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)