Shakeel Badayuni, born on 3 August 1916, in Badaun, Uttar Pradesh, was a renowned Indian Urdu poet and lyricist, celebrated for his romantic and soulful contributions to Hindi cinema, particularly during its "Golden Era".
Early life and education
· Received
early education at home in various languages: Arabic, Urdu, Persian, and Hindi.
· Influenced
by a distant relative, Zia-ul-Qadiri Badayuni, a religious shayar.
· Attended Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), where he actively participated in and won numerous inter-college mushairas (poetry symposiums).
Career
· Began his
career working as a supply officer in Delhi after graduating from AMU.
· Moved to
Bombay (now Mumbai) in 1944 to pursue a career as a lyricist.
· Achieved
instant success with his first film, "Dard" (1947), in collaboration
with music director Naushad.
· Formed a
legendary partnership with Naushad, crafting lyrics for iconic films like
"Baiju Bawra" (1952), "Mother India" (1957), and
"Mughal-e-Azam" (1960).
· Also
collaborated with other prominent music directors such as Ravi and Hemant
Kumar.
· Penned
numerous successful songs, including "Chaudvin Ka Chand Ho"
(Chaudhvin Ka Chand), "Husnwale Tera Jawab Nahin" (Gharana), and
"Kahin Deep Jale Kahin Dil" (Bees Saal Baad).
· Wrote poetry outside of films as well, with his ghazals being immortalized by singers like Begum Akhtar and Talat Mehmood.
Legacy and recognition
· Known as a
master of romantic poetry, his lyrics resonated with masses for decades.
· Achieved a
hat-trick of Filmfare Awards for Best Lyricist in consecutive years
(1961-1963).
· Honoured
with a postage stamp by India Post in 2013.
· Died on 20
April 1970, at the age of 53, succumbing to diabetes complications.
· A trust called "Yaad-e-Shakeel" was formed by his friends to support his bereaved family.
Shakeel Badayuni's impactful words continue to resonate with listeners
even today.
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