Prasoon Joshi Birthday Special: These Soulful Lyrics by the Songwriter Will Make You Croon His Songs All Day Long

Acclaimed songwriter Prasoon Joshi celebrates his 48th birthday today. The talent of penning down great words comes as a part of his profile, being a great lyricist. Born on 16 September 1971, he marks his 48th birthday today. After venturing into the field of advertising, he made some of the best and award-winning ad campaigns. He debuted as a lyricist in the year 2001 and today has made a mark with some of his best lines. He has won the Filmfare Best Lyricist Award in the year 2007 and 2008. On his birthday, we look at some of his best lyrics of Bollywood songs. Cannes 2019: CBFC Chief Prasoon Joshi Says India Needs Greater Creative Presence.

Today, unfortunately, we do not see that great of innovation when it comes to Bollywood song lyrics. In fact, most of the Hindi songs today infuse a lot of Punjabi words, a fast-paced music, not very meaningful lyrics, made for the sole purpose of entertainment. This is the time when we miss the good old Bollywood songs, which conveyed emotions through words. The songs that made you want to loop them only so you could listen to the lyrics again and experience the feels. Prasoon Joshi's songs fall in that category. We have compiled a few of his lyrics below which will instantly make you want to tune into his songs.

The song from Rang De Basanti tugged several hearts and Lata Mangeshkar's voice added the perfect melody to the beautiful longing song.

If you really depend on songs for some good motivation, then tune into Bhaag Milkha Bhaag's song "Zinda." We have read phrases of diamonds being carved out of rocks, and Joshi just puts it wonderfully in his words.

There are romantic songs being made today also, but this song has its own charm. Sung by Sonu Nigam, the lyrics will also make a song lover Fanaa on them.

Any lover would vouch for the pain caused by a distance in a relationship. But has it ever occurred to you, that sometimes you even need that distance too? This song from film Break Ke Baad, sung by Vishal Dadlani gets in the beat but also conveys a good message. So while the song is foot-tapping, if you carefully listen to the lyrics, you may start liking it more.

I can totally imagine you crooning this song to its tune already! A very hit number from Rang De Basanti, it totally gets the vibe of the youngster life. The song released more than a decade ago, but the lyrics make total sense and will appeal to each one even today.

This is one song which perfectly conveys the feeling of Maa Ki Mamta or a mother's love and care. It can get you in a pensive and teary-eyed mood, every time you listen to it. But this song has just so many feels!

Here's a Playlist of Some of His Best Songs:

These days most songs, be it romantic or the groovy numbers, they come with a shelf life. You tune in to them for a few days and then forget about them. But we are sure if you love good and meaningful songs, the above list at least contributes to some of it. We thank Prasoon Joshi for giving us these wonderful lines which convey our emotions. Happy Birthday, Prasoon Joshi! We hope to get more such gems from you.

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