Hasrat Jaipuri was a
Hindi and UrduHindi-Urdu is an Indo-Aryan language and the lingua franca of North India and Pakistan. It is also known as Hindustani , and historically, as Hindavi or Rekhta...
poet and film lyricist.
Initial Days
Jaipuri was born
Iqbal Husain in
JaipurJaipur , also popularly known as the Pink City, is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan. Founded on 18 November 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber, the city today has a population of more than 3.1 million....
, where he studied English till medium level, and then acquired his
taalim in
UrduUrdu is a register of the Hindustani language that is identified with Muslims in South Asia. It belongs to the Indo-European family. Urdu is the national language and lingua franca of Pakistan. It is also widely spoken in some regions of India, where it is one of the 22 scheduled languages and an...
and
PersianPersian is an Iranian language within the Indo-Iranian branch of the Indo-European languages. It is primarily spoken in Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan and countries which historically came under Persian influence...
from his grandfather, Fida Husain. He began writing verse, when he was around twenty years old. Around same time, he fell in love with a Hindu girl named Radha. He wrote a poem for her,
Yeh mera prem patra padh kar, ke tum naaraaz na hona. Later, the poem was used as a song in
Raj KapoorKnown as Ranbir Raj Kapoor Rāj Kapūr, 14 December 1924 – 2 June 1988), also known as The Show-Man, was an Indian film actor, producer and director of Hindi cinema. He was the winner of nine Filmfare Awards, while his films Awaara and Boot Polish were nominated for the Palme d'Or at the...
's film,
SangamSangam is a 1964 Hindi movie produced by R. K. Films and directed by Raj Kapoor. Music for the film was composed by Shankar-Jaikishan, with song lyrics by Shailendra and Hasrat Jaipuri. Sangam was producer Raj Kapoor's first color film, distinguished by its technicolor and epic length...
(1964).
Career in Bollywood
In 1940, Jaipuri came to Bombay (now
MumbaiMumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
), and
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, earning a monthly salary of eleven rupees. He used to participate in
mushairaMushaira is a poetic symposium. Its a term in Urdu used to describe an event where poets gather to perform their works. A mushaira is a beloved part of the culture of Pakistan and North India, and it is greatly admired by participants as a forum for free self-expression.-Forms:A mushaira can take...
s. At a
mushaira,
Prithviraj KapoorPrithviraj Kapoor , 3 November 1906 – 29 May 1972) was a pioneer of Indian theatre and of the Hindi film industry, who started his career as an actor, in the silent era of Hindi cinema, associated with IPTA and who founded Prithvi Theatres, a travelling theatre company based in Mumbai, in...
noticed Jaipuri and recommended him to his son,
Raj KapoorKnown as Ranbir Raj Kapoor Rāj Kapūr, 14 December 1924 – 2 June 1988), also known as The Show-Man, was an Indian film actor, producer and director of Hindi cinema. He was the winner of nine Filmfare Awards, while his films Awaara and Boot Polish were nominated for the Palme d'Or at the...
. Raj Kapoor was planning a musical love story,
BarsaatBarsaat is a 1949 Bollywood film directed by Raj Kapoor. The film stars the famous duo of Kapoor and Nargis as well as Prem Nath. It was also the introduction of actress Nimmi in her first film role. Barsaat was one of the first major hit films directed by Kapoor...
(1949) with Shankar-Jaikishan. Jaipuri wrote his first recorded song,
Jiya Beqaraar Hai for the film. His second song (and first duet) was
Chhod Gaye Baalam.
Along with
ShailendraShankardas Kesarilal , popularly known by his pen name Shailendra, was a popular Indian Hindi lyricist.-Career as a lyricist:...
, Jaipuri wrote lyrics for all Raj Kapoor films till 1971. After the death of Jaikishan and failures of
Mera Naam JokerMera Naam Joker is a 1970 Hindi film directed by Raj Kapoor. The screenplay was written by Khwaja Ahmad Abbas. This film was the debut of Rishi Kapoor. Mera Naam Joker is a film about a clown who must make his audience laugh at the cost of his own sorrows. The film is reportedly inspired by Raj...
and
Kal Aaj Aur KalKal Aaj Aur Kal is a 1971 Hindi film produced by Raj Kapoor and directed by his son Randhir Kapoor. The film's USP is the appearance of three generations of the famous Kapoor family. It stars Prithviraj Kapoor, his son Raj Kapoor, Raj Kapoor's son Randhir Kapoor and Randhir's real-life wife-to-be...
, however, Raj Kapoor turned to other lyricists and music directors. Kapoor initially wanted to call him back for
Prem RogPrem Rog is 1982 romantic Bollywood film directed by Raj Kapoor. Prem Rog literally means "love sick". The film tells the story of a man's love towards a woman who is a widow and of a higher status.-Plot summary:...
