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Neglected Poems is a collection of imaginative and creative poetry, written by India’s most acclaimed writer, Gulzar. Summary Of The Book Neglected Poems is a selection of 60 handpicked poems, which will take readers through the intricately woven fibers of society. Gulzar’s present collection was chosen after the resounding success of Selected Poems. In Neglected Poems, the author explores various themes and topics of interest such as nature, human psychology, relationships, and even city life. These poems reflect Gulzar’s creativity and imagination, not to mention the talent behind his poetic pen. The author’s compelling writing style makes readers introspect. Neglected Poems provides a peek into Gulzar’s mental abilities, filled with emotions and feelings, taking form in words and verse. His poems effortlessly glide from one subject to the next, tackling the sweetness and sourness of relationships, philosophical ponderings, and even separation. Some poems are lengthy, while the others are crisp and short, but by no means lacking imagery or poetic artistry. With the turning of every page, readers are transported into a new emotional dimension, or location. This collection of 60 poems has been translated from Urdu into English, by Pavan K. Varma. During the translation, Varma has maintained the integrity of Gulzar’s trademark verses. The translation does not remove the original beauty of the Urdu verses. About Gulzar Sampooran Kalra, also known as Gulzar, is an acclaimed Indian lyricist, poet, and director. Some of his titles are Magical Wishes: The Adventures Of Goopy & Bagha, Raat Pashmine Ki, Meelo Se Din, Autumn Moon, and Kuchh Aur Nazmein. Gulzar began his career as a lyricist, under directors Hrishikesh Mukherjee and Bimal Roy. He has many award winning associations with famous music directors such as A. R. Rahman, Madan Mohan, and Vishal Bhardwaj. Gulzar made his directorial debut with Mere Apne in 1971, followed by Parichay and Koshish. As a poet, Gulzar has a vast knowledge of the structure of Urdu. He invented the triveni stanza. He is married to Bollywood actress Raakhee. The pair have a daughter. In his lifetime, Gulzar has won 11 Filmfare Awards for Best Lyricist and 4 for Best Dialogue.