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Sahir Ludhianvi: From Landlord's Son to Poverty's Poet, a Cinema Star

साहिर लुधियानवी का असली नाम अब्दुल हई था. (फोटो साभार: IANS)

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News18•08-03-2026, 09:22

Sahir Ludhianvi: From Landlord's Son to Poverty's Poet, a Cinema Star

•Sahir Ludhianvi, born Abdul Hayee, overcame extreme poverty after a wealthy upbringing to become a Hindi cinema legend.
•His first book 'Talkhiyan' (1945) established him as a star in Urdu poetry before his Mumbai journey in 1949.
•Gained fame in Hindi cinema with 'Naujawan' (1951) and elevated film lyrics to high literature in films like 'Pyaasa'.
•Critiqued societal evils and explored complex emotions through his powerful and progressive songs.
•March 8th marks the birth anniversary of the poet who transformed personal struggles into timeless art.

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