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Nagme, Kisse, Baatein, Yaadein: The Life & Lyrics of Anand Bakshi
An intimate peek into the life of the soldier-turned-lyricist Anand Bakshi, from his formative years in undivided Punjab to eventually moving to Bombay and landing his first film Bhala Aadmi in 1958. Along the way, he lost his mother, his place of birth, and his home and wealth, but his zeal to stand up and walk after every stumble and his desire to become a film artist never abated. He eventually rose to become one of the most revered and sought-after lyricists in Hindi cinema, writing nearly 3300 songs in about 630 films over the next five decades. Written by his son, this is an inspiring story of faith, dreams, success and, above all, human values.
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Published April 26, 2021
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August 15, 2025
আনন্দ বকশীর নাম জানি সে তো বহুকাল। তবে বলিউড সিনেমার লিরিসিস্ট সম্পর্কে খুব বেশি ঘাঁটার চিন্তা কখনো হয় নাই। আগ্রহ জাগতে শুরু করছিল এক সময় গুলজারের কারণে। তবে তারে নিয়েও বেশি ঘাঁটি নাই। এর মধ্যে গত দুই বছর সিনেমার মানুষদের বইপত্র পড়তেছি। আত্মজীবনী পছন্দ আর সিনেমার মানুষদের আত্মজীবনী থেকে ভেতরের অনেক কথা জানা যায়। তবে আনন্দ বকশীকে নিয়ে এই বইটা তার জীবনী, লিখেছেন তার ছেলে রাকেশ আনন্দ বকশী।
'নাগমে... কিসসে... বাতে... ইয়াদে...' অর্থাৎ, 'গান... গল্প... কথা... স্মৃতি...' নামের মতোই বইটা। প্রতি অধ্যায় আনন্দ বকশীর কোনো না কোনো গানের সরাসরি নাম বা তার সঙ্গে মিল রেখে শুরু করে। মোটামুটি সময়ক্রম অনুসরন করেই বাবার জীবন কথা লিখেছেন রাকেশ। শুরু করেছেন রাওয়ালপিণ্ডি থেকে, সেখানেই জন্ম আনন্দর। এরপর ভারত ভাগ এবং তারা রিফিউজি হয়ে যান। তবে পুলিশ অফিসার ছিলেন আনন্দর দাদা। তাই খুব একটা সমস্যা হয়নি।
পরিবারের চাপে আনন্দ যুক্ত হয়েছিলেন আর্মিতে। কিন্তু ছোট বয়স থেকেই তার গান লেখার ঝোঁক ছিল। আর্মি থেকে দুইবার বেরিয়ে যান তিনি। প্রথমবার বোম্বেতে তার ঠাই হয়নি কিন্তু দ্বিতীয় বার তিনি মাটি কামড়ে পড়ে ছিলেন। প্রায় ছয় বছর চেষ্টার পর সফল হন তিনি। এরপর প্রায় ৫০ বছর কোনো থামাথামি নেই। ৬০০-র বেশি সিনেমায় সাড়ে তিন হাজারের মতো গান লিখেছেন।
বইটা বাতিঘর থেকে নেওয়া। অন্তত তিনবার হাতে নিয়ে রেখে দিয়ে শেষে কিনছিলাম। সন্দেহ ছিল কেমন হবে না হবে। কিন্তু পড়তে গিয়ে খুবই ভালো লাগল। এর একটা কারণ বইটা লেখার ধরণ। রাকেশ কেবল ধারাভাষ্যের মতো করে বাবার জীবনী বলে জাননি। তিনি প্রতিটি ঘটনা, পরিস্থিতির সঙ্গে আনন্দ বকশীর লেখাকে মিলিয়েছেন। জীবনী বলতে বলতে একটা গল্প বলেছেন। গল্পের মাঝখানে বাবার সঙ্গে তার স্মৃতি, তার বাবার স্মৃতি অন্য কারো সঙ্গে, তুলে দিয়েছেন। এই বইয়ের অনেকটাই আসলে আনন্দ বকশীর নিজের লেখা কেননা রাকেশ তার বাবার ডায়রি থেকে কোট করেছেন। কিন্তু কোনো কোটই হুট করে আসেনি। বিষয়ের সঙ্গে মিলিয়ে তিনি বাবার বয়ান এনেছেন। সেই কারণেই বলা যায় জীবনী লেখার ক্ষেত্রে বইটা 'ওয়েল রিটেন'।
