Majrooh Sultanpuri: The Poet Whose Words Touched My Heart

Majrooh Sultanpuri

The author shares a personal belief about always telling the truth, even in a world where lying is common, especially among powerful individuals

Majrooh Sultanpuri

He worked as a literary assistant for KA. Abbas, earning a modest salary that often came late, but chose to stay out of loyalty and respect for Abbas Sahab.

Majrooh Sultanpuri

Abbas Sahab was deeply caring towards his employees, exemplified by his long-term secretary Abdul Rehman, who compared working for Abbas to a religious duty

Majrooh Sultanpuri

The author was given opportunities to write for various weeklies and was once assigned to interview the famous Urdu poet and lyricist, Majrooh Sultanpuri

Majrooh Sultanpuri

He was initially mesmerized by Majrooh's poetry but had a disheartening experience when he visited the poet's bungalow and was rudely dismissed without an interview

Majrooh Sultanpuri

Despite Abbas Sahab’s intervention, the author decided never to meet Majrooh again, viewing him as a cruel man despite his beautiful poetry

Majrooh Sultanpuri

This incident highlighted the dual personalities of some poets and writers, akin to Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, who could be kind in their work but cruel in real life.

Majrooh Sultanpuri

The author reflects on how he learned a life lesson from the experience, understanding the truth behind Sahir Sahab's words that people often wear many faces

Majrooh Sultanpuri

This experience also made the author more aware of the complexities and dualities in human nature, especially among creative individuals

Majrooh Sultanpuri

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