda (God), Husn (beauty) and/or Jaam (wine), his pen was at its best pouring out bitter but sensitive lyrics over the declining values of society, the senselessness of war and politics, and the domination of materialism over love. Whenever he wrote any love songs, they were tinged with sorrow, due to the realization that there were other, starker concepts more important than...
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Sahir Ludhianvi Soundtracks
Known for
Filmography: Sahir Ludhianvi songs
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Aage bhi jaane na tu | Waqt | writer | |
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Jayen To Jayen Kahan | Taxi Driver | writer | |
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Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Mein (Duet) | After Love | writer | |
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Main Zindagi Ka Saath Nibhata Chala Gaya | Hum Dono | writer | |
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Aaj Sajan Mohe Ang Laga Lo | Pyaasa | writer | |
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Ab Yahan Koi | Zameer | writer | |
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Aurat Ne Janam Diya Mardon Ko | Sadhna | writer | |
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Bahon Mein Teri | The Hundred-Foot Journey | writer | |
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Chahe Koi Khush Ho | Taxi Driver | writer | |
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Chalo Ek Baar Phir Se | Gumrah | writer | |
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Chori Chori Meri Gali Aana Hai Bura | Jaal | writer | |
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De Bhi Chuke Hum Dil Nazrana | Jaal | writer | |
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Dil Se Milake Dil | Jadoo | writer | |
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Garjat Barsat Sawan Aayo Re | Barsaat Ki Raat | writer | |
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Hum Aur Tum | Daag: A Poem of Love | writer | |
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Husn Hazir Hai | Laila Majnu | writer | |
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Jo Wada Kiya | Taj Mahal | writer | |
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Kabhi Kabhie | Kabhi Kabhie - Love Is Life | writer | |
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Kabhi Kabhie | Kabhie Kabhie | writer | |
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Kahoji Tum Kya Kya Kharidoge | Sadhna | writer | |
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Kehdoon Tumhen | Deewaar | writer | |
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Main Har Ek Pal Ka | Kabhi Kabhie - Love Is Life | writer | |
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Main Har Ek Pal Ka | Kabhie Kabhie | writer | |
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Main Pal Do Pal Ka | Kabhi Kabhie - Love Is Life | writer | |
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Main Pal Do Pal Ka | Kabhie Kabhie | writer | |
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Manavta Ki Jeet Hui | Hum Tere Ashiq Hain | writer | |
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Mere Labon Pe Chhipe | Baazi | writer | |
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Meri Maang Ke Rang Mein | Bahu Beti | writer | |
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Mujhe Yeh Phool Na De | Gazal | writer | |
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Nacho Re | Hum Tere Ashiq Hain | writer | |
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Pal Do Pal Ka Saath Hamara | The Burning Train | writer | |
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Phool Gendva Na Maro | Dooj Ka Chand | writer | |
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Pighla Hai Sona Door Gagan Par | Jaal | writer | |
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Pyar Kar Liya | Kabhi Kabhie - Love Is Life | writer | |
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Sar Jo Tera Chakraaye | Pyaasa | writer | |
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Surkh Jode Ki | Kabhie Kabhie | writer | |
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Tere Chehre Se | Kabhi Kabhie - Love Is Life | writer | |
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Tere Chehre Se | Kabhie Kabhie | writer | |
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Tu Husn Hai Main Ishq Hoon | Hamraaz | writer | |
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Tum Na Jane Kis Jahan Mein Kho Gaye | Jadoo | writer | |
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Aa Kuch Karein | Chehre Pe Chehra | writer | |
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Aaj Hai Karva Chaut | Bahu Beti | writer | |
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Aaj Is Darja Pila Do, Ke Na Kuch Yaad Rahey | Vaasna | writer | |
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Aaj Kyon Humse Parda Hai | Sadhna | writer | |
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Aaj Socha Hai | Chehre Pe Chehra | writer | |
