Anand Bakshi

Biography:

Anand Bakshi, born on July 21, 1930,  was a prolific Indian lyricist renowned for his contributions to Hindi cinema. Hailing from a Mohyal Brahmin family, his family moved to Delhi and then settled in various cities due to the Partition, finally making Delhi their home. Bakshi’s early passion for poetry was mostly a private hobby, nurtured alongside his career in the Indian Navy.

Though he began his career with aspirations in writing and singing, Bakshi found immense success as a lyricist. His initial breakthrough came with the film “Mehendi Lagi Mere Haath” in 1962, followed by notable successes like “Jab Jab Phool Khile” (1965) and “Milan” (1967). He became a preferred lyricist for films featuring Rajesh Khanna in the lead role.

With over 4000 songs in 638 films, Bakshi collaborated with prominent music composers and singers. His versatile talent is evident in timeless tracks from movies like “Aradhana,” “Bobby,” “Sh