Gulzar, born on August 18, 1934. He is one of India’s finest lyricist and poets, who has penned numerous songs, which won awards and appreciation from everyone!

Gulzar ‘Sahab’ turns 83 today. As the world celebrates his birthday, here’s a list of movies which pays tribute to the decorated writer, poet and lyricist.

Koshish (1972): As a screenplay writer, he won the National Award for this film and is still considered one of his best works!

Anand  (1972): In the same year, Gulzar won another prestigious award for a different category, dialogues! He wrote the dialogues of the film and was awarded the FilmFare Award for Best Dialogues!

Mausam (1975): Gulzar Sahab invented the multi-tasking trait when you step in the industry, as besides being a writer and lyricist, he also directed some movies, which were lauded by critics! He won his second National Award as Best Director for Mausam in 1975.

And the credits to his contribution in the field of music goes on forever–

For a career spanning over six decades, he used his pen for writing songs of films more than anything! He has penned numerous songs, probably it will take a day to count those songs, as the veteran lyricist is still working in the industry and lends his brand name to the movies by writing the lyrics!

Here is a list of some of his most famous songs that the he penned in his six decade long career-

Tujse Naraz Hai Zindagi (Masoom): The song won a National Award for Best Lyrics in 1982.

Mera Kuch Saamaan (Ijaazat): The song celebrated a twin win as Gulzar Sahab won Best

Lyrics Award at both Filmfare Awards and National Awards!

Chaiya Chaiya (Dil Se): One of the most famous songs ever composed won a FilmFare Award for Best Lyrics, courtesy of Gulzar Sahab!

Saathiya (Saathiya): One of the most romantic song ever penned down with Sonu Nigam lending his voice to Gulzar Sahab’s notes, the song won a FilmFare Award for Best Lyrics.

JAI HO (Slumdog Millionaire): An Academy Award for an Indian Song! Sounds like a dream, well this dream indeed became true as Gulzar and A R Rehman won an Academy Award for Best Original Song!

The list can go on forever as Gulzar ‘Sahab’s achievements are commendable and something every Indian should be proud of, that the nation has a fine writer and lyricist by the name of Gulzar.