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Aana hai toh aa raah mein | Naya Daur | writer | |
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Ab Agar Hum Se Khudai Bhi | Laila Majnu | writer | |
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Ab Chahe Maa Roothe | Daag: A Poem of Love | writer | |
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Ab Raaz Chupana Mushkil Hai | Hum Tere Ashiq Hain | writer | |
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Aei meri zohra jabeen | Waqt | writer | |
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Aha! Ke Bachna Paya | Bhai Ho To Aisa | writer | |
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Ai Meri Zohrajabeen | Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge | writer | |
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Aise Vaise Thikano Pe Jana Bura Hai | Sadhna | writer | |
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Arre Karle Jo Bhi Karna Hai | Dhool Ka Phool | writer | |
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Bacha Hai Mahaan Jag Mein, Bacha Hai Mahaan | Nannha Farishta | writer | |
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Bachey Mann Ke Sachey | Do Kaliyaan | writer | |
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Bade Dino Mein Khushi (Part I) | Zameer | writer | |
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Bade Dino Mein Khushi (Part II) | Zameer | writer | |
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Balma Anari Mann Bhaye, Kya Karu Samaj Na Aaye | Bahurani | writer | |
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Barbad-E-Mohabbat ki Dua | Laila Majnu | writer | |
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Bharat Ma Ki Aankh Ki Taaron | Bahu Beti | writer | |
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Bhoos Bhar Diya Mere Chaahat Mein, Bhoos Bharnewale Logon Ne | Amaanat | writer | |
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Bol Mere Gudia | Bhai Ho To Aisa | writer | |
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Buje Buje Rang Hai Nazaron Ke, Lut Gaye Khafilen Baharon Ke | Amaanat | writer | |
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Chaa Gaye Badal Neelgagan Par, Ghul Gaya Gajara Sanj Dhaley | Chitralekha | writer | |
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Chehre pe khushi chha jaati hai | Waqt | writer | |
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Chuk chuk chuk chuk rail chale | Sone Ki Chidiya | writer | |
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Chup Ho Aaj Kaho Kya Hai Baat | 36 Ghante | writer | |
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Cycle Pe Haseenon Ki Toli | Amaanat | writer | |
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Daaman Mein Aag Laga Baithe | Dhool Ka Phool | writer | |
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De De Allah Ke Naam Pe De De | Ankhen | writer | |
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Deewaaron Ka Jungal | Deewaar | writer | |
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Dekha Hai Zindagi Ko | Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka | writer | |
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Dhadakne Lagi Dil Ki Taaron Ki Duniya Jo Tum Muskura Do | Dhool Ka Phool | writer | |
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Dil Khush Hai Aaj Unse Mulaqat Ho Gai | Gazal | writer | |
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Dil Mein Kisike Pyar Ka Jalta Hua Diya (female) | Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka | writer | |
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Dil Mein Kisike Pyar Ka Jalta Hua Diya (male) | Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka | writer | |
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Din hain bahaar ke tere mere iqraar ke | Waqt | writer | |
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Door Reh Kar Na Karo Baat, Kareeb Aa Jaao | Amaanat | writer | |
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Dur Hui Tumse Miley | Bahurani | writer | |
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Eh Mere Bete, Sun Mera Kahena, Chahey Dukh Hohvey, Hastte Hi Rahena | Aa Gale Lag Jaa | writer | |
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Eh Ri, Jaane Na Doongi, Main Toh Apne Rasik Ko | Chitralekha | writer | |
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Ek Aag Dahekta | Naujawan | writer | |
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Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka | Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka | writer | |
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Ek To Hai Beri Sawan | Dastaan | writer | |
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Hans Le Ga Le Dhoom Macha Le | Jaal | writer | |
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Har Ek Dil Mein Koi Armaan Hai Amaanat | Amaanat | writer | |
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Har Taraha Ke Jazbaat Ka Ailaan Hain Aankhen | Ankhen | writer | |