আনন্দ বকশীর একটা গল্প দিয়ে শেষ করি। পিণ্ডি থেকে আসার পর তাদের পরিবারের সবাইকে জড়ো করে জিজ্ঞেস করা হয়েছিল, কে কী সঙ্গে করে এনেছে। রাকেশ বলেছিলেন তিনি কেবল তার মায়ের ছবি এনেছেন। সে কারণে বড়রা তাকে বকেছিলেন। উত্তরে রাকেশ বলেছিলেন, 'স্থাবর অস্থাবর যা হারিয়ে এসেছি তা হয়ত আবার নতুন করে তৈরি করা যাবে। কিন্তু আমার মায়ের ছবি তো আর কোথাও পাওয়া যাবে না।'
'নাগমে... কিসসে... বাতে... ইয়াদে...' অর্থাৎ, 'গান... গল্প... কথা... স্মৃতি...' নামের মতোই বইটা। প্রতি অধ্যায় আনন্দ বকশীর কোনো না কোনো গানের সরাসরি নাম বা তার সঙ্গে মিল রেখে শুরু করে। মোটামুটি সময়ক্রম অনুসরন করেই বাবার জীবন কথা লিখেছেন রাকেশ। শুরু করেছেন রাওয়ালপিণ্ডি থেকে, সেখানেই জন্ম আনন্দর। এরপর ভারত ভাগ এবং তারা রিফিউজি হয়ে যান। তবে পুলিশ অফিসার ছিলেন আনন্দর দাদা। তাই খুব একটা সমস্যা হয়নি।
পরিবারের চাপে আনন্দ যুক্ত হয়েছিলেন আর্মিতে। কিন্তু ছোট বয়স থেকেই তার গান লেখার ঝোঁক ছিল। আর্মি থেকে দুইবার বেরিয়ে যান তিনি। প্রথমবার বোম্বেতে তার ঠাই হয়নি কিন্তু দ্বিতীয় বার তিনি মাটি কামড়ে পড়ে ছিলেন। প্রায় ছয় বছর চেষ্টার পর সফল হন তিনি। এরপর প্রায় ৫০ বছর কোনো থামাথামি নেই। ৬০০-র বেশি সিনেমায় সাড়ে তিন হাজারের মতো গান লিখেছেন।
বইটা বাতিঘর থেকে নেওয়া। অন্তত তিনবার হাতে নিয়ে রেখে দিয়ে শেষে কিনছিলাম। সন্দেহ ছিল কেমন হবে না হবে। কিন্তু পড়তে গিয়ে খুবই ভালো লাগল। এর একটা কারণ বইটা লেখার ধরণ। রাকেশ কেবল ধারাভাষ্যের মতো করে বাবার জীবনী বলে জাননি। তিনি প্রতিটি ঘটনা, পরিস্থিতির সঙ্গে আনন্দ বকশীর লেখাকে মিলিয়েছেন। জীবনী বলতে বলতে একটা গল্প বলেছেন। গল্পের মাঝখানে বাবার সঙ্গে তার স্মৃতি, তার বাবার স্মৃতি অন্য কারো সঙ্গে, তুলে দিয়েছেন। এই বইয়ের অনেকটাই আসলে আনন্দ বকশীর নিজের লেখা কেননা রাকেশ তার বাবার ডায়রি থেকে কোট করেছেন। কিন্তু কোনো কোটই হুট করে আসেনি। বিষয়ের সঙ্গে মিলিয়ে তিনি বাবার বয়ান এনেছেন। সেই কারণেই বলা যায় জীবনী লেখার ক্ষেত্রে বইটা 'ওয়েল রিটেন'।
আনন্দ বকশীর একটা গল্প দিয়ে শেষ করি। পিণ্ডি থেকে আসার পর তাদের পরিবারের সবাইকে জড়ো করে জিজ্ঞেস করা হয়েছিল, কে কী সঙ্গে করে এনেছে। রাকেশ বলেছিলেন তিনি কেবল তার মায়ের ছবি এনেছেন। সে কারণে বড়রা তাকে বকেছিলেন। উত্তরে রাকেশ বলেছিলেন, 'স্থাবর অস্থাবর যা হারিয়ে এসেছি তা হয়ত আবার নতুন করে তৈরি করা যাবে। কিন্তু আমার মায়ের ছবি তো আর কোথাও পাওয়া যাবে না।'
May 1, 2025
4/5
I enjoy every book/article/essay on Hindi Films and the people behind it. And I wouldn't enjoy reading a book that is only about the person as a family - like "Mohammed Rafi: My Abba : a Memoir by Yasmin Khalid Rafi" - a book that does not discuss his songs at all - a part that we all know him for (and Rafiji is one of my favourite male singer).
