13 OF GULZAR'S MOST BEAUTIFUL LYRICS FEATURING THE MOON

Gulzar, one of India's best-known and only Oscar-winning Bollywood lyricists, is still going strong at the age of 82—still translating Tagore, penning down "Ye ishq hai", writing children's stories and scripts too. His lyrics reflect a certain sensitivity and nuance due to his ability to grapple flawlessly with various human emotions. If you follow the style and diction of his lyrics, you will find that he is fond of certain words and expressions like "Kachchi raat ka sapna" and "pairon ke nishaan". One of the most significant imageries used in his lyrics is that of the moon or "chaand", which, depending on the film and the song is used as an object, emotional tool, metaphor or even an expression.

Here, we bring you some of his most beautiful lyrics that use the moon as an important symbol:

1. Naam Ada Likhna, Yahaan (2005)

2. Tere bina zindagi se koi, Aandhi (1975)

3. Sapne mein milti hai, Satya (1998)

4. Le chalein doliyon mein, Filhaal (2002)

5. Chand chura ke laya hoon, Devata (1978)

6. Badalon se, Satya (1998)

7. Beeti na bitai raina, Parichay (1972)

8. Jhoom Barabar Jhoom, Jhoom Barabar Jhoom (2007)

9. Mera kuch saamaan tumhare paas pada hai, Ijaazat (1987)

10. Ishq Shava, Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012)

11. Roz akeli aaye roz akeli jaye, Mere Apne (1971)

12. Hoton pe beeti baat aayi hai, Angoor (1982)

13. Namak Ishq Ka, Omkara (2006)