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Jackie Shroff Honors Lyricist Anand Bakshi on 24th Death Anniversary

Actor Jackie Shroff shared a poignant tribute on Instagram for the 24th death anniversary of legendary lyricist Anand Bakshi. Bakshi, who began his career in the late 1950s, achieved major success in the 1960s and became one of Bollywood's most prolific lyricists. He penned over 6,000 songs for more than 300 films, creating timeless hits for movies like *Bobby*, *Sholay*, and *Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge*. Shroff's post featured a picture of Bakshi and the song "Pyar karne wale" from his own debut film *Hero*.

Key Points: Jackie Shroff Tribute to Lyricist Anand Bakshi on Death Anniversary

  • Jackie Shroff's heartfelt Instagram tribute
  • Anand Bakshi's 6000+ songs in 300 films
  • Breakthrough with 1965's 'Jab Jab Phool Khile'
  • Lyricist for Rajesh Khanna's iconic films
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Jackie Shroff pays tribute to Anand Bakshi on 24th death anniversary

Jackie Shroff pays tribute to legendary lyricist Anand Bakshi on his 24th death anniversary, recalling his iconic songs and enduring film legacy.

"Anand Bakshi ji (21 July 1930- 30 March 2002.) - Jackie Shroff"

Mumbai, March 30

On the 24th death anniversary of legendary lyricist Anand Bakshi, actor Jackie Shroff remembered the wordsmith, paying a heartfelt tribute to his enduring legacy in Indian cinema.

Jackie took to Instagram, where he shared a picture of Anand Bakshi and added the song "Pyar karne wale" from his maiden film "Hero", which was released in 1983.

He simply wrote: "Anand Bakshi ji (21 July 1930- 30 March 2002.)"

Anand Bakshi got his first break writing songs in a Brij Mohan film titled Bhalaa Aadmi, acted by Bhagwan Dada. His first song in this film was "Dharti Ke Laal Na Kar Itna Malaal" which was recorded on 9 November 1956.

After writing for a few movies from 1958 onwards, he first found success in 1962 with Mehendi Lagi Mere Haath (1962 film), music by Kalyanji-Anandji, with Raj Kapoor as producer.

He later made another mark for himself, writing a qawwali for the 1962 film Kala Samundar, the song was "Meri Tasveer Lekar Kya Karoge Tum". He got his real big breakthrough in 1965 film with Himalay Ki God Mein, and again in 1965 with the super-hit film Jab Jab Phool Khile, starring Shashi Kapoor.

Bakshi was the preferred lyricist by Rajesh Khanna for films with Rajesh Khanna in the lead. He went on to work as a lyricist of more than 6,000 songs in more than 300 films in his career.

He wrote memorable lyrics in many movies, including Bobby, Amar Prem, Aradhana, Jeene Ki Raah, Mera Gaon Mera Desh, Aaye Din Bahar Ke, Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke, Seeta Aur Geeta, Sholay, Dharam Veer, Nagina, Lamhe, Hum, Mohra, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Pardes, Heer Raanjha, Dushman, Taal, Mohabbatein, Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, and Yaadein.

Jackie also celebrated 25 years of his film One 2 Ka 4, an action drama film directed by Shashilal K. Nair. The film stars Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla, and Jackie Shroff.

The synopsis reads "When Arun's partner Javed dies, he raises Javed's children with the housekeeper Geeta's help. Soon, Arun learns that Javed's death was a homicide and decides to investigate the matter."

- IANS

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Rohit P
6000 songs! That number is just mind-boggling. From Sholay to DDLJ, his work defined eras of Indian cinema. We grew up humming his tunes without even knowing his name sometimes. That's the mark of a great writer - the words become bigger than the person.
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Sarah B
It's nice to see these tributes. As someone newer to Indian cinema, this article was a great intro to his massive contribution. The list of films is incredible. Time to make a Anand Bakshi playlist!
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Aditya G
Respectfully, while the tribute is good, I wish Jackie Shroff had written a bit more about his personal memories or what Bakshi ji's work meant to him specifically. Just a photo and dates feels a bit minimal for such a giant.
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Nisha Z
"Meri Tasveer Lekar..." - just reading that title brought the whole qawwali back! His range was phenomenal. From romantic ballads to patriotic anthems to fun dance numbers, he did it all. We don't make lyricists like him anymore. True gem 💎
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Karthik V
His partnership with Rajesh Khanna was iconic. So many timeless songs. It's heartwarming to see actors from that era remembering the behind-the-scenes legends. Their work is what makes our old films evergreen.

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