Neeraj Aka Gopal Das Saxena Dies at 93: Beautiful Bollywood Songs of the Lyricist That Will Make You Nostalgic
Neeraj debuted in the Hindi film industry through movie Nayi Umr ki Nayi Fasal, which gave evergreen songs to the Bollywood fans.
Ace Bollywood lyricist and poet Neeraj passed away at 93 leaving a large void in the hearts of music lovers. Hindi cinema industry has got gems in the form of such personalities. Gopal Das Saxena aka Neeraj debuted in the Hindi film industry through movie Nayi Umr ki Nayi Fasal, which sadly tanked at the ticket windows. However, tracks like "Kaarwan guzar gaya", "Ghubaar dekhte rahe" gave fans a new person to look forward to.
Later, he went on to give some memorable songs like "Shokhiyon mein ghola jaaye phoolon ka shabab" and "Phoolon ke rang me" and more such tracks. He has amazing work carved through his career and we ought to remember them if forgotten in our busy schedules! Below are some of the most cherished songs of the composer that will definitely take you to the trip down the memory lane.
Phoolon Ke Rang Se:
Rangeela Re:
Shokhiyon Mein Ghola Jaaye Phoolon Ka Shabab:
Khilte Hai ye Gul Yahan:
Dil Aaj Shayar Hai:
The Padman Bhushan awardee passed away post he suffered a head injury after he fell down in Agra. "He was shifted here in critical condition. He had kidney failure, infection all over his body and head injury. He passed away around 7.30 pm,” Dr Rajesh Malhotra, chief of the AIIMS trauma centre, told PTI. Well, the singer has left his golden words amongst the Bollywood lovers which are never going to be forgotten. You will be missed Neeraj ji!
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