Gulzar's Birthday: 7 films by legendary filmmaker that are must-watch

legendary lyricist, screenwriter, and film director, Gulzar turned a year older on August 18, 2020, marks 86th birthday of veteran lyricist, who has won several National Awards, an Acemy Award as well as a Grammy Award. Gulzar's contribution towards building  eminence of Indian cinema across globe stays remarkable. Thus, on his special day, here are seven films by Pma Bhushan awardee which shed light on human dynamics:

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Koshish

Inspired by 1961's Japanese film Happiness of Us Alone, Koshish is a romantic drama released in 1972. This Gulzar directorial starred Sanjeev Kumar and Jaya Bhuri in le roles. story of Koshish revolves around a deaf and mute couple and focuses on ir plight to survive in a desensitized society.

Parichay

Yet ar Gulzar film which released in 1972, Parichay is a drama film which was loosely inspired by 1965's American film  Sound of Music. film stars Jeetendra and Jaya Bhuri in le roles alongside special appearances by Sanjeev Kumar and Vid Khanna. film showcases story of a tutor, Ravi and five spoilt students and focuses on how Ravi falls in love with his eldest student Rama.

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3) Khushboo

Based on Sharat Chandra Chattophyay's Bengali vel Panditmashai, Gulzar's Khushboo is a drama film, which released in 1975. film stars Jeetendra and Hema Malini in le roles. film became extremely popular back in days for its songs Bechara Dil Kya Kare and O Majhi Re.

4) Aandhi

Starring Sanjeev Kumar and Suchitra Sen in le roles, 1975's Aandhi is based on life of  n-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and revolves around her relationship with her estranged husband. political drama too became popular for iconic compositions sung by legendary Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar.

5) Kitaab

1977's drama film Kitaab was both written and directed by Gulzar. film is based on a Bengali story, Pathik by Samaresh Basu. This Gulzar directorial stars Uttam Kumar, Vidya Sinha, Shreeram Lagoo, Keshto Mukherjee and Asit Sen in le roles.

6) Namkeen

1982's National Award-winning film Namkeen touches some extremely sensitive yet untouched aspects of rural India. film starred Sharmila Tagore, Sanjeev Kumar, Shabana Azmi and Waheeda Rehman in le roles. Namkeen won National Award for Best Audiography in 1983.

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7) Ijaazat

Ijaazat, which released in 1987, is based on 1964's Bengali film Jatugriha. film starred Rekha, Naseeruddin Shah and Anurha Patel in le roles and follows lives of a separated couple. Ijazaat won two National Awards in category of music in 1988. 

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