Rajendra Krishan

Rajendra Krishan (June 6, 1919 Jalalpur Jattan - Mumbai -1988), also credited as Rajinder Krishan, was an Indian poet, lyricist and screenwriter.[1]

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Biography

Rajendra Krishan was born in a Duggal family of Jalalpur Jattan of Gujrat District (in present day Pakistan). He moved to Shimla in search of employment; his eldest brother Madholal Duggal was already employed there. He was attracted towards poetry during his school days. After completing his education, he worked as a clerk in the municipal office till 1942. He used to participate in the poetry contests organized by newspapers.

In the mid-1940s, Krishan shifted to Mumbai to become a screenwriter. His first screenplay was Janta (1947). His first film as a lyricist was Zanjeer (1947). He was first noted for the script and lyrics of the Motilal-Suraiya starrer Aaj Ki Rat (1948).[1] After the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi, Krishan wrote a song Suno Suno Aye Duniyawalon, Bapu Ki Yeh Amar Kahani. The song was sung by Mohammed Rafi and composed by Husnlal Bhagatram, and was a great hit. He also tasted success as a lyricist with the films Badi Bahen (1949) and Lahore (1949).

Rajendra Krishan knew Tamil language and wrote 18 scripts for AVM Studios films.[1] Rajendra Krishna is known for his association with the composer C. Ramchandra[2]. He worked with several other music directors including Shankar-Jaikishan, Madan Mohan, Hemant Kumar, Sajjad Hussain, Sachin Dev Burman, S Mohinder, Chitragupta, Salil Chowdhury, and Laxmikant-Pyarelal.

After his death, HMV brought out an LP containing 12 of his songs.[1]

Trivia

Rajendra Krishan was considered the richest writer in Hindi cinema. The reason was that he had won a jackpot worth Rs.46,00,000 in horse racing. The sum was considered a huge amount during the late seventies.

Awards

Rajendra Krishan won Filmfare Award for best lyricist for the movie Khandan (1965) for the song "Tumhi mere mandir, tumhi meri pooja".

Filmography

  1. Aag Ka Darya (1990) (lyrics)
  2. Allah-Rakha (1986) (lyrics)
  3. Khel Mohabbat Ka (1986) (dialogue & story)
  4. Dharm Adhikari (1986) (dialogue)
  5. Ponga Pandit (1975) (dialogue)
  6. Naya Din Nai Raat (1974) (dialogue)
  7. Geeta Mera Naam (1974)
  8. Jwar Bhata (1973) (dialogue & lyrics)
  9. Banarasi Babu (1973) (lyrics)
  10. Blackmail (1973) (lyrics)
  11. Kahani Kismat Ki (1973) (lyrics)
  12. Bombay to Goa (1972) (dialogue)
  13. Maalik (1972) (dialogue)
  14. Shehzada (1972) (dialogue)
  15. Rakhwala (1971) (lyrics)
  16. Man Mandir (1971) (dialogue, screenplay, & lyrics)
  17. Reshma Aur Shera (1971) (lyrics)
  18. Gopi (1970) (dialogue & lyrics)
  19. Jawab (1970) (dialogue & lyrics)
  20. Tumse Achha Kaun Hai (1969) (lyrics)
  21. Doli (1969) (dialogue)
  22. Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati (1969) (dialogue)
  23. Pyar Ka Sapna (1969) (dialogue & lyrics)
  24. Sachaai (1969) (dialogue)
  25. Waris (1969) (dialogue)
  26. Brahmachari (1968) (lyrics)
  27. Gauri (1968) (dialogue)
  28. Padosan (1968) (dialogue, screenplay, & lyrics)
  29. Sadhu Aur Shaitaan (1968) (dialogue)
  30. Nai Roshni (1967) (dialogue & lyrics)
  31. Pyar Kiye Jaa (1966) (dialogue)
  32. Khandan (1965) (dialogue & lyrics)
  33. Main Bhi Ladki Hun (1964) (dialogue & lyrics)
  34. Jahan Ara (1964) (lyrics)
  35. Sharaabi (1964) (lyrics)
  36. Pooja Ke Phool (1964) (dialogue)
  37. Bharosa (1963) (dialogue & lyrics)
  38. Yeh Raaste Hain Pyar Ke (1963) (lyrics)
  39. Bluff Master (1963) (dialogue)
  40. Man-Mauji (1962) (dialogue & lyrics)
  41. Prem Patra (1962) (dialogue)
  42. Rakhi (1962) (dialogue & lyrics)
  43. Shaadi (1962) (dialogue & lyrics)
  44. Chhaya (1961) (dialogue)
  45. Nazrana (1961) (dialogue & lyrics)
  46. Bindya (1960) (dialogue)
  47. Maa Baap (1960) (dialogue)
  48. Patang (1960) (dialogue & lyrics)
  49. Adalat (1958) (lyrics)
  50. Barkha (1959) (dialogue)
  51. Asha (1957) (lyrics)
  52. Dekh Kabira Roya (1957) (lyrics)
  53. Bhai-Bhai (1956) (dialogue & lyrics)
  54. Taj (1956) (lyrics)
  55. Pehli Jhalak (1955) (dialogue)
  56. Azaad (1955) (lyrics)
  57. Pehli Jhalak (1955) (lyrics)
  58. Nagin (1954) (dialogue & lyrics)
  59. Anarkali (1953) (lyrics)
  60. Ladki (1953) (dialogue & lyrics)
  61. Aaram (1951) (lyrics)
  62. Albela (1951) (lyrics)
  63. Bari Behen (1949) (dialogue)

References

  1. ^ a b c d Subhash K Jha. "Rajendra Krishan: The invisible giant". Screen (Magazine from Indian Express Group). http://www.screenindia.com/jan14/music1.htm. Retrieved 2007-04-28. 
  2. ^ "C. Ramchandra". http://www.downmelodylane.com/cramchandra.html. Retrieved 2007-04-28. 

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1981–2000
2001–present