But this book on Anand Bakshi is different. Not only it discusses his initial life starting from his days in Rawalpindi, to partition, its aftermath, the struggles, still keeping the flame of poetry alive in the man... His journey after coming to India, joining the army.... An interesting reading. The book narrates some anecdotes about how some of his songs came about, how AB never considered himself a "shair" but only a geetakar - lyricist, a song-writer... His discipline that earned him the respect from many stalwarts of the time... His contribution to the some of the tunes of the songs too... Tributes from Subhash Ghai, Lata Mangeshkar....to Manoj Muntashir, A R Rahman... He worked across generations... Simplicity of words in his songs what made them popular....
I loved reading the book....
I enjoy every book/article/essay on Hindi Films and the people behind it. And I wouldn't enjoy reading a book that is only about the person as a family - like "Mohammed Rafi: My Abba : a Memoir by Yasmin Khalid Rafi" - a book that does not discuss his songs at all - a part that we all know him for (and Rafiji is one of my favourite male singer).
But this book on Anand Bakshi is different. Not only it discusses his initial life starting from his days in Rawalpindi, to partition, its aftermath, the struggles, still keeping the flame of poetry alive in the man... His journey after coming to India, joining the army.... An interesting reading. The book narrates some anecdotes about how some of his songs came about, how AB never considered himself a "shair" but only a geetakar - lyricist, a song-writer... His discipline that earned him the respect from many stalwarts of the time... His contribution to the some of the tunes of the songs too... Tributes from Subhash Ghai, Lata Mangeshkar....to Manoj Muntashir, A R Rahman... He worked across generations... Simplicity of words in his songs what made them popular....
I loved reading the book....
April 23, 2021
The title of the book itself is catchy, immediately one of my favourite songs, title of movie Yaadein starts playing in my mind. As i started reading I could imagine it happening like a movie.
Some of the life lessons shared here are just so relatable and applicable to our own lives just like his lyrics. Some of the lines like “The only person that has given me the most trouble is myself” and “Mai barf nahi hoon jo pighal jaaonga” show the complexities of the human mind and how he perceived life.
The two lines that are very motivating are: “Your dream is a chance. If you take it, its risky. If you do not take it, it’s dangerous.” And “What a man needs to survive is good work rather than just a name”.
Truly inspiring. The more I read it, the more i learn.
Some of the life lessons shared here are just so relatable and applicable to our own lives just like his lyrics. Some of the lines like “The only person that has given me the most trouble is myself” and “Mai barf nahi hoon jo pighal jaaonga” show the complexities of the human mind and how he perceived life.
The two lines that are very motivating are: “Your dream is a chance. If you take it, its risky. If you do not take it, it’s dangerous.” And “What a man needs to survive is good work rather than just a name”.
Truly inspiring. The more I read it, the more i learn.
May 21, 2024
Just finished the book- very well written with detailed information of Anand Bakshisaab , with fantastic lyrics such as “Saawan ka mahina pawan kare sor and also my favorite Dum maro dum.
As as the author Rakesh Anand Bakshi - detailed accounts of trials and tribulations of his father.
As as the author Rakesh Anand Bakshi - detailed accounts of trials and tribulations of his father.
May 18, 2021
Just One word BRILLIANT!!!!!
I'm a singer, If I implement the teachings and lessons Anand Bakhshi Sahab got from his experiences I'll be a better person both personally and professionally.
When going to press the order button don't think of the returns in the monetary terms " Mujhe kya milega?" ( What will I get or how would it benefit me ? ) An obvious thought comes to mind ... But if you get to read this biography book you are going to invest in the terms you will feel connected to your soul.
We all are born equally talented in one regard or the other but only few get that " Insight" to realise the " Purpose" they are born for. This book will take you on the journey beyond your purpose to understand one's life better ....
The voyage of how to get courage and never loosing it to what may the circumstances be. " Main Tadbeer ka Mureed hoon" I believe in me, I can and I'll change my destiny, I've that in me " these are lines Bakhshi Sahab not only believed in but also he showed the world how to believe in something that is invisible for now and make it visible in real.
