Asad Bhopali Birth Anniversary: Poet Who Blended Romance and Pain into Iconic Songs

Asad Bhopali Birth Anniversary: ​​10th July is the birth anniversary of a lyricist of Hindi cinema, whose name may not be on the lips of the common audience, but the songs written by him still live in the hearts of the people. Asad Bhopali is a name whose words from his pen sometimes teased love, sometimes expressed the pain of separation, and sometimes forced the listeners to smile with innocent songs.

Asad Bhopali's Journey from Bhopal to Mayanagar

Asad Bhopali was born on 10 July 1921 in the cultural city of Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh. His real name was Asadullah Khan. His father, Munshi Ahmed Khan, was a teacher of Arabic and Persian. Asad, who grew up in a literary environment, loved poetry since childhood. He used to write and recite poems and ghazals during his college days.

Got his first film in 1949 (Asad Bhopali, interesting fact)

In 1949, at a Mushaira in Bhopal, the film producer Fazli Brothers noticed him. They gave Asad Bhopali a chance to write songs for the film 'Duniya' because the then lyricist Arzoo Luckhnavi had gone to Pakistan after the partition. In this way, at the age of 28, Asad Bhopali started his career in Bollywood.

Lyricist of more than 100 films (Asad Bhopali Best Songs)

Asad Bhopali wrote songs for films for almost four decades. He penned all kinds of songs - romantic, sad, inspirational, and humorous. Some of his famous songs are as follows:

• 'Woh Jab Aaye Bahut Yaad Aaaye' (Film: Parasmani)

• 'hansta Hua Noorani Chehera' (Parasmani)

An important role in Salman Khan's success

While the 1989 film 'Maine Pyar Kiya' made Salman Khan a superstar, its songs gave a new identity to Asad Bhopali. He was awarded the Filmfare Award in 1990 for 'Dil Deewana'. Unfortunately, he could not attend the ceremony at that time due to paralysis.

There was depth and simplicity in his songs

Asad Bhopali's songs had deep emotions. The song from the 1952 film 'Moti Mahal' -
"Jayega jab yahan se kuchh bhi na paas hoga,
Do gaj kafan ka tukda tera libaas hoga."

It is still considered one of the best songs depicting the truth of life.

Asad Bhopali Personal Life

Asad Bhopali's personal life was also full of struggles. He had two marriages. He had eight children from his first wife, while from his second wife he had a son, Ghalib Asad Bhopali, who later became a writer himself. Actress Tabassum had told in an interview that Asad often used to say, "My most faithful companion has been poverty."

Asad Bhopali's Last Moment

He died on 9 June 1990. His life may have been away from the limelight, but his writings gave invaluable gifts to Bollywood music

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