Humayun Mirza: A silent but loud pen is no more

Famous screenwriter of Hindi cinema Humayun Mirza died last night at Holy Family Hospital in Mumbai. He was 84 years old and was battling blood cancer and prostate cancer for a long time.

His younger brother Mahrukh Mirza said, "He died at Holy Family Hospital at 11:30 pm last night. He was buried in Bandra cemetery at 7:30 am today."

Humayun Mirza's family currently resides in Bandra, Mumbai.

Mirza Brothers: Three pens, one voice

Born in Lucknow, Humayun Mirza left an indelible mark of his writing in the film world, which is impossible to forget. He wrote screenplays for about 44 films and for many decades, he linked the stories of Hindi cinema with depth, sensitivity and social concerns.

In the film world, his name often came up as 'Mirza Brothers', in which Humayun, Mahrukh Mirza and Shahrukh Mirza wrote together. This trio was the creative force behind many memorable films of the 1970s and 80s.

Sensitivity and concern in writing

Humayun Mirza's writing had a special kind of emotional depth. His dialogues were not just words, they touched upon relationships, pain, love and the shadows of society. He considered cinema not just entertainment, but a medium of thinking and feeling.

In films like 'Dhongi', 'Dhanwan', 'Saza', 'Aag Ka Dariya', he brought social reality on screen through the struggles of the hero and heroine.

Some of his major films include: Zakhmi (1975), Kasme Vaade (1978), Dhanwan (1981), Rahi Badal Gaye (1985), Sitamgar (1985), Mishal (1985), Rama O Rama (1988), Mashooq (1992), Koi Mere Dil Mein Hai (2005), Naam (2008), Muskurane Ki Wajah Tum Ho (2022)

End of an era

Humayun Mirza is no longer among us, but his stories and characters will live forever in the history of Indian cinema. The calmness, dignity and seriousness with which he created his characters is an example for today's fast-changing cinema.

The pen that has fallen silent, its words will always remain immortal. We pay tribute to him and pray to God that his soul rests in peace.

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