Quick Info
| Profession | Poet, Lyricist, Film Director |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 18/08/1934 |
| Age | 92 years |
| Birthplace | Dina, Punjab, British India (Now in Pakistan) |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Gulzar
21/09/2026
A September 2026 feature described Gulzar as still actively writing about love at age 92. The piece highlighted his continued cultural relevance and ongoing literary work.
05/04/2026
Gulzar won the Best Lyrics award at the 2026 Chetak Screen Awards for Ul Julool Ishq from Gustaakh Ishq. The recognition added another major honor to his long career as a celebrated poet and lyricist.
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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
| Religion | Sikhism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Separated |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Meena Kumari |
| Wife/Spouse | Rakhee |
| Marriage Date | 15/05/1973 |
| Children | Meghna Gulzar (Bosky) |
Family
| Father | Makhan Singh Kalra |
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| Mother | Sujan Kaur |
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 |
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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. |
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