Sahir Ludhianvi’s birth anniversary: The legendary lyricist’s iconic songs

Priyamm Dangi

 Mar 8, 2023

Thandi Hawayein Lehrake Aaye

Sahir Ludhaianvi and SD Burman’s melodious song, Thandi Hawayein Lehrake Aaye, from the 1951 film Naujawan is still fondly remembered by many. It was sung by Lata Mangeshkar

Tadbeer Se Bigdi Huyi Taqdeer

Sung by Geeta Dutt, Tadbeer Se Bigdi Huyi Taqdeer from Guru Dutt’s directorial debut Baazi (1951) brought Sahir Ludhaianvi and SD Burman together once again.

Aan Milo Aan Milo Shyam

Aan Milo Aan Milo Shyam is another Sahir Ludhaianvi gem. It’s from the 1951 film Devdas, sung by Geeta Dutt and Manna Dey

Aaj Sanam Mohe Ang Laga Lo

Aaj Sanam Mohe Ang Laga Lo, from Guru Dutt’s 1957 film Pyaasa, is also a Sahir Ludhaianvi and SD Burman creation, sung by Geeta Dutt

Chup Hai Dharti Chup Hain Chand Sitaare

For the 1955 film House No. 44, Sahir Ludhaianvi and SD Burman collaborated to create the song Chup Hai Dharti Chup Hain Chand Sitaare, sung by Hemat Kumar

Yun To Humne Lakh Haseen Dekhe Hein

Yun To Humne Lakh Haseen Dekhe Hein, from the film Tumsa Nahin Dekha (1957) was composed by Sahir Ludhaianvi and OP Nayyar. Mohammed Rafi lent his voice to this song

Allah Tero Naam

For the 1961 film Hum Dono, Sahir Ludhaianvi and Jaidev Kumar created classics like Main Zindagi Ka Saath Nibhata, Kabhi Khud Pe Kabhi Halat Pe Rona and Allah Tero Naam

Tera Mujhse Hai Pehle Ka Naata Koi

This list will be incomplete without mentioning Tera Mujhse Hai Pehle Ka Naata Koi, sung by Kishore Kumar and Sushma Shrestha, from Aa Gale Lag Ja (1973)