Akhlaq Khan - A Lifestory
Words Flowed, Emotions Soared; A Lyricist'S Heart Forevermore
A person known for great poetry is seen as a very important person in Urdu writing. His work as a teacher, poet, and song writer has had a big impact, especially in Bollywood. He was known by the name 'Shahryar' and touched many people with his heartfelt words, making him a popular name in Indian movies. His work in movies started in the late 1970s, and soon, his words were in films. He wrote memorable songs for movies like "Umrao Jaan" (1981), a film that won him the Filmfare Award for Best Song Writer. This was a very important moment in his career, making him known as a great song writer. Besides movies, Shahryar was also a respected teacher. He spent much of his life teaching at Aligarh Muslim University, helping many students. His coworkers remember him as a kind and smart person, always ready to share his knowledge and love for writing. He won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1987 for his collection of poems, "Khwab Ke Dar Band Hai", which further showed his importance as a writer. His words still touch poetry lovers and music fans, reminding us of his big impact on Urdu writing and Indian movies.