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Hawa Chale Kaise | Daag: A Poem of Love | writer | |
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Hindi English Ki Pothi Hazaar Padli | Hum Tere Ashiq Hain | writer | |
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Ho Koi Aaya | Dastaan | writer | |
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Hoke Mayoos Tere Dar Se | Laila Majnu | writer | |
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Hum Aapki Aankhon Mein Is Dil Ko Basa Dein Toh | Pyaasa | writer | |
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Hum jab simmatke aap ki baahon mein aa gaye | Waqt | writer | |
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I'm falling in Love with a Stranger | Deewaar | writer | |
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Idhar Ka Maal Udhar | Deewaar | writer | |
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Is Reshmi Paazzeb Ki Jhankar | Laila Majnu | writer | |
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Is Taleem Se Bad Kar Jag Mein Koi Nahin Taleem | Izzat | writer | |
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Ishq Ki Garmiye Jazbaat Kisse Pesh Karoon | Gazal | writer | |
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Itni Nazuk Na Banno | Vaasna | writer | |
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Ja Ke Yah Raat Suhani Nahin Aane Wale | Ankhen | writer | |
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Jaam Le Jaam... Pakad Jaam | Chehre Pe Chehra | writer | |
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Jaane Kya Tu Ne Kahi, Jaane Kya Maine Suni | Pyaasa | writer | |
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Jaane Woh Kaise Log The Jin Ke Pyaar Ko Pyaar Mila | Pyaasa | writer | |
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Jab Bhi Jee Chahe | Daag: A Poem of Love | writer | |
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Jagi Badan Mein Jwala, Saiyan Tune Kya Kar Dala | Izzat | writer | |
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Jaisa Karm Kare Hai Koi, Waisa Hi Fall Paye Hai | Dastaan | writer | |
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Jeenewaley Jhoomke Mastana Hoke Jee | Vaasna | writer | |
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Jeeo To Aise Jeeo, Jaise Sab Tumhara Hai | Bahu Beti | writer | |
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Jhukti Ghata Gaati Hawa Sapne Jagaaye | Dhool Ka Phool | writer | |
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Jinhen Naaz Hai Hind Par Woh Kahaan Hain | Pyaasa | writer | |
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Jiya Jaye Piya Aaja | Naujawan | writer | |
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Jor Laga Ke | Jaal | writer | |
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Kaam Krodh Aur Lobh Ka Maara | Bahurani | writer | |
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Kaase Kahoon Man Ki Baat | Dhool Ka Phool | writer | |
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Kabhi Kabhie | Kabhi Kabhie | writer | |
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Kahey Tarsaaye, Jiyara | Chitralekha | writer | |
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Kaun aaya ki nigaahon mein chamak jaag uThi | Waqt | writer | |
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Kisi Ke Vaade Pe Kyun Aetbaar Hamne Kiya | The Burning Train | writer | |
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Kisi Paththar Ki Moorat Se | Hamraaz | writer | |
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Kiska Raasta Dekhen | Joshila | writer | |
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Koi Mar Jaaye | Deewaar | writer | |
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Kya Bole Dai Maa | Bahurani | writer | |
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Kya Miliye Aise Logon Se Jinke Fitrat Chupi Rahe | Izzat | writer | |
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Likhkar Tera Naam Zamin Par | Laila Majnu | writer | |
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Maar Liya Maidaan | Hum Tere Ashiq Hain | writer | |
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Maara Gaya Brahmachari | Chitralekha | writer | |
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Main Bambai Ka Babu | Jadoo | writer | |
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Main Hoon Pari | Chehre Pe Chehra | writer | |
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Main Jaagu Sari Rain, Sajjan Tum Soh Jao | Bahurani | writer | |
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Main Sadhke Jaun, Mere Sainya, Tum Aaye Jo Ho | Vaasna | writer | |
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Main To Kuch Bhi Nahin | Daag: A Poem of Love | writer | |
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Main Zindagi Ka Saath Nibhata Chala Gaya | Hum Dono | writer | |
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Maine Shayah Tumhein Pahele Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai | Barsaat Ki Raat | writer | |
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Maine Tujhe Maanga | Deewaar | writer | |
