The Surprise Author: Gulzar, Imagination, and the Secret History of 'Lakdi Ki Kaathi' (Masoom, 1983)
Did you know the classic children's song "Lakdi Ki Kaathi" is NOT a folk song?
In this episode, we uncover one of Bollywood's most surprising secrets! Join us as we reveal that this ubiquitous childhood tune was actually penned by the legendary poet Gulzar for the 1983 film Masoom, with music by R.D. Burman.
We take a deep dive into the lyrics, exploring:
The genius behind Gulzar's decision to write a lullaby that captures the essence of a child's world.
A poetic analysis of the lines about striking the wooden horse with a hammer—a powerful metaphor for the boundless energy of imagination…
The skinny
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