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Sayeed Quadri
Sayeed Quadri – A poet
introducing urdu poetry to young and old via his fresh lyrics in Bollywood movie
songs!
Sayeed Quadri is a new poet in Bollywood,
who has started reintroducing urdu poetry to youngsters through his beautiful
lyrics. A poet operating from Jodhpur, Sayeed does not traditionally live in
Bombay to write his song lyrics. Instead, he works full time as an insurance
agent in Jodhpur Rajasthan and delivers his lyrics for film songs on phone or by
occasional visits to Bombay.
Sayeed Qadri first came to Bombay from
Jodhpur for work in the 80s.He met with Mahesh Bhatt who liked him, but could
not offer him any films as Bhutt was not an independent film producer yet.
Sayeed had to return to his city. He did not give up though - remained in touch
with Mahesh Bhutt. Luck smiled at Sayeed while Jism was in the making. Mahesh
Bhutt asked Sayeed to write a few songs for the film and the rest is history
full of Mahesh Bhutt chartbuster songs written by Sayeed Quadri!
The successful lyricist kept moving up on
the ladder of success with each movie that he wrote lyrics for such as Saaya,
Rog, Kalyug, Gangster, Fareb, Bas Ek Pal and the recent Metro, and The Train.
Sayeed admits writing is not his
profession, it is his hobby. He believes there is a revival of thoughtful and
meaningful lyrics in hindi movie songs. He tries to induce fresh thoughts in his
movie lyrics , keeping them deep and substantial which the listeners love about
him. Quadri’s poetry has proved that urdu shayari can be appreciated by older as
well as younger generation if it is presented well.
Sayeed lives in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, with
his wife and sons. He is inspired by Sahir Ludhiyanvi and says he is giving back
to the world (in the form of poetry/lyrics) what he has received from life.
Zindagi is tarah se lagne lagi, rang ud gaye jaise deewaron se
Ab chhupane ko apna kuchh na raha, zakhm
dikhne lage daraaron se
Get ready to enjoy the following
chartbusters by lyricist Sayeed Quadri!
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