Postage stamp on lyricist Anand Bakshi should be released - Pradeep Sardana

Anand Bakshi has been such a lyricist of the country who created a new history by writing 4000 songs in about 650 films. The magic of hundreds of his songs still remains as it is, even after so many years. But the sad thing is that he never got any honor from the Government of India. He never got Padma Shri, nor any National Award, even a postage stamp has not been issued on him till date. Therefore, I request the Government of India to issue a postage stamp on Anand Bakshi and also honor him with the Padma Samman posthumously.

The above thoughts were expressed by senior journalist, renowned film critic and President of Aadharshila, an organization of writers, journalists and artists, Pradeep Sardana, in a function organized in memory of Anand Bakshi. On the 95th birth anniversary of the great lyricist Anand Bakshi, Advik Prakashan and Kian Foundation organized a grand function in Delhi yesterday.  In which many dignitaries, including Anand Bakshi's son Rakesh Bakshi and his many fans, participated. Also, writer Sangeeta Bijit's unique book in Hindi and English on Anand Bakshi's songs, ' Life through the lens of lyrics' was released. 

Expressing his views on Anand Bakshi at the function, Mr. Pradeep Sardana said, Anand Bakshi's songs have thousands of colors. He received many awards, including 4 Filmfare. But he never received any national honor. 

While the government has given the Phalke Award to 3 lyricists of Hindi cinema- Gulzar, Kavi Pradeep, and Majrooh Sultanpuri. Also, many lyricists have been honored with awards like Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan. Postage stamps have also been issued on many film personalities for years. But Anand Bakshi and his contribution to Indian Cinema have been forgotten.

Lakshmi shankar Vajpayee, Professor Rama, Subhash Chander, Ram Avtar Bairwa, Rishi Sharma, Ravi Yadav, Vandana Yadav  Harvinder Makkad and publisher Ashok Gupta were also present on the stage in the function. The atmosphere became even more joyful with the singing of some evergreen songs of Anand Bakshi in the function.

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