I've a dream, I believe in it - I see it happening and with the blessings of his Bansi wale ( lord shri Krishna) I'll work hard and fulfill it. Because it's him only who filled music in every bit of me, there must be some purpose for it. Bakshi Sahab believed in himself first then he believed in the god.
In his testing times Bakhshi sahab prayed and wrote beautiful bhajans to his Bansi wale but only after giving 100% to his "KARMA" .
He followed everything that was told to Arjun by his Krishna, the Bansi wale.
Anand Bakshi is the perfect example of how a person can make a balance between being practical and spiritual at the same time 🙏
He is the brightest star 🌟 I'm fortunate to receive light from him through this beautiful and inspirational book.
Anyone who buys the book is bound to receive the star's divine and healing light. Rakesh Anand Bakshi ji, the author gave 19 years of his life to collect the light his father, the legendary Lyricist Anand Bakshi Sahab✍️ spreaded now it's upto the reader how much he/she can embrace.
Happy Reading! Happy Embracing!
I'm a singer, If I implement the teachings and lessons Anand Bakhshi Sahab got from his experiences I'll be a better person both personally and professionally.
When going to press the order button don't think of the returns in the monetary terms " Mujhe kya milega?" ( What will I get or how would it benefit me ? ) An obvious thought comes to mind ... But if you get to read this biography book you are going to invest in the terms you will feel connected to your soul.
We all are born equally talented in one regard or the other but only few get that " Insight" to realise the " Purpose" they are born for. This book will take you on the journey beyond your purpose to understand one's life better ....
The voyage of how to get courage and never loosing it to what may the circumstances be. " Main Tadbeer ka Mureed hoon" I believe in me, I can and I'll change my destiny, I've that in me " these are lines Bakhshi Sahab not only believed in but also he showed the world how to believe in something that is invisible for now and make it visible in real.
I've a dream, I believe in it - I see it happening and with the blessings of his Bansi wale ( lord shri Krishna) I'll work hard and fulfill it. Because it's him only who filled music in every bit of me, there must be some purpose for it. Bakshi Sahab believed in himself first then he believed in the god.
In his testing times Bakhshi sahab prayed and wrote beautiful bhajans to his Bansi wale but only after giving 100% to his "KARMA" .
He followed everything that was told to Arjun by his Krishna, the Bansi wale.
Anand Bakshi is the perfect example of how a person can make a balance between being practical and spiritual at the same time 🙏
He is the brightest star 🌟 I'm fortunate to receive light from him through this beautiful and inspirational book.
Anyone who buys the book is bound to receive the star's divine and healing light. Rakesh Anand Bakshi ji, the author gave 19 years of his life to collect the light his father, the legendary Lyricist Anand Bakshi Sahab✍️ spreaded now it's upto the reader how much he/she can embrace.
Happy Reading! Happy Embracing!
December 31, 2022
"Tadbeer se bigadi hui taqdeer bana le, apne pe bharosa hai to yah daav laga le". I felt these two lines are apt for the story.
The story is a 10/10. Though the narration in the audible audio is not quite good. Could have done better. Some statements lose their charm only because they were not read in the required tone and flow.
Meanwhile the story, it's a touching and inspiring journey. The very much filmy story of a film's person. Despite all the fame, the man remained so grounded and real is a feat in itself. His character is a message. Going through this book I realised that nearly all of my favourite songs were written by him that are spread across 5 decades and the beauty of songs actually lied in their simplicity. It was fun to get to know the stories behind a few of them.
Bakhshi Ji's story is a story of perseverance, full of a lot of inspiration. It can lift your spirit in the low days. Yes, right opportunity at right times is the key but opportunities come to those who are ready for them, not the ones who give up to the test of time. He did get the life changing opportunities but only when he kept knocking the door of opportunity failing multiple times. His story also captures the selfless support of his mentor and a friend. These things just make it all a fairy tale to listen to.
Surely the best book to end the year with.
The story is a 10/10. Though the narration in the audible audio is not quite good. Could have done better. Some statements lose their charm only because they were not read in the required tone and flow.
Meanwhile the story, it's a touching and inspiring journey. The very much filmy story of a film's person. Despite all the fame, the man remained so grounded and real is a feat in itself. His character is a message. Going through this book I realised that nearly all of my favourite songs were written by him that are spread across 5 decades and the beauty of songs actually lied in their simplicity. It was fun to get to know the stories behind a few of them.
