Indeevar Death Anniversary: Remembering the Lyricist Who Gave Hindi Cinema Timeless Songs

Many lyricists have come and gone in the Hindi film industry, but Indeevar's name is still spoken with respect and love. His real name was Shyamlal Babu Rai. Born on January 1, 1924, in Barua Sagar, Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh, Indeevar left an indelible mark on Hindi cinema with the power of his words.

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 Early life and struggles

Growing up in a small town, Indeevar showed an interest in literature and poetry from an early age. To fulfill his dreams, he moved to Mumbai, where he struggled hard to break into the film industry.

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 Career beginnings and recognition

In 1951, he gained recognition with the song "Bade Armaanon Se Rakha Hai Balam Teri Kasam" from the film Malhar. Music composed by composer Roshan marked the turning point in Indeevar's journey towards success.

Memorable songs from the 60s and 70s

Indeevar gave many superhit songs in the 1960s and 70s.

• Upkaar 'Kasme Wade Pyar Wafa" 

• Purab Aur Paschim का “Bharat ka rahnewala hoon”

• Safar 'Zindagi ka'

These songs reflect the philosophy of life, patriotism, and deep emotions.

 Songs of love and sentiment

Indivar's writing also shows its magic in love songs.

• Saraswatichandra 's "body like sandalwood."

• Prem Geet's "Touch me with your lips."

These songs are still in the hearts of the listeners.

Popularity remains intact even in changing times

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Even in the 80s and 90s, Indivar adapted himself to the times.

• Qurbani's "We Love You Like This"

• Jurm 's "When Things Go Wrong"

He also ventured into the world of pop music and wrote popular songs for Nazia Hassan and Zohaib Hassan.

 Legacy and contributions

In a career spanning over four decades, Indeevar wrote thousands of songs for over 300 films. Even after his death on February 27, 1997, his songs remain immortal. Indeevar proved that true poetry never ages. His songs are still heard on the radio, TV, and digital platforms and will continue to inspire generations to come.

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FAQs

1. What was Indivar's real name?

Indivar's real name was Shyamlal Babu Rai.

2. When and where was Indivar born?

He was born on 1 January 1924 in Barua Sagar, Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh.

3. Which film gave Indeevar his first big recognition?

He gained recognition with the song "Bade Armaanon Se Rakha Hai Balam Teri Kasam" from the 1951 film  Malhar .

4. In how many films did Indeevar write songs?

He wrote over a thousand songs for more than 300 films in a career spanning over four decades.

5. Did Indeevar also write songs for pop music?

Yes, he  also wrote many superhit pop songs for Nazia Hassan and Zohaib Hassan .