Nida Fazli
Indian poet and lyricist of Hindi Urdu songs
Born
1938
87 years ago
Died
February 8th, 2016
9 years ago — 78 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
India
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A prominent poet and lyricist, contributed to Hindi and Urdu literature through poetry and lyrics for films. Born in 1938, started writing poetry at a young age and published notable collections. Gained recognition for poignant verses that often explored themes of love, loss, and humanity. Worked in Bollywood, penning lyrics for numerous hit songs, enriching the Indian film music industry. Awarded the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in 1987 for excellence in Urdu poetry.
Wrote lyrics for songs in films like 'Ghazal' and 'Katha'
Published acclaimed poetry collections such as 'Ghazals of Nida Fazli'
Received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1987
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