Quick Info
| Profession | Poet, Lyricist, Film Director |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 18/08/1934 |
| Age | 91 years |
| Birthplace | Dina, Punjab, British India (Now in Pakistan) |
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Sampooran Singh Kalra |
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| Pen Name | Gulzar Deenvi |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm (5’ 6”) |
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| Weight | 65 kg (143 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | White |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Studied at St. Stephen’s College, Delhi |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
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| Religion | Sikhism |
| Hometown | Mumbai, India |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Separated | ||||
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Meena Kumari | ||||
| Wife/Spouse | Rakhee | ||||
| Marriage Date | 15/05/1973 | ||||
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Family
| Father | Makhan Singh Kalra | ||||
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| Mother | Sujan Kaur | ||||
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Career
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Favourites
| Favourite Writer | Rabindra Nath Tagore |
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| Favourite Book | The Gardener by Rabindra Nath Tagore |
| Favourite Actress | Rakhee |
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| Favourite Filmmaker | Bimal Roy |
| Favourite Music Director(s) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was born in British India to a Sikh family. | |
| 2. Started with odd jobs in Bombay before transitioning to writing. | |
| 3. Initially faced disapproval from his father for choosing writing. | |
| 4. Collaborated closely with renowned music directors. | |
| 5. Ventured into directing movies and TV series. | |
| 6. Authored dialogues for multiple films. | |
| 7. Penned poems in Urdu, Punjabi, and Hindi languages. | |
| 8. Worked as a mechanic and car painter in Mumbai before entering films. | |
| 9. Moved to Delhi after Partition, where it deeply influenced his poetry. |