Rajendra Krishan (6 June 1919 – 23 September 1987) also credited as Rajinder Krishan, was an Indian poet, lyricist and screenwriter.
Rajendra Krishan was born in a Duggal family at Jalalpur Jattan on 6 June 1919, in Gujrat District (in present-day Pakistan). Even when he was studying in the eighth class he was attracted towards poetry. In his early work life he had a clerk's job in the municipal office in Simla, where he toiled up to 1942. During that period, he read eastern and western authors extensively and wrote poetry. He expresses his indebtedness to the Urdu poetry of Firaq Gorakhpuri and Ahsan Danish, as well as to the Hindi poems of Pant and Nirala.In those days the newspapers in the Delhi-Punjab brought out special supplements and held poetry contests to mark Krishna Janmashtami, in which he participated regularly.He was attracted towards poetry during his school days.
In the mid-1940s, Krishan shifted to Mumbai to become a screenwriter. His first screenplay was Janta (1947). His first film as a lyricist was Zanjeer (1947). He was first noted for the script and lyrics of the Motilal-Suraiya starrer Aaj Ki Rat (1948). After the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi, Krishan wrote a song Suno Suno Aye Duniyawalon, Bapu Ki Yeh Amar Kahani. The song was sung by Mohammed Rafi and composed by Husnlal Bhagatram, and was a great hit. He also tasted success as a lyricist with the films Badi Bahen (1949) and Lahore (1949).
Rajendra Krishan knew Tamil language and wrote 18 scripts for AVM Studios films. Rajendra Krishna is known for his association with the composer C. Ramchandra. He worked with several other music directors including Shankar-Jaikishan, Ravi, Rajesh Roshan, Madan Mohan, Hemant Kumar, Sajjad Hussain, Sachin Dev Burman, Rahul Dev Burman, S. Mohinder, Chitragupta, Salil Chowdhury, and Laxmikant-Pyarelal.
He died on 23 September in Mumbai. After his death, HMV brought out an LP containing 12 of his songs.
Trivia
Rajendra Krishan was considered the richest writer in Hindi cinema. The reason was that he had won a jackpot worth 4,600,000 rupees in horse racing. The sum was considered a huge amount during the late seventies.
Awards
Rajendra Krishan won Filmfare Award for best lyricist for the movie Khandan (1965) for the song "Tumhi mere mandir, tumhi meri pooja".
Filmography
Aag Ka Darya (1990) (lyrics)
Allah Rakha (1986) (lyrics)
Khel Mohabbat Ka (1986) (dialogue & story)
Dharm Adhikari (1986) (dialogue)
Ponga Pandit (1975) (dialogue)
Naya Din Nai Raat (1974) (dialogue)
Geeta Mera Naam (1974)
Jwar Bhata (1973) (dialogue & lyrics)
Banarasi Babu (1973) (lyrics)
Blackmail (1973) (lyrics)
Kahani Kismat Ki (1973) (lyrics)
Bombay to Goa (1972) (dialogue)
Maalik (1972) (dialogue)
Shehzada (1972) (dialogue)
Rakhwala (1971) (lyrics)
Man Mandir (1971) (dialogue, screenplay, & lyrics)
Reshma Aur Shera (1971) (lyrics)
Gopi (1970) (dialogue & lyrics)
Jawab (1970) (dialogue & lyrics)
Tumse Achchha Kaun Hain (1969) (lyrics)
Doli (1969) (dialogue)
Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati (1969) (dialogue)
Pyar Ka Sapna (1969) (dialogue & lyrics)
Sachaai (1969) (dialogue)
Waris (1969) (dialogue)
Brahmachari (1968) (lyrics)
Gauri (1968) (dialogue)
Padosan (1968) (dialogue, screenplay, & lyrics)
Sadhu Aur Shaitaan (1968) (dialogue)
