Gulzar was on Saturday selected for the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award, the highest official recognition for film personalities in India.

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A great poet, amazing lyricist, scriptwriter and fimmaker, the 79-year old Gulzar, whose real name is Sampooran Singh Kalra, is a very keen observer of human relationships, which is mirrored in his lyrical masterworks. The poems and songs penned down by the legend have a magical touch, that gives you peace of mind and solace to your soul. 

For the fans of old Hindi film songs, here is a list of top ten all time favourites of Gulzar sahab:

1. Humne dekhi hai un aankhon ki mahakti khushboo

Film: KhamoshiSinger: Lata MangeshkarMusic Director: Hemant Kumar

2. Tum pukaar lo...Tumhara intezaar hai

One more beautiful song from the same film 

3. Abhi na parda girao thehro

Film: ShaqueSinger: Hemant Kumar

4. Tere bina zindagi se koi shikwa to nahi

Film: AandhiSingers: Lata Mangeshkar and Kishore KumarMusic Director: RD Burman

5. Tujhse naraaz nahi zindagi hairaan hu me

Film: MasoomSinger: Anup GhoshalMusic Director: RD Burman

6. Chod aye hum wo galiyaa

Film: MaachisSingers: Hariharan, KK, Suresh Wadkar, Vinod SahgalMusic Director: Vishal Bhardwaj

7. Mera Kuch Saaman Tumhare Paas Pada Hain 

Film: IjaazatSinger: Asha BhosaleMusic Director: RD Burman

8. Woh shaam kuch ajeeb thi

Film: KhamoshiSinger: Kishore KumarMusic Director: Hemant Kumar

9. Meri aawaaz hi pehchaan hai gar yaad rahe 

Film: KinaraSingers: Lata Mangeshkar & Bhupinder Music Director: R D Burman

10. Aanewala pal jaanwala hai

Film: GolmaalSinger: Kishore KumarMusic Director: RD Burman

Also read: Kehte hain ke Gulzar ka hai andaaz-e-bayaan aur