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Umr Se Lambi Sadkon Par: Gulzar written by Binod Khaitan, narrates the story of the famed lyricist and poet, Gulzar, and his works over the years. Summary Of The Book Umr Se Lambi Sadkon Par: Gulzar deals with the life of Sampooran Singh Kalra, otherwise known as Gulzar. He is one of the most famed and sought after Indian poets and lyricists of modern times. This book analyses the poetic elements and the use of metaphors in his songs. It explores how the poet describes various everyday experiences and impressions. The book also talks about his film career and his songs that are popular even in this present day and age. Umr Se Lambi Sadkon Par: Gulzar covers the different works of Gulzar, including his poems in Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, and even Marwari and Haryanvi. Several of his poems have also been published, and three famed publications are Pandrah Paanch Pachattar, Chand Pukhraaj Ka, and Raat Pashminey Ki. He has also written a number of short stories which have been compiled under Raavi-paar and Dhuan. Gulzar is also known for creating television series like Tahreer Munshi Premchand Ki. He has also written lyrics for national serials like Jungle Book, Polti Baba Ki and Hello Zindagi. Gulzar has made many successful collaborations in his career. His most renowned collaborations were with music directors from the 70s to the modern day such as Rahul Dev Burman and A. R. Rahman. Besides these, he has also worked with mainstream commercial directors like Salil Chowdhury, Hemant Kumar, Madan Mohan, and Anu Malik. His talents are not merely restricted to poetry. He has written several movie scripts, screenplays and stories. He won several critics and popular awards for his contribution to Indian cinema. Gulzar was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2002 and the Sahitya Akademi Award in 2004 for his varied contribution. He has also won several Filmfare and National Film Awards. He has also won the Oscar for penning the song, Jai Ho, for Slumdog Millionaire in 2010 and the Grammy Award for the Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media for the same. Umr Se Lambi Sadkon Par: Gulzar contains an anthology of over 200 songs written by Gulzar along with several analytical essays. There is also a section where the author is in conversation with the poet.