Rajendra Krishan
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Rajendra Krishan (June 6, 1919 Shimla-1988), also credited as Rajinder Krishan/Kishan, was an Indian poet, lyricist and dialogue writer.[1]
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[edit] Biography
Rajendra Krishan was born in Shimla. He was attracted toward poetry during his school days. After completing his education, he worked as a clerk in the municipal office till 1942. He used to participate in the poetry contests organized by newspapers.
In the mid-1940s, Krishan shifted to Mumbai to become a scriptwriter. His first film as a scriptwriter 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).[1] After the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi, Krishan wrote a song Suno Suno Aye Duniyawalon, Bapu Ki Yeh Amar Kahani. The song was sung by Mohammed Rafi and composed by Husnlal Bhagatram, and was a great hit. He also tasted success as a lyricist with the films Badi Bahen (1949) and Lahore (1949).
Rajendra Krishan knew Tamil language and wrote 18 scripts for AVM Studios films.[1] Rajendra Krishna is known for his association with the composer C. Ramchandra[2]. He worked with several other music directors including Madan Mohan, Hemant Kumar, Sajjid Hussain, Sachin Dev Burman, S Mohinder, Chitragupt, Salil Chowdhury, and Laxmikant-Pyarelal.
After his death, HMV brought out an LP containing 12 of his songs.[1]
[edit] Filmography
[edit] Dialogue writer
- Khel Mohabbat Ka (1986)
- Ponga Pandit (1975)
- Bombay to Goa (1972)
- Maalik (1972)
- Shehzada (1972)
- Doli (1969)
- Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati (1969)
- Pyar Ka Sapna (1969)
- Sachaai (1969)
- Waris (1969)
- Gauri (1968)
- Padosan (1968)
- Sadhu Aur Shaitaan (1968)
- Pyar Kiye Jaa (1966)
- Khandaan (1965)
- Pooja Ke Phool (1964)
- Bluff Master (1963)
- Manmauji (1962)
- Prem Patra (1962)
- Chhaya (1961)
- Nazrana (1961)
- Bindya (1960)
- Maa Baap (1960)
- Nagin (1954)
[edit] Lyricist
- Reshma Aur Shera (1971)
- Tumse Achcha Kaun Hai (1969)
- Brahmachari (1968)
- Padosan (1968)
- Khandaan (1965)
- Sharabi (1964)
- Manmauji (1962)
- Adalat (1958)
- Aasha (1957)
- Bhai-Bhai (1956)
- Azaad (1955)
- Nagin (1954)
- Anarkali (1953)
- Aaram (1951)
- Albela (1951)
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d Subhash K Jha. Rajendra Krishan: The invisible giant. Screen (Magazine from Indian Express Group). Retrieved on 2007-04-28.
- ^ C. Ramchandra. Retrieved on 2007-04-28.
