Gulzar is a renowned Indian poet, filmmaker, lyricist and writer. He has five collections published poems to his credit which include Jaanam, Kuch aur Nazme, Chand Pukhraj Ka, Triveni, and Autumn Moon as well as various collections of short stories – Chauras Raat, Dhuan, Ravi Paar, Splinter and Other Stories and Kharaashein. The screenplay of Mirza Ghalib (TV series) has been published as Mirza Ghalib: A Biographical Scenario in 2005. He has scripted for over fifty films, notable among them being Anand, Guddi, Bawarchi, Namak Haram, Khamoshi, Aandhi, Mausam, Khushboo, Parichay, Maachis and Hu Tu Tu. He has been honoured with the prestigious National Award seven times. Gulzar was honoured with the Padma Bhushan in 2004. He won the Oscar Academy Award for Best Original Song and the International Grammy Award for Jai Ho (Slumdog Millionaire) in 2009.
Hindi Alphabet by Gulzar illustrated by Rina Singh
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Category: Poetry
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers India
This alphabet book is a tribute to the iconic images, symbols, and signature Indian experiences in verses that are profound, wise, playful, and lyrical. But each verse has Gulzar’s stamp on it. The intention of the book is to celebrate India as we all know it – in its own language by its own celebrated poet who can elevate even a cloud filled with rain into a deeply emotional experience.
Framed in captivating borders, the water colour illustrations by Rina Singh are rich in colour and evoke a nostalgia for all things Indian. Exquisitely beautiful, this is a book for all Indians to treasure.
