Mumbai, March 30 On the 24th death anniversary of legendary lyricist Anand Bakshi, actor Jackie Shroff paid tribute to him, highlighting his lasting impact on Indian cinema.
Jackie posted a picture of Anand Bakshi on Instagram, along with the song "Pyar Karne Wale" from his debut film "Hero" (1983).
He simply wrote: "Anand Bakshi (July 21, 1930 - March 30, 2002)."
Anand Bakshi got his start writing songs for Bhagwan Dada in the film "Bhalaa Aadmi." His first song in the film was "Dharti Ke Laal Na Kar Itna Malaal," which was recorded on November 9, 1956.
After writing for several movies from 1958 onwards, he achieved success in 1962 with "Mehendi Lagi Mere Haath" (music by Kalyanji-Anandji), produced by Raj Kapoor.
He later made another mark for himself by writing a qawwali for the 1962 film "Kala Samundar," the song was "Meri Tasveer Lekar Kya Karoge Tum". He achieved a major breakthrough in 1965 with the film "Himalay Ki God Mein," and again in 1965 with the super-hit film "Jab Jab Phool Khile," starring Shashi Kapoor.
Bakshi was the preferred lyricist for Rajesh Khanna in films starring Rajesh Khanna. He worked as a lyricist on more than 6,000 songs in over 300 films throughout his career.
He wrote memorable lyrics in many films, including Bobby, Amar Prem, Aradhana, Jeene Ki Raah, Mera Gaon Mera Desh, Aaye Din Bahar Ke, Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke, Seeta Aur Geeta, Sholay, Dharam Veer, Nagina, Lamhe, Hum, Mohra, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Pardes, Heer Raanjha, Dushman, Taal, Mohabbatein, Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, and Yaadein.
Jackie also celebrated the 25th anniversary of his film "One 2 Ka 4," an action drama film directed by Shashilal K. Nair. The film stars Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla, and Jackie Shroff.
The synopsis reads: "When Arun's partner Javed dies, he raises Javed's children with the help of the housekeeper, Geeta. Soon, Arun learns that Javed's death was a homicide and decides to investigate the matter."