, but later settled for another lyricist, Amir Qazalbash. Kapoor finally asked him to write lyrics for the film,
Ram Teri Ganga MailiRam Teri Ganga Maili was a hit 1985 Bollywood movie directed by the legend, Raj Kapoor. This movie stars Mandakini and Rajiv Kapoor, son of the director-producer Raj Kapoor. It was Raj Kapoor's last film. The songs of the films were of high meolody...
. Later, he also invited him to write three songs for the movie
HennaFor other uses see Henna Heena is the name of a 1991 Bollywood film produced and directed by Randhir Kapoor and starring his brother Rishi Kapoor, Ashwini Bhave and Zeba Bakhtiyar also renowned as Neha Seti...
. Jaipuri alleges that after Raj Kapoor's death, the music composer
Ravindra JainRavindra Jain is an Indian music composer and lyricist. He won the Filmfare Best Music Director Award in 1985.-Early life:...
"conspired" to "scrap" his lyrics and replace them with his own lyrics.
When fellow lyricist
ShailendraShankardas Kesarilal , popularly known by his pen name Shailendra, was a popular Indian Hindi lyricist.-Career as a lyricist:...
turned producer with
Teesri Kasam-Awards:* 1967 National Film Award for Best Film* 1967 Moscow International Film Festival: Grand Prix - Nominated-External links:*http://www.upperstall.com/films/teesrikasam.html...
, he invited Jaipuri to write lyrics for the movie. He also wrote screenplay for the movie
Hulchul (1951). His last film as a lyricist was
Hatya: The Murder (2004).
Selected list of songs
| Song Title | Film | Notes |
| Jiya Beqaraar Hai |
Barsaat |
First recorded song |
| Chhod Gaye Baalam |
Barsaat |
First duet song |
| Zindagi ek safar hai suhana |
Andaz Andaz or Andaaz is a 1971 Hindi romantic movie starring Shammi Kapoor, Hema Malini and Rajesh Khanna...
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| Teri pyari pyari soorat ko |
Sasural Sasural is a 1960 Hindi movie produced by L. V. Prasad and directed by T. Prakash Rao. The film stars Rajendra Kumar, B. Saroja Devi, Mehmood and Lalita Pawar. The music is by Shankar Jaikishan...
|
specially written for Chanda Jaipuri |
| Pankh hote to ud aati re |
Sehra |
| Tere khayalon meinhum |
Geet Gaya Pattharon Ne Geet Gaya Patharon Ne is a 1964 film produced and directed by V. Shantaram. The film marked the debut of V. Shantaram's daughter Rajshree and Jeetendra. The film's music was composed by Ramlal who gave a number of melodious tunes to the songs penned by Hasrat Jaipuri....
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| Ehsan tera hoga mujh par |
Junglee Junglee is a 1961 Indian movie produced and directed by Subodh Mukherjee. Junglee means "Wild" or "ill mannered" in Urdu & Hindi. The music is by Shankar Jaikishan and the lyrics by Shailendra and Hasrat Jaipuri. The film stars Shammi Kapoor, Lalita Pawar, Shashikala and Asit Sen...
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| Tum mujhe yoon bhula na paaoge |
Pagla Kahin Ka Pagla Kahin Ka stars Shammi Kapoor, Asha Parekh, Helen, and Prem Chopra. All four had earlier starred in the huge hit Teesri Manzil . Famous director Shakti Samanta directed the film. Music is by Shankar Jaikishan.- PLOT :...
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| Sayonara sayonara |
Love In Tokyo Love In Tokyo is a 1966 Hindi film that became a hit at the box office. It was written by Sachin Bhowmick and produced and directed by Pramod Chakravorty. The film stars Joy Mukherjee, Asha Parekh, Pran, Mehmood, Lalita Pawar, Asit Sen and Madan Puri. Hasrat Jaipuri wrote the lyrics.-Filming:The...
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| Aao twist karen |
Bhoot Bangla Bhoot Bangla is a popular 1965 Hindi film directed by Mehmood, who stars in the film alongside Tanuja and Rahul Dev Burman. The film title is a common Hindi expression meaning haunted house, or literally, a ghost house.-Plot:...
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| Ajhoon na aaye baalma |
Sanjh Aur Savera |
| Duniya bananewale |
Teesri Kasam -Awards:* 1967 National Film Award for Best Film* 1967 Moscow International Film Festival: Grand Prix - Nominated-External links:*http://www.upperstall.com/films/teesrikasam.html...
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| Sun Sahiba Sun |
Ram Teri Ganga Maili Ram Teri Ganga Maili was a hit 1985 Bollywood movie directed by the legend, Raj Kapoor. This movie stars Mandakini and Rajiv Kapoor, son of the director-producer Raj Kapoor. It was Raj Kapoor's last film. The songs of the films were of high meolody...