Nai Roshni (1967) (dialogue & lyrics)
Pyar Kiye Jaa (1966) (dialogue)
Khandan (1965) (dialogue & lyrics)
Main Bhi Ladki Hoon (1964) (dialogue & lyrics)
Jahan Ara (1964) (lyrics)
Aao Pyaar Karen (1964) (lyrics)
Sharaabi (1964) (lyrics)
Pooja Ke Phool (1964) (dialogue)
Bharosa (1963) (dialogue & lyrics)
Ghar Basake Dekho (1963) (screenplay, dialogue, lyrics)
Yeh Raaste Hain Pyar Ke (1963) (lyrics)
Bluff Master (1963) (dialogue)
Man-Mauji (1962) (dialogue & lyrics)
Prem Patra (1962) (dialogue)
Rakhi (1962) (dialogue & lyrics)
Shaadi (1962) (dialogue & lyrics)
Chhaya (1961) (dialogue)
Nazrana (1961) (dialogue & lyrics)
Bindya (1960) (dialogue)
Love in Simla (1960) (lyrics)
Maa Baap (1960) (dialogue)
Patang (1960) (dialogue & lyrics)
Adalat (1958) (lyrics)
Barkha (1959) (dialogue)
Asha (1957) (lyrics)
Dekh Kabira Roya (1957) (lyrics)
Bhai-Bhai (1956) (dialogue & lyrics)
Taj (1956) (lyrics)
Pehli Jhalak (1955) (dialogue)
Azaad (1955) (lyrics)
Pehli Jhalak (1955) (lyrics)
Nagin (1954) (dialogue & lyrics)
Anarkali (1953) (lyrics)
Ladki (1953) (dialogue & lyrics)
Aaram (1951) (lyrics)
Albela (1951) (lyrics)
Badi Bahen (1949) (dialogue)
Amar Kahani (1949) (lyrics)
Aaj Ki Raat (1948) (script and lyrics)
Hindi film songs
Woh paas rahe ya dur-------------Badi Bahen
Sham dhale khidki tale-----------Albela
Mere piya gaye Rangoon-----------Patanga
Mera dil ye pukare aaja----------Nagin
Na bole re na bole re------------Azaad
Hum pyar me jalnewalon ko--------Jailor
Jahan daal daal par sone ki------Sikandar-E-Azam
Rang dil ki dhadkan bhi----------Patang
Aay dil mujhe bataa de-----------Bhai Bhai
Kadar jane na--------------------Bhai Bhai
Chal ud ja re panchhi------------Bhaabi
Bhooli hui yaadon----------------Sanjog
Yuhn hasraton ke daag------------Adaalat
Jana tha hum se dur--------------Adaalat
Unko ye shikaayat hai------------Adaalat
Zami se hume aasmaan par---------Adaalat
Chhup gaya koi re----------------Champakali
Hum se aaya na gaya--------------Dekh Kabira Roya
Meri veena tum bin---------------Dekh Kabira Roya
Berahem aasmaan------------------Bahaana
Maajhi meri kismat ke------------Hum Hindustani
Itna na mujhse tu pyar bada------Chhaya
Aansoo samajh ke kiyun-----------Chhaya
Maye apne aap se ghabda gaya-----Bindiya
Is bhari duniya me---------------Bharosa
Woh dil kahan se laaoon----------Bharosa
Dil todna kisi ka----------------Pooja Ke Phool
Meri aankhon se koi--------------Pooja Ke Phool
Kabhi na kabhi kahin na kahin----Sharaabi
Maye to tum sang nain mila ke----Man Mauji
Phir wohi sham wohi gham---------Jahan Ara
Maye teri nazar ka suroor hoon---Jahan Ara
Teri aankh ke aansoo pee jaoon---Jahan Ara
Is tarah toda mera dil-----------Shehnaai
Kya ajab saaz hai ye shehnaai----Shehnaai
Ye raaste hai pyar ke------------Ye Raaste Hai Pyar Ke
Tumhi mere mandir----------------Khandaan
Sapne hai sapne------------------Nai Roshni
Kahena hai kahena hai------------Padosan
Kabhi kabhi aaisa bhi to---------Waris
Jo unki tamanna------------------Inteqaam
Sukh ke sab saathi---------------Gopi
Pal pal dil ke paas--------------Black Mail
Naina mere rang bhare sapne------Black Mail
Jadugar tere naina---------------Man Mandir
Chanda chhode chandni------------Khel Kismat Ka
Mushkil hai jeena----------------Sahib Bahadur
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