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Naqsh Lyallpuri: A playlist of his top songs

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent
Jan 22, 2017 05:31 PM IST

Naqsh was born as Jaswant Rai in the town of Lyallpur in Punjab (now in Pakistan). He first got break in the 1952 film Jaggu with the song Agar Teri Aakhon Se Aakhein Mila Doon.

Renowned Urdu poet and lyricist Naqsh Lyallpuri died at his residence this morning, family sources said. He was 88.

Naqsh Lyallpuri (right) with the music team of Chamak Damak. (HT Archives)
Naqsh Lyallpuri (right) with the music team of Chamak Damak. (HT Archives)

Naqsh was born as Jaswant Rai in the town of Lyallpur in Punjab (now in Pakistan). He first got break in the 1952 film Jaggu with the song Agar Teri Aakhon Se Aakhein Mila Doon.

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He went on to write lyrics in films like Chetna, which was his first big break, followed by Aahista Aahista, Tumhare Liye, Gharonda among others.

Here’s a playlist of his top songs:

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