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Rajinder Krishan (1919-1987)  was a brilliant Urdu Song Writer for the Indian Cinema during its Golden Era.

Dareechah is proud to showcase some of Rajinder Krishan's most memorable songs here.

Rajinder Krishan (1919-1987)  A Bio Sketch  (courtesy of Wikipedia)

Rajendra Krishan (6 June 1919 – 23 September 1987) also credited as Rajinder Krishan, was an Indian poet, lyricist and screenwriter.^[2]

Biography

Rajinder Krishan was born in a Duggal family at Jalalpur Jattan on 6 June 1919, in Gujrat District (in present-day Pakistan).^[3] Even when he was studying in the eighth class he was attracted towards poetry. In his early work life he had a clerk's job in the municipal office in Simla, where he toiled up to 1942. During that period, he read eastern and western authors extensively and wrote poetry. He expresses his indebtedness to the Urdu poetry of Firaq Gorakhpuri and Ahsan Danish.
In the mid-1940s, Krishan shifted to Mumbai to become a screenwriter. His first screenplay was Janta (1947). His first film as a lyricist was Zanjeer (1947). He was first noted for the script and lyrics of the Motilal-Suraiya starrer Aaj Ki Rat (1948).^[2] 
He also tasted success as a lyricist with the films Badi Bahen (1949) and Lahore(1949).

Rajendra Krishna is known for his association with the composer C. Ramchandra.^[4] He worked with several other music directors including Shankar-Jaikishan, Madan Mohan, Hemant Kumar, Sajjad Hussain, Sachin Dev Burman, Rahul Dev Burman, S Mohinder, Chitragupta, Salil Chowdhury, and Laxmikant-Pyarelal.

He died on his 69th birthday in Mumbai. After his death, HMV brought out an LP containing 12 of his songs.^[2]

Trivia

Rajendra Krishan was considered the richest writer in Hindi cinema. The reason was that he had won a jackpot worth Rs. 4,600,000 in horse racing. The sum was considered a huge amount during the late seventies.^{[citation needed]}

Awards

Rajendra Krishan won Filmfare Award for best lyricist for the movie Khandan (1965) for the song "Tumhi mere mandir, tumhi meri pooja".

Filmography

1. Aag Ka Darya (1990) (lyrics)
2. Allah Rakha (1986) (lyrics)
3. Khel Mohabbat Ka (1986) (dialogue & story)
4. Dharm Adhikari (1986) (dialogue)
5. Ponga Pandit (1975) (dialogue)
6. Naya Din Nai Raat (1974) (dialogue)
7. Geeta Mera Naam (1974)
8. Jwar Bhata (1973) (dialogue & lyrics)
9. Banarasi Babu (1973) (lyrics)
10. Blackmail (1973) (lyrics)
11. Kahani Kismat Ki (1973) (lyrics)
12. Bombay to Goa (1972) (dialogue)
13. Maalik (1972) (dialogue)
14. Shehzada (1972) (dialogue)
15. Rakhwala (1971) (lyrics)
16. Man Mandir (1971) (dialogue, screenplay, & lyrics)
17. Reshma Aur Shera (1971) (lyrics)
18. Gopi (1970) (dialogue & lyrics)
19. Jawab (1970) (dialogue & lyrics)
20. Tumse Achha Kaun Hai (1969) (lyrics)
21. Doli (1969) (dialogue)
22. Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati (1969) (dialogue)
23. Pyar Ka Sapna (1969) (dialogue & lyrics)
24. Sachaai (1969) (dialogue)
25. Waris (1969) (dialogue)
26. Brahmachari (1968) (lyrics)
27. Gauri (1968) (dialogue)
28. Padosan (1968) (dialogue, screenplay, & lyrics)
29. Sadhu Aur Shaitaan (1968) (dialogue)
30. Nai Roshni (1967) (dialogue & lyrics)
31. Pyar Kiye Jaa (1966) (dialogue)
32. Khandan (1965) (dialogue & lyrics)
33. Main Bhi Ladki Hoon (1964) (dialogue & lyrics)
34. Jahan Ara (1964) (lyrics)
35. Sharaabi (1964) (lyrics)
36. Pooja Ke Phool (1964) (dialogue)
37. Bharosa (1963) (dialogue & lyrics)
38. Ghar Basake Dekho (1963) (screenplay, dialogue, lyrics)
39. Yeh Raaste Hain Pyar Ke (1963) (lyrics)
40. Bluff Master (1963) (dialogue)
41. Man-Mauji (1962) (dialogue & lyrics)
42. Prem Patra (1962) (dialogue)
43. Rakhi (1962) (dialogue & lyrics)
44. Shaadi (1962) (dialogue & lyrics)
45. Chhaya (1961) (dialogue)
46. Nazrana (1961) (dialogue & lyrics)
47. Bindya (1960) (dialogue)
48. Love in Simla (1960) (lyrics)
49. Maa Baap (1960) (dialogue)
50. Patang (1960) (dialogue & lyrics)
51. Adalat (1958) (lyrics)
52. Barkha (1959) (dialogue)
53. Asha (1957) (lyrics)
54. Dekh Kabira Roya (1957) (lyrics)
55. Bhai-Bhai (1956) (dialogue & lyrics)
56. Taj (1956) (lyrics)
57. Pehli Jhalak (1955) (dialogue)
58. Azaad (1955) (lyrics)
59. Pehli Jhalak (1955) (lyrics)
60. Nagin (1954) (dialogue & lyrics)
61. Anarkali (1953) (lyrics)
62. Ladki (1953) (dialogue & lyrics)
63. Aaram (1951) (lyrics)
64. Albela (1951) (lyrics)
65. Badi Bahen (1949) (dialogue)
66. Amar Kahani