INFORMATION
Artist Birtday : | 08/03/1921 (Age 59) |
Born In : | Ludhiana, Punjab, India |
Occupation(s) : | Poet, Lyricist and Writer |
Genres : | Lyricist |
Abdul Hayee was known as Sahir Ludhianvi. He was a famous song lyricist. He was born on 8 March 1921 in a Muslim family in Ludhiana Punjab, British India. He was the son of Fazal Mohammad and Sardar Begum. His favorite poet is Faiz Ahmed Faiz.
In 1958, He was nominated for the “Filmfare Award” for “Best Lyricist” for ‘Aurat Ne Janam Diya’s Sadhana’.
In 1964, He was awarded the “Filmfare Best Lyricist Award” for the song “Jo Wada Kiya” from the film ‘Taj Mahal’, In 1971, He was awarded the “Padam Shri”.
In 1977, He was awarded the “Filmfare Best Lyricist Award” for the song “Kabhi Kabhie Mere Dil Mein” from the film ‘Kabhi Kabhi.
He died on 25 October 1980 from Cardiac Arrest in Mumbai, Maharastra, India.