talked about how it is a matter of concern that Sahir's Poetry is still as relevant as it was when he wrote it. He, including many other have always considered Sahir more of a poet than a lyricist, though he played both the roles beautifully. A feature film based on his life is rumored to be produced by Red Chillies and starring Shah Rukh Khan. There is a biography written by Samad K. P. A. in Malayalam, Sahir: Aksharangalude Abhijhaarakan. Awards and nominations See also Hindi film music Shakeel Badayuni Indian Poets References External links 1921 births 1980 deaths Indian lyricists Urdu-language poets from India Urdu-language poets from Pakistan Writers from Ludhiana 20th-century Indian Muslims Pakistani emigrants to India Filmfare Awards winners Recipients of the Padma Shri in literature & education Punjabi people People from Ludhiana 20th-century Indian poets Indian male poets Poets from Punjab, India 20th-century Indian male writers 20th-century pseudonymous writers