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| Unke Khayal Aaye To |
Lal Patthar Lal Patthar is a 1971 Hindi film, produced by F. C. Mehra, and directed by Sushil Majumdar. The film stars Raaj Kumar, Vinod Mehra, Hema Malini, Rakhee, Ajit, Asit Sen and Paintal...
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| Badan Pe Sitare Lapete Hue |
PrincePrince is a general term for a ruler, monarch or member of a monarch's or former monarch's family, and is a hereditary title in the nobility of some European states. The feminine equivalent is a princess...
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Inspired to write this song on seeing a woman dressed in a sari studded with glittering stars in Paris |
| Yeh mera prem patra padh kar |
Sangam Sangam is a 1964 Hindi movie produced by R. K. Films and directed by Raj Kapoor. Music for the film was composed by Shankar-Jaikishan, with song lyrics by Shailendra and Hasrat Jaipuri. Sangam was producer Raj Kapoor's first color film, distinguished by its technicolor and epic length...
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Written when he fell in love with a Hindu girl named Radha |
Poetry
Jaipuri has written several books of poetry, in Hindi and Urdu. He once said, "Hindi and Urdu are like two great and inseparable sisters".
When Khateeb Rafathullah Amburi, of Chennai Tamil Nadu met him in Bombay and request him to say any new ghazal he take Rafath Amburi to a mushaiyand in the way he said write down and said a rubaee.
Mai Shaire e qooba hoon, dil o jaan ki tarah hoon,
Dundiya may muhabbath bharey armaan ki tarah hoon,
Allah rakhe e apni muhabbath youn hi qaayam,
Mai Kal to chala jaonga, mehman ki tarah hoon,
And Hasrath sahib is now not with us.
KHATEEB RAFATHULLAH, AMBUR, CHENNAI. TAMILNADU
Personal life
Jaipuri invested his earnings in property, on his wife's advice. Thanks to earnings from these properties, his financial condition was sound, and therefore he was not much active as a lyricist. He was survived by two sons and a daughter.
In the year 1985 during the month of February he made a visit with his wife to Hyderabad to meet Arun and Sanjay Deshpande and for sightseeing. While sitting beside Sanjay Deshpande and watching chitrahar on TV the song,"Hum ko to jaan se pyari hai tumhari ankhee...." from the film NAINA happened to be telecast and he was delighted and exclaimed "Are yeh to mera gana hai"(this happens to be my song). He made a visit to the Nizam Charitable Trust and the staff were thrilled on seeing him. He also made a visit
to Sajjad Kishore (a singer who sang kishore numbers in orchestra) in king koti.To his disappointment, however, he was not at home but he did wait for him. The next day when Sajjad Kishore was informed about his visit he immediately visited him and touched his feet in apology.
While returning to Mumbai by minar express a person appeared to recognize him at the secundrabad train station. He exclaimed that Jaipuri was a famous person but was unable to guess his name. On further interrogation he was jubilant on recognizing him. He touched his feet in respect and asked him,"Sir you are a very famous lyricist you should be traveling by plane?" to which Jaipuri replied "Am I not a human that I cannot travel by train?" (he was travelling by second class).
Awards
- Filmfare Best Lyricist Award
The Filmfare Lyricist Award is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films.The awards were first given in 1953, however the Award for the best lyricist was first given in 1958.-Superlatives:...
- 1972 for Zindagi Ek Safar Hai Suhana (AndazAndaz is a 1949 Indian Hindi film, directed by Mehboob Khan, music by Naushad. The film stars Dilip Kumar, Nargis and Raj Kapoor in a love triangle. Andaz is the only movie that stars Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor together. Cukoo and Murad also appear in supporting roles...
)
- Filmfare Best Lyricist Award
The Filmfare Lyricist Award is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films.The awards were first given in 1953, however the Award for the best lyricist was first given in 1958.-Superlatives:...
- 1966 for Baharon Phool Barsao (Suraj)
- Josh Malihabadi
Josh Malihabadi was a noted Urdu poet born in British India, who was an Indian citizen until 1958, when he emigrated to Pakistan and became a Pakistani citizen...
Award, from Urdu Conference
- Dr. Ambedkar
Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar , popularly also known as Babasaheb, was an Indian jurist, political leader, philosopher, thinker, anthropologist, historian, orator, prolific writer, economist, scholar, editor, a revolutionary and one of the founding fathers of independent India. He was also the Chairman...
Award, for Jhanak Jhanak Tori Baaje Payaliya (Mere Huzoor), a Brajbhasha song
Jaipuri was also awarded a doctorate from the World University Round Table.
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