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Mann Re, Tu Kahe Na Dheer Dhare | Chitralekha | writer | |
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Manzil ki chaah mein | Devdas | writer | |
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Maria My Sweetheart | Dastaan | writer | |
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Matlab Nikal Gaya To Pehchaan Te Nahin | Amaanat | writer | |
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Mayoos Toh Hua | Barsaat Ki Raat | writer | |
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Mela.. Jagwala Saathi Mere Chalta Rahe | Dastaan | writer | |
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Mere Dil Mein Aaj | Daag: A Poem of Love | writer | |
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Mere Ghar Aayi | Kabhi Kabhie - Love Is Life | writer | |
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Mere Ghar Aayi | Kabhie Kabhie | writer | |
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Mere Mehboob Kahin Aur Mila Kar Mujhse | Gazal | writer | |
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Meri Jaan, Na Sata Tu | Bahu Beti | writer | |
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Mujhey Mil Gaya Bahane Teri Diid Ka, Kaisi Khushi Leke Aaya Chand | Barsaat Ki Raat | writer | |
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Mulk Mein Bachon Ki Gar Sarkar Ho | Vaasna | writer | |
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Na Muh Chupaake Jiyo | Hamraaz | writer | |
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Na Toh Caravan Ki Talash Hai, Nah Toh Humsafar Ki Talash Hai | Barsaat Ki Raat | writer | |
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Na Tu Zameen Ke Liye, Hai Na Aasmaan Ke Liye | Dastaan | writer | |
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Naghma O Sher Ki Saughat Kisse Pesh Karoon | Gazal | writer | |
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Neele Gagan Ke Tale | Hamraaz | writer | |
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Ni Main Yaar Manana | Daag: A Poem of Love | writer | |
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No Koi Dil Me Samaya, Na Koi Pahelu Me Aaya | Aa Gale Lag Jaa | writer | |
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Oh Natkhat Nannhi Ladli Kuch Dekhey, Tera Mamma Chanda Mamma | Nannha Farishta | writer | |
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Pahli Nazar Mein Hamne Toh Apna Dil De Diya Tha Tumko | The Burning Train | writer | |
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Paisa, Dushman Mohabbat Ka Duniya Mein Nahin Koi Aisa, Jaisa Paisa | Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka | writer | |
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Panghat Pe Dekho Aayee Milan Ki Bela | Naujawan | writer | |
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Phir Wahi Tamaan Sur | Chehre Pe Chehra | writer | |
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Phool Jari | Bhai Ho To Aisa | writer | |
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Phoolon Ke Dere Hain | Zameer | writer | |
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Pi Pi Piya | Naujawan | writer | |
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Pyaar par bas toh nahin hai | Sone Ki Chidiya | writer | |
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Pyar Kar Liya | Kabhie Kabhie | writer | |
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Pyar Ke Bukar Ko Utar Ne De Manwa | Izzat | writer | |
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Raat bhar ka hai mehmaan andhera | Sone Ki Chidiya | writer | |
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Raat bhi hai kuchh bheegi bheegi | Mujhe Jeene Do | writer | |
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Rang Aur Noor Ki Baraat Kise Pesh Karoon | Gazal | writer | |
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Rangeen Fiza Hai | Bahu Beti | writer | |
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Ruk Ja Zara Kidar Ko Chala, Me Sadke Tere Pe, Babu Re, Babu Re | Izzat | writer | |
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Sab Mein Shamil Ho, Magar Sab Se Juda Lagti Ho | Bahu Beti | writer | |
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Sakhi Re, Mera Mann Uljeh Tann Dhole | Chitralekha | writer | |
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Sambhal Ae Dil | Sadhna | writer | |
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Sansar Ki Har Shaye Ka Itna Hi Fasana Hai | Dhund | writer | |
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Sansar Se Bhagey Phirte Ho, Bhagwan Ko Tum Kya Paoge | Chitralekha | writer | |
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Sar Jo Tera Chakraya | Road, Movie | writer | |
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Sar Mein Lamba Top Leke Ayega | Izzat | writer | |
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Soch Samajh Kar Dil Ko Lagana | Jaal | writer | |
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Socha Hai | Baadshaho | writer | |
