Gulzar Songs to Immerse Yourself In

A master of his craft, Gulzar's songs are not just meant to be listened to; they are meant to be immersed in. Read ahead to look at some of his most iconic songs with lyrics that will make you ponder them for quite a while.

Woh Shaam Kuch Ajeeb Thi
Woh shaam kuch ajeeb this
Yeh shaam bhi ajeeb hai
Woh kal bhi paas paas this
Woh aaj bhi kareeb hai

Sung by the legendary Kishore Kumar, this song brings out nostalgia like no other. With poetic lyrics and a beautiful tune, Woh Shaam is the perfect song for you if you want to wind down after a long day and walk down memory lane.

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Barso Re
Geeli Geeli Maati, Geeli Maati Ke
Chal Gharonde Banaayenge Re
Hari Bhari Ambi, Ambi Ki Daali
Mil Ke Jhoole Jhulaayenge Re Oh

This iconic song from Guru with Aishwarya's memorable dance is another one of Gulzar's gems. Perfect for the monsoon season, Barso Re is beautifully sung and has a catchy and upbeat tune.

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Mera Kuch Samaan
Mera kuch samaan tumhare paas pada hai
o o o! saavan ke kuch bheege bheege din rakhe hain

Songwriting at its finest, Mera Kuch Samaan is one of the best examples of how poetry can be incorporated into a song. Sung by the melodious Asha Bhosle, this song has won over the hearts of many generations and continues to do so.

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Tujhse Naraz Nahin Zindagi
Tujhse naraz nahin zindagi
Hairaan hoon main
O hairaan hoon main

Gulzar puts forth the complexities of life in a simple and innocent manner through this song. It is full of questions, and most of them have not been answered. Voiced by Anup Ghoshal, this song remains evergreen.

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Dil Toh Bachcha Hai
Dil toh bachcha hai ji
Dil toh bachcha hai ji
Thoda kaccha hai ji
Haan dil toh baccha hai ji

Gulzar speaks of the matters of the heart endearingly in this song. From the movie Ishqiya, this song will make you wonder about love and all it entails. 

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