Bakhshi Ji's story is a story of perseverance, full of a lot of inspiration. It can lift your spirit in the low days. Yes, right opportunity at right times is the key but opportunities come to those who are ready for them, not the ones who give up to the test of time. He did get the life changing opportunities but only when he kept knocking the door of opportunity failing multiple times. His story also captures the selfless support of his mentor and a friend. These things just make it all a fairy tale to listen to.
Surely the best book to end the year with.
May 2, 2021
My introduction to Bakshiji's songs was done by my late father who sang his songs while we went on drives, when he was with his friends, or humming alone.
As I read of his struggles, his highs and lows narrated beautifully with a backdrop of the songs he wrote; these songs became the backdrop of my memories of my father as well.
The author kept the integrity of the story, narrating the professional and personal successes and at the same time exploring his fears, guilt and insecurities.
This connection with the story would not be possible had the author not narrated every mood, every setting with the honesty it deserved. Whether it was the dread of a child leaving home to pursue his passion, guilt of a new father leaving family behind or the simplicity of his love of poetry which ignored literary expectations. What one finds even more inspiring is his work ethic and handling of the success that eventually came to him in droves; which is aspirational.
The book will surprise you with its simplicity, engross you with its narrative, inspire you to pursue your dreams and gently nudge you to think about life, your relationships and your goals in life. Highly recommend!
As I read of his struggles, his highs and lows narrated beautifully with a backdrop of the songs he wrote; these songs became the backdrop of my memories of my father as well.
The author kept the integrity of the story, narrating the professional and personal successes and at the same time exploring his fears, guilt and insecurities.
This connection with the story would not be possible had the author not narrated every mood, every setting with the honesty it deserved. Whether it was the dread of a child leaving home to pursue his passion, guilt of a new father leaving family behind or the simplicity of his love of poetry which ignored literary expectations. What one finds even more inspiring is his work ethic and handling of the success that eventually came to him in droves; which is aspirational.
The book will surprise you with its simplicity, engross you with its narrative, inspire you to pursue your dreams and gently nudge you to think about life, your relationships and your goals in life. Highly recommend!
May 1, 2021
First of all I must congratulate and thanks Mr. Rakesh Bakshi for sharing the life and thoughts of soldier turned lyricist the great Mr. Anand Bakshi with his fans.
The book presents a portrait of the man who created one of the best lyrics of his times and his times continued for 40 years (ie. from 1962-2002).
The journey of Mr Bakshi is an amazing story of a man who came to bambai with his dreams and blessings of Bhagwaan Bansi waale and his parents.
Interested anecdotes (there are many to read again and again ..he walking 19 kms ,his kurta pocket being cut ,instances when his his fears, emotions, insecurities get better of him )quoted are very inspiring and the way it was written will take you in those times be it in pindi ,karachi , delhi,lucknow, jubbalpore or bambai. Thanks Mr. Rakesh for this beautiful book which will be a treasure for all his fans. And I must say you have made many fans too by sharing this book to us. One request if we can see a biopic on his life in coming years.....!!!!
The book presents a portrait of the man who created one of the best lyrics of his times and his times continued for 40 years (ie. from 1962-2002).
The journey of Mr Bakshi is an amazing story of a man who came to bambai with his dreams and blessings of Bhagwaan Bansi waale and his parents.
Interested anecdotes (there are many to read again and again ..he walking 19 kms ,his kurta pocket being cut ,instances when his his fears, emotions, insecurities get better of him )quoted are very inspiring and the way it was written will take you in those times be it in pindi ,karachi , delhi,lucknow, jubbalpore or bambai. Thanks Mr. Rakesh for this beautiful book which will be a treasure for all his fans. And I must say you have made many fans too by sharing this book to us. One request if we can see a biopic on his life in coming years.....!!!!
