As a Lyricist, Poet and Singer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nAt the end of 1956, the big breakthrough finally shone. He was offered to write songs for the movie, ‘Bhala Aadmi.\u2019 He penned four songs, and this is how his first song, \u2018Dharti Ke Laal Na Kar Itna Malaal\u2019 was recorded and released in Bollywood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The movie, \u2018Mome Ki Gudiya,\u2019 presented the unstoppable duo, Anand Bakshi and music director Laxmikant Pyarelal. The movie proved an astounding success for Anand. Along Laxmikant Pyarelal, he released some of the most iconic music ever! Throughout his career, Anand Bakshi kept proving his versatility and skills as a lyricist. The song \u2018Dum Maaro Dum,\u2019 from the movie \u2018Hare Ram Hare Krishna.\u2019 is a classic proof of that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The journey was even brighter for him as he finally got the opportunity to sing songs as well. His first duet, \u2018Baaghon Mein Bahaar Aayee,\u2019 with Lata Mangeshkar, was loved by fans all across. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Anand Bakshi worked in almost 300 films with Laxmikant Pyarelal, and other than had around 150 films, he worked with other directors and producers. He has tons of music awards nominations to his name. He won 4 Filmfare Awards for the best lyricist\u2014Aadmi Musafir Hai\u2019 for Apnapan in the year 1977, \u2018’Tere Mere Beech\u2019 for Ek Duuje Ke Liye in 1981, \u2018’Tujhe Dekha\u2019 for Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge in the year 1995, \u2018’Ishq Bina\u2019 for Taal in 1999.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Anand Bakshi breathed his last breaths in 2002. He was a smoker throughout his life which had a negative effect on his body and organs. He succumbed to multiple organ failures, and later passed away.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n