Anwar Sagar (30 August 1949 – 3 June 2020) was an Indian Hindustani poet and lyricist. He penned hundreds of songs in Bollywood films and churned put numerous hit songs such as "Waada Raha Sanam", "Yeh Dua Hai Mere Rab Se", "Dil Ka Kya Kasoor", "Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin", "Mera Piya Ghar Aaya", "Rahon Mein Unse" etc.[1] He has written 225 songs in 86 Hindi films.[2] He was nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Lyrics in 1992 for the title track of Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin. His is most remembered for songs in Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin (1991), Khiladi (1992), Baazigar (1993), Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994), Yaarana[citation needed] (1995) etc.
Career
Anwar got his first break in the film Zakhmi Rooh (1982). Initially, he had to struggle for more than a decade to finally set an identity with the success of the song "Waada Raha Sanam", sung by Alka Yagnik and Abhijeet Bhattacharya in the film Khiladi (1992). After this success, he penned several hit tracks in the films Dil Ka Kya Kasoor (1992), Sapne Sajan Ke (1992) Vijaypath (1994), Yaarana (1995), Kitne Door Kitne Paas (2002), the latter was his last work in Bollywood.[1][3]
Death
He died at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai at the age of 70.[3]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Category | Song/nomination | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filmfare Awards | |||
| 1992 | Best Lyrics | "Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin" – Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin | Nominated |
Filmography
- Maine Jeena Seekh Liya (1982)
- Naya Safar (1982)
- Qatil Aur Ashiq (1986)
- Khooni Mahal (1987)
- Mera Lahoo (1987)
- Zulm Ko Jala Doonga (1988)
- Hisaab Khoon Ka (1989)
- Ilaaka (1989)
- Lashkar (1989)
- Apmaan Ki Aag (1990)
- Hukum (1990)
- Kishen Kanhaiya (1990)
- Love and War (1990)
- Pyaar Ka Toofan (1990)
- Jeevan Daata (1991)
- Khatra (1991)
- Laal Paree (1991)
- Shiv Ram (1991)
- Yeh Hai Ghar Ghar Ki Mahabharat (1991)
- Balwaan (1992)
- Bekhudi (1992)
- Dil Ka Kya Kasoor (1992)
- Dushman Zamana (1992)
- Khiladi (1992)
- Lambu Dada (1992)
- Meri Janeman (1992)
- Sapne Sajan Ke (1992)
- Zulm Ki Hukumat (1992)
- Aadmi (1993)
- Deewana Dil (1993)
- Phool Aur Angaar (1993)
- Pyar Pyar (1993)
- Zakhmo Ka Hisaab (1993)
- Aa Gale Lag Jaa (1994)
- Aag Aur Chingari (1994)
- Aashiq (1994)
- Amaanat (1994)
- Cheetah (1994)
- Janta Ki Adalat (1994)
- Juaari (1994)
- Laqshya (1994)
- Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994)
- Salaami (1994)
- Vijaypath (1994)
- Aatank Hi Aatank (1995)
- Baazi (1995)
- Barsaat (1995)
- Gambler (1995)
- Gunda Mawali (1995)
- Nazar Ke Samne (1995)
- Paandav (1995)
- Saajan Ke Liye (1995)
- Sanjay (1995)
- Sauda (1995)
- The Don (1995)
- Yaarana (1995)
- Zakhmi Sipahi (1995)
- Agnee Prem (1996)
- Apne Dam Par (1996)
- Durjan (1996)
- Himmatvar (1996)
- Krishna (1996)
- Gundagardi (1997)
- Judge Mujrim (1997)
- Nirnayak (1997)
- Deewana Hoon Pagal Nahi (1998)
- Devta (1998)
- Love Story 98 (1998)
- Benaam (1999)
- Ganga Ki Kasam (1999)
- Sar Ankhon Par (1999)
- Aaj Ka Nanha Farishta (2000)
- Jwalamukhi (2000)
- Ehsaas (2001)
- Yeh Zindagi Ka Safar (2001)
- Kitne Door Kitne Paas (2002)
- Qaidi (2002)
- Basti (2003)
- Choron Ka Chor (2003)
- Girlfriend (2005)
- Gehri Chaal (2005)
- Mastani (2005)
- Qatl-E-Aam (2005)
- Meri Taaqat (2007)
- Kisse Pyaar Karoon (2009)
- Ek Hi Rasta — The Power (2010)
References
- ^ a b "Lyricist Anwar Sagar dies at 70 who gave evergreen melodies". Retrieved 4 June 2020.
- ^ a b Anwar Sagar filmography at Muvyz
- ^ a b "Lyricist Anwar Sagar who wrote the song Waada Raha Sanam dies in Mumbai". Retrieved 4 June 2020.
External links
- Anwar Sagar at IMDb
This page was last edited on 4 April 2024, at 23:43