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Socha Hai (Love Version) | Baadshaho | writer | |
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Sun Ja Dil Ki Dastaan | Jaal | writer | |
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Sun Le Naagraja | Bhai Ho To Aisa | writer | |
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Surkh Jode Ki | Kabhi Kabhie - Love Is Life | writer | |
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Teen Lok Par Raaj Tumhara | 36 Ghante | writer | |
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Tel Maaish | Road, Movie | writer | |
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Tera Mujse Hai Pahele Ka Nata Koi, Yunhi Nahin Dil Lubata Koi | Aa Gale Lag Jaa | writer | |
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Tere Dar Pa Aaya Hoon | Laila Majnu | writer | |
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Tere Phoolon Jaisa | Kabhi Kabhie - Love Is Life | writer | |
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Tere Phoolon Jaisa | Kabhie Kabhie | writer | |
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Tere Pyaar Ka Aasra Chaahta Hoon | Dhool Ka Phool | writer | |
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Teri Duniya Mein Jeene Se | House No. 44 | writer | |
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Teri Hai Zameen, Tera Asmaan | The Burning Train | writer | |
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Teri Jawani Tapta Mahina Yeh Naznina | Amaanat | writer | |
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Teri Nazar Hai Mujpe, Meri Nazar Hai Tujpe | The Burning Train | writer | |
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Thandi Hawayein | Naujawan | writer | |
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Tora Manwa Kyon Ghabraye Re (female) | Sadhna | writer | |
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Tora Manwa Kyon Ghabraye Re (male) | Sadhna | writer | |
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Tu Hindu Banega Na Musalmaan Banega | Dhool Ka Phool | writer | |
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Tu Mere Pyaar Ka Phool Hai | Dhool Ka Phool | writer | |
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Tum Agar Saath Dene Ka Waada Karo | Hamraaz | writer | |
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Tum Bhi Chalo, Hum Bhi Chalein | Zameer | writer | |
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Tum Bhi Chalo, Hum Bhi Chalein (Sad) | Zameer | writer | |
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Tum Na Jaane Kis Jahan Mein Kho Gaye | Sazaa | writer | |
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Tumhari Nazar Kyon Khafa Ho Gai | Do Kaliyaan | writer | |
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Tumse Kehna Hai | Chehre Pe Chehra | writer | |
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Unse Nazre Mili Aur Hizaab Aa Gaya | Gazal | writer | |
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Us Mulk Ki Sarhad Ko | Ankhen | writer | |
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Vaada Karo Nahin Chodogi Tum Mera Saath | Aa Gale Lag Jaa | writer | |
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Waada Haan Waada | The Burning Train | writer | |
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Waqt Se Din Aur Raat | Waqt | writer | |
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Yahan Bandhu Aake Ho Hai Jana | 36 Ghante | writer | |
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Yeh Dil Tum Bin Kahin Lagta Nahin Hum Kya Karey | Izzat | writer | |
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Yeh Duniya Agar Mil Bhi Jaaye Toh Kya Hai | Pyaasa | writer | |
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Yeh Husna Mera Yeh Ishq Tera, Rangeen Toh Hain Badnaam Sahi | Bahurani | writer | |
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Yeh Parbonte Ke Daire, Yeh Shyam Ka Duan | Vaasna | writer | |
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Yeh Raat Yeh Chandni Phir Kahan,Sun Ja Dil Ki Dastaan | Jaal | writer | |
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Yeh Samhan Yeh Ruth Yeh Nazarey | Do Kaliyaan | writer | |
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Yun Bhi Hai Aur Yun Bhi | Gazal | writer | |
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Zara Has Ke Karle Baat Hum Tore Aashiq Hain | Hum Tere Ashiq Hain | writer | |
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Zara Jhoom Le | Naujawan | writer | |
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Zara Nazron Se Kah Do Ji | Bees Saal Baad | writer | |
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Zindagi Bar Nahin Bhulegi Woh Barsat Ki Rat | Barsaat Ki Raat | writer | |
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Zindagi Guzarne Ko Saathi Ek Chahiye | Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka | writer | |
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Zindagi Hansne Gaane Ke Liye | Zameer | writer | |
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Zindagi ke rang kayi re | Aaj Aur Kal | writer |
