Guftagoo with Gulzar

One hour special episode of Guftagoo with renowned lyricist Gulzar. Born in Deena (Now in Pakistan) on 18th August, 1934, Gulzar came to Delhi after the partition. He thereafter began his film career as an assistant to Bimal Roy. He also worked with Hrishikesh Mukherjee in the beginning of his career. He started writing songs for films with Bimal Da's Bandini. Mora Gora Ang Layee Le is supposed to be his first song. Although his first film to be released was Kabuli Wala, which also had some all time greats like Ganga aaye kahan se. Bandini and Kabuliwala were followed by Sannata, Biwi aur Makan, Do Dooni Chaar and most notable of all Khamoshi and various others during 60's.

After getting recognition as a sensitive lyricist, he started writing scripts and stories for films. Then with Mere Apne in 1971, he turned Director. Since then he has given us lots of beautiful, serious and funny moments through his movies. He has written stories for around 60 films and directed 17 movies, each one a masterpiece.

Gulzar has won 5 National Awards and 19 Filmfare awards.

Gulzar has also been awarded with the coveted Oscar for Best Song with Music Director A R Rahman for the song Jai Ho! of Slumdog Millionaire.

Anchor: Irfan

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[sourabhb]

इस इंटरव्यू ने मुझे लेखक बना दिया। मैं रोजगार के सिलसिले में उसके शहर जाता हूँ। इसे सुनकर मुझे लगा कि यह कोई कथा है। फिर इससे एक उपन्यास लिखा नाम रखा क्योटो टू काशी। थैंक यू गुलज़ार जी और इरफान जी एवं राज्यसभा टीवी।

[s-worldexplorer]

बहुत मुश्किल से करता हूं तेरे यादों का कारोबार
मुनाफा कम है पर गुजारा हो ही जाता हैं।।...
- गुलज़ार साहब.

[sheepalama]

I belongs to dina city where this great poet born in pakistan.
people of dina pakistan loves him alot and we are the proud people
we got chance to meet him in february 2013.
we will always remember you in our hearts and we would like to see you again and again.

[kind]

i was overwhelmed watching this interview. the number of times verses were played in his voice i was in tears. May God keep him healthy and blessed. Duaa go!

[jayd]

Dear Gulzarsaab, I want to ask you: what does it take to be an honorable, polite and beautiful person that you are? I just cannot fathom the extent of beauty, love, affection and peace that you generate for those who are in your proximity. Gulzarsaab, I may never get to meet you in person and thus would like to touch your feet and seek your blessings here in this virtual medium. You are the closest thing to divinity that I have understood and come to experience. My utmost respect, regards, love and humble prayers will always remain for you. You are wonderful .... beautiful  you are a bliss!

[mandykaur]

I am from current generation but I feel at ease when I listen to Jagjit singh ji, gulzaar sahab and barelvi ji . May God bless you gulzar sahab we need more of you lots of love hearts ♥️

[Ashish-ndxj]

His Mirza Galib and Kirdar for DD1 were masterpieces. Things of past. Never will be repeated in the new age, era post 2000.

[aswinisahoo]

Two legends!!! Blessed to see this epic interview! Long live Gulzaar Saab and long live Irfan Saab.

[hamidkhan]

We are blessed to have Gulzar sahab, Javed Akhtar sahab and Salim Khan sahab.

[kps]

Irfan Sahab, i just discovered these videos few days ago and i am watching them continuously. It is pure delight to see how you conduct the interview and set the pace and depth of questions. Interviewing and presentation is fine art and you are master of it. Keep up the good work. Thanks

[kalpanadeuskar]

Enjoyed this interview very much.. for the first time heard Gulzar speak in depth about his thoughts and feelings. Perhaps because he found an interviewer of the right calibre!  

[ShadaAnsari]

गुलज़ार साहब आप की आवाज़ बहुत अच्छी है।
और आपकी शायरी के तो क्या कहने।

[ImageNb]

मैं सिगरेट तो नहीं पीता,
मगर हर आने वाले से बस इतना पूछ लेता हूं,
कि माचिस है?
बहुत कुछ है जिसे मैं फूंक देना चाहता हूं,
मगर हिम्मत नहीं होती।

[riyazbhat]

Aagaz_e Safar pe hoon lekin Anjaam_e Safar se bekhabar...Shikast'h Kashti main hoon aur Sahil ki tamana karta hoon....my full regards to Gulzaar Sahab..I spent my childhood, my teen age, my youth along with listing the songs written by you..that induced an endless confidence in my life...

[Bunbaasi]

Loved Gulzar's each and every word. He's a living legend. Pakistan should give him the biggest award for the services to Urdu and his great poetry. I LOVE YOU Gulzar Sahab.

[arunpilania]

aah! Entire conversation is no less poetic than Gulzar saab's best. Irfaan saab touched the raw nerve and let Gulzar saab flow.

[vikasgupta]

Gulzar Sahib u r not only an established Lyricist, Film maker and a verstile director but also a good human being with clear heart. GOD BLESS U..ALWAYS..GULZAR SAHEB..

[nobonitaganguly]

What a treasure - house this man is!! There is no one like him on the contemporary scene. May he live forever!!

[ArunSharmaNMH]

गुलज़ार साहब तो बेशक बहुत बड़ी शख्सियत हैं...लेकिन उनकी थाह लेने के लिए इरफ़ान जैसे व्यक्ति की जरुरत होती है....शुक्रिया इरफ़ान...इस इंटरव्यू को मैं अपनी जिंदगी का सबसे अच्छा इंटरव्यू मानता हूँ..

[RaCho]

Interviewees are ofcourse great personalities but Irfan sahab to me is the best interviewer I have ever seen and what a grip over Hindi and Urdu language and tehzeeb! Hats off!!! So addictive these interviews are!!