Rajendra Krishan

Rajendra Krishan Duggal (June 6, 1919 Lahore then moved to Shimla and finally Mumbai -1988), also credited as Rajinder Krishan/Kishan Duggal, was an Indian poet, lyricist and dialogue writer.cite web
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Biography

Rajendra Krishan was born in Jalapur Jattan,district Gujarat (in present day Pakistan). He moved to Shimla only in search of employment and because his eldest brother Madholal Duggal was already employed there.He was attracted toward poetry during his school days. After completing his education, he worked as a clerk in the municipal office till 1942. He used to participate in the poetry contests organized by newspapers.

In the mid-1940s, Krishan shifted to Mumbai to become a scriptwriter. His first film as a scriptwriter 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 [cite web
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accessdate=2007-04-28] . He worked with several other music directors including Madan Mohan, Hemant Kumar, Sajjid Hussain, Sachin Dev Burman, S Mohinder, Chitragupt, Salil Chowdhury, and Laxmikant-Pyarelal.

After his death, HMV brought out an LP containing 12 of his songs.

Filmography

Dialogue writer

# Khel Mohabbat Ka (1986)
# Ponga Pandit (1975)
# Bombay to Goa (1972)
# Maalik (1972)
# Shehzada (1972)
# Doli (1969)
# Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati (1969)
# Pyar Ka Sapna (1969)
# Sachaai (1969)
# Waris (1969)
# Gauri (1968)
# Padosan (1968)
# Sadhu Aur Shaitaan (1968)
# Pyar Kiye Jaa (1966)
# Khandaan (1965)
# Pooja Ke Phool (1964)
# Bluff Master (1963)
# Manmauji (1962)
# Prem Patra (1962)
# Chhaya (1961)
# Nazrana (1961)
# Bindya (1960)
# Maa Baap (1960)
# Nagin (1954)

Lyricist

# Reshma Aur Shera (1971)
# Tumse Achcha Kaun Hai (1969)
# Brahmachari (1968)
# Padosan (1968)
# Khandaan (1965)
# Sharabi (1964)
# Manmauji (1962)
# Adalat (1958)
# Aasha (1957)
# Bhai-Bhai (1956)
# Azaad (1955)
# Nagin (1954)
# Anarkali (1953)
# Aaram (1951)
# Albela (1951)

References

External links

* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0471424/ IMDB entry]