Sahir Ludhianvi
Sahir Ludhianvi | |
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2013 stamp featuring Sahir Ludhianvi by India Post | |
| Born | Abdul Hayee 8 March 1921 Ludhiana, Punjab, British India |
| Died | 25 October 1980 (aged 59) Bombay, Maharashtra, India |
| Resting place | Juhu Muslim Cemetery |
| Occupation | Poet, lyricist and writer |
| Education | S.C.D Government College, Ludhiana |
| Period | 20th century |
| Genre | Poetry |
| Subject | Movie Lyrics |
| Literary movement | Progressive Writers' Association |
| Notable awards | Padma Shri (1971) Filmfare Awards (1964 and 1977) |
| Partner | Sudha Malhotra Amrita Pritam |
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Abdul Hayee (8 March 1921 – 25 October 1980), popularly known by his pen name (takhallus) Sahir Ludhianvi, was an Indian poet who wrote primarily in Urdu in addition to Hindi. He is regarded as one of the greatest film lyricists and poets of 20th century India.
His work influenced Indian cinema, in particular Hindi language films. Sahir won a Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist for Taj Mahal (1963). He won a second Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist for his work in Kabhie Kabhie (1976). He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1971.
On 8 March 2013, the ninety-second anniversary of Sahir's birth, a commemorative stamp was issued in his honor by India Post.