Asad Bhopali: Singers like Mohammad Rafi and lata mangeshkar gave voice to Asad Bhopali's songs, which are still hits

Asad Bhopali's Death Anniversary: Asad Bhopali wrote many great songs for bollywood from 1949 to 1990. His songs have been voiced by singers like Mohammad Rafi and Lata Mangeshkar. Let's know about him.

Asad Bhopali is one of the few lyricists who are known for their contribution to hindi film songs. Earlier, people knew him for being a great poet. After this, he started to know him for writing great songs for films. His songs have been sung by singers like Mohammad Rafi and Lata Mangeshkar. He has also received the award for the best lyricist. Today, on his death anniversary, let's know special things about him.

Asad Bhopali was born on 10 July 1921 in the bhopal district of Madhya Pradesh. His childhood name was Asadullah Khan. His father was a teacher of Arabic and Persian languages. In the year 1949, the film producer duo Fazli Brothers was working on the film 'Duniya'. The lyricist of their film, Arzoo Lakhnavi, went to pakistan at the time of India-Pakistan partition. By that time, only two songs of the film had been written. Fazli Brothers were looking for a new lyricist. Then they saw Asad Bhopali.

Businessman Sugam Kapadia, who was the owner of some new cinema halls in bhopal, told Fazli Brothers that there are many good poets in Bhopal. He suggested that they come to bhopal and participate in a Mushaira and look for a good poet or singer. Fazli Brothers agreed. On 5 May 1949, Kapadia organized a Mushaira in bhopal Talkies. Along with many poets, Asad Bhopali also participated in this Mushaira and recited poetry. Fazli Brothers were very impressed with Asad Bhopali's performance. They called Asad Bhopali to Bombay.

As per the producers' request, Asad Bhopali wrote two songs for the film 'Duniya (1949)'. His first song, 'Rona Hai To Chupke Chupke', was sung by Mohammad Rafi, and 'Armaan Lute, dil Toot Gaya' was sung by Suraiya. The next year, he wrote some more songs for films. These songs were sung by lata mangeshkar and Shamshad Begum. Asad Bhopali got his biggest break in the film 'Afsana' (1951). He wrote five songs for this film.

Asad Bhopali worked with many music directors in his time. He wrote the famous song 'Woh Jab Yaad Aaye, Bahut Yaad Aaye' for Laxmikant Pyarelal's first released film 'Parasmani'. He worked with music director usha Khanna. She composed music for many of Bhopali's songs. From 1949 to 1990, Asad Bhopali wrote more than 400 songs in more than 100 films.

Asad Bhopali's name is counted along with lyricists like Majrooh Sultanpuri, Sahir Ludhianvi, and Jan Nisar Akhtar. He earned fame through the songs he wrote. Asad Bhopali received the 35th Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist in 1990. He was given this award for the song 'Deewana Ke Liye' from 'Maine Pyar Kiya' (1989). Asad Bhopali had two marriages. He had two sons (Taj and Tabish) from his first wife, Ayesha. Apart from this, he had six daughters. His son from his second wife was Ghalib Asad Bhopali. Ghalib became a film writer and lyricist. Ghalib wrote films like 'Bhindi Bazaar' and 'Mumbai Mirror'. Asad Bhopali's younger brother, Qamar Jamali, was also an urdu poet.

Asad Bhopali wrote songs for the film 'Rangbhoomi'. This film was released in 1992 after his death. A collection of his poems, 'Roshni, Dhoop, Chandni', was published by Bhopal's urdu Academy in 1995. Asad Bhopali died on 9 June 1990 in Bhopal.