He has helped you survive heartbreak (Mera Kuch Saamaan) and celebrate love (Aaj Kal Paon Zameen Par).
He has seen you through your existential moments (Tujhse Naaraaz Nahin) and your most joyous ones (Jai Ho). Or even when you just wanted to go with the flow (Chhaiyya Chhaiiya)
There is a Gulzar song for every mood, and every occasion. And never mind that the natural baggage which comes with film songs (the music, picturisation, the song situation, the actors) has ensured that the songs mean different things to different people.
As one of India's best-known poets and lyricists celebrates his 75th birthday, we look at five eternal favourites.
Text: Sarita Ravindranath
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