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June 9, 2021राकेश आनंद बक्शी साहब ने अपने पिता गीतों के जादूगर आनंद बख़्शी साहब के जीवन और गीतों पर शानदार मानीखेज पठनीय किताब " नगमे, किस्से बातें यादें " के रूप में गीत संगीत प्रेमियों को एक अनमोल उपहार एक नायाब तोहफा दिया है l राकेश जी की यह पुस्तक बख़्शी साहब के मधुर लोकप्रिय गीतों की तरह पाठकों को लुभाती है. बक्शी साहब के जीवन से जुड़े दिलचस्प किस्सों को जादुई अंदाज़ में पेश करती है. बक्शी साहब से जुड़े अनेक दुर्लभ फोटोग्राफ , जाने माने फिल्मकारों गीतकारों गायकों जैसे लता जी धर्मेन्द्र जी गुलज़ार साहब रहमान साहब सुभाष घई समीर जी इरशाद कामिल मनोज मुंतशिर जैसी शख्सियतों के बख़्शी साहब के बारे में ख्यालात पुस्तक को चार चांद लगाते हैं. बक्शी साहब के जीवन और गीत यात्रा की दिलचस्प गाथा पुस्तक की गरिमा को बढ़ाती है. बक्शी साहब के चाहने वालों के लिए राकेश आनंद बक्शी द्वारा लिखित और पेंगुइन द्वारा प्रकाशित पुस्तक के लिए लेखक और प्रकाशक को बहुत बहुत मुबारक बाद. यह किताब गीत संगीत की दुनिया में मील का पत्थर साबित होगी. बख़्शी साहब के संघर्ष कामयाबी और लोकप्रियता की मार्मिक और सच्ची दास्तान का अप्रतिम दस्तावेज़ है यह किताब. कुल मिलाकर यह पुस्तक काबिले तारीफ और मुबारक बाद की हकदार है.
April 11, 2025
What a lovely biography reviving the life and works of Anand Bakshi, an extremely prominent light in the vast expanse of art that is Indian cinema.
Anand Bakshi wrote some celebrated songs, sung to this day by the young and the old. This biography is about the man, his principles, early experiences that shaped his writing journey and his songs. It is peppered with short paragraphs where his colleagues and admirers share their impression of his life and art. It is also, rightfully, peppered with short narrations of his lyrics.
Lovers of Urdu poetry and Hindi cinema will love this book. People who know nothing about these will discover the magic of songwriting. Something in it for everyone.
Anand Bakshi wrote some celebrated songs, sung to this day by the young and the old. This biography is about the man, his principles, early experiences that shaped his writing journey and his songs. It is peppered with short paragraphs where his colleagues and admirers share their impression of his life and art. It is also, rightfully, peppered with short narrations of his lyrics.
Lovers of Urdu poetry and Hindi cinema will love this book. People who know nothing about these will discover the magic of songwriting. Something in it for everyone.
October 21, 2023
A beautiful memoir of the stellar lyricist and poet Anand Bakshi, written by his son. The text is interspersed with lyrics from his songs, many of which I caught myself humming while reading the book. While the book includes a lot of quotes from Anand Bakshi himself, there are also tributes and anecdotes shared by contemporaries and colleagues, which I particularly loved. I would have loved to see a bit more about the role of his family, especially his wife, through the ups and downs of his life.
February 13, 2022
If you like old Hindi film songs, then Anand Bakshi is the name which will remain in your memory ever. This is Bakshi Saheb’s biography written by his son giving us insight into his life, his childhood, migrating as a refugee after partition, his struggle in Hindi cinema and his success. It is very interesting to read about genesis of some of his most popular songs and his relationship with leading film makers.
April 24, 2021
Trust the author in his inimitable style, to take you down the path through the eyes of 13 years old Nand in his Pind, his trials and tribulations, it's an interesting read for the millions of fans, and then looking into the mind of the master genius his naseehatein to the impressionable mind of the author as a youngster.
It would be even more fitting tribute to put it down on celluloid.
It would be even more fitting tribute to put it down on celluloid.
June 8, 2021
Truly remarkable journey of a legendary lyricist and poet. The book is inspiring and heartfelt.
The book truly brings out nostalgia of an era that was full of rich music and poetry.
Kudos to the author Rakesh Bakshi for bringing out his father’s stories in the most beautiful way.
The book truly brings out nostalgia of an era that was full of rich music and poetry.
Kudos to the author Rakesh Bakshi for bringing out his father’s stories in the most beautiful way.
July 10, 2025
A love story from a son to his father, who was not no ordinary man. The man Anand Bakshi is synonymous to melody and amazing poetry. Her ewe come to know this man, his background, his life, his childhood and his rise to success.
December 20, 2021
This book could be appreciated somewhat by those who love hindi movies of rhe 70s-80s. But if you don’t care much, this is not a well written book.
December 19, 2021
3.5 to be precise. One-time read.
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