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Gulzar, born Sampooran Singh Kalra on August 18, 1934, in Dina, now in Pakistan, is a revered Indian poet, lyricist, and filmmaker whose work transcends cultural boundaries. With a career spanning over six decades, Gulzar's poignant verses and evocative lyrics have enriched the Indian film industry and literature alike. He is celebrated for his unique ability to weave intricate emotions into simple words, earning numerous accolades, including the Academy Award for Best Original Song. Gulzar's legacy continues to inspire generations, embodying the beauty of language and the power of storytelling.

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"Even 150 years of the first war of Independence was marked with a series of programs, but somehow the Jallianwala Bagh incident hasn't been given the attention it deserves."

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"NASA is my favorite website. The universe with its abstract nature attracts me. The abstract element in my poetry comes from there."

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"Democracy is essential for equality. Thank God, Indian democracy is still working. That is because every Indian is essentially a thinker. Thinking is not limited to the elite."

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"Poetry is not about personal pain or tragedy. It should resonate the society's grief."

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"The poetry of India can be truly known only through scanning the poetry of all languages."

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"A social consciousness should be reflected in your poetry."

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"It was the British who defined religion to divide and rule. That is what created the heat. That is what created the cut. Partition happened because of the rulers, fueled by a few powerful families on both sides who stood to gain. It is the politicians that keep everyone fighting."

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"A vendor selling coconuts on the road is a philosopher. He will have ideas on politics, economics, history, sports. This has saved India. The fact that the common Indian is a thinker is vital."

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"I have translated Bengali poets such as Subhash Mukhopadhyay and Sunil Gangopadhyay before. These were published by Hindi and Urdu magazines. But to take on Tagore's work is no easy task."

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