‘Baarish hotee hai toh paani ko bhi lag jate hain paaon’. Gulzar’s experiments with poetry give rise to many delightful images, of which this is a favourite for the way it renders the rains a living, ...

As the world celebrates the 89th birthday of the legendary poet and lyricist Gulzar, it is only fitting to delve into the profound influence he has had on our emotions through his enchanting verses.

At 90, the master poet-lyricist Gulzar’s legacy is etched in history. I first listened to Gulzar’s poetry in an audio cassette over 30 years ago. The album Fursat Ke Raat Din is a compilation of his ...