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HRITIK YOGESH PANDEY
Lawyer, Writer, Lyricist, Singer, Composer, and a lover of God
Hritik Yogesh Pandey is a multifaceted personality whose diverse talents span across law, entrepreneurship, and the arts. A lawyer by profession, he has built a formidable reputation in the corporate world as an entrepreneur who runs and heads several successful companies. In addition to his ventures, Hritik is also the proud owner of a chain of food outlets across India, showcasing his dynamic business acumen. Beyond his corporate achievements, Hritik is an artist at heart. A passionate writer, singer, and lyricist, he channels his creativity into crafting compelling stories and soul-stirringRead More...
Hritik Yogesh Pandey is a multifaceted personality whose diverse talents span across law, entrepreneurship, and the arts. A lawyer by profession, he has built a formidable reputation in the corporate world as an entrepreneur who runs and heads several successful companies. In addition to his ventures, Hritik is also the proud owner of a chain of food outlets across India, showcasing his dynamic business acumen.
Beyond his corporate achievements, Hritik is an artist at heart. A passionate writer, singer, and lyricist, he channels his creativity into crafting compelling stories and soul-stirring music. Performing under the moniker "The Bald Shayar,"his songs have already resonated with audiences, gaining traction on his YouTube channel. His unique blend of poetic depth and musical innovation has garnered him a loyal following among fans of heartfelt artistry.
Hritik's journey reflects a seamless fusion of entrepreneurial spirit and artistic passion, making him a true Renaissance man. Through his writing, music, and business endeavors, he continues to inspire others to embrace their multifaceted identities and pursue their dreams unapologetically.
Read Less...Books by HRITIK YOGESH PAND From Anand to Mili, Yogesh wrote timeless hits for Bollywood’s best, but never got his due
In a 2018 interview with The Indian Express, the lyricist-poet had said, “It’s been years that someone came to me to ask for songs. I wrote for some films in the late 1990s, but those films were never released. I think the industry and the people have forgotten me,” a painful reminder of how fame and success, especially in the film industry, are ephemeral.
On his 2nd death anniversary, ThePrint revisits the life and works of a celebrated poet whose songs defined an era signified by powerful renditions of meaningful and soul-stirring lyrics.
Also read:Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s ‘Anand’ to get a remake
Yogesh did not have an easy start
Born in Lucknow to a Public Works Department engineer in 1943, Yogesh saw hardships after his father, a sole breadwinner, died an untimely death. However, he was always interested in writing poetry. His mother’s interest in contemporary Hindi poets like Subhadra Kumari Chauhan helped introduce him to the fascinating world of Hindi poetry. After his father’s death, he moved to Mumbai (then Bombay) at 16, where his cousin Vrajendra Gaur, a dialogue writer, used to work. But he soon found he was on his own.
“We found a Jhopdi (hut) in a Basti (slum) about 45 minutes from the Andheri station for Rs 12 a month. There was no electricity or water, only a well. A deep doubt about being unworthy for the film line was nagging me. I did odd jobs in the far-off Kalyan and Crawford markets. I even played extras in films like Chakradhari. The intense physical stress made me sick. I still hadn’t thought about writing,” he once said.
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Yogesh praveen Yogesh Praveen
Indian writer (1938–2021)
Dr. Yogesh Praveen (28 October 1938 – 12 April 2021) was an Indian author and expert on the history and culture of Avadh, specifically Lucknow. He had a Masters in Hindi and Sanskrit in addition to a doctorate in Literature from Meerut University.
He was the recipient of India's highly prestigious award Padma Shri 2020 for his work in the field of literature and education.
Books
- Dastane Avadh
- Tajdare Avadh
- Bahare Avadh
- Gulistane Avadh
- Doobta Avadh
- Dastane Luknow
- Aapka Lucknow
- Lucknow monuments
- Bire Basuri
- peele gulaab
- Sanamkhana
- sumanhaar
- mayur pankh
- Apraajita
- laxmanpur ki aatmkatha
- kanchanmrig
- Indradhanush
- shabnam
- ankvilaas
- Lucknow Sadiyo Ka Safer
Other works
Apart from books he also published poetry. He had received a National Award for his book 'Lucknow Nama'. He had received several other awards, including the U.P. Ratna Award (2000), the National Teachers Award (1999), the Yash Bharti Award (2006), and the U.P. Sangeet Natak Academy Award (1998). He also wrote lyrics for the film Junoon; he was also known as encyclopedia of Lucknow. Besides being the lyricist in the movie Junoon, his co-operation was taken in both films by the name of Umraao Jaan in (1982) and (2007).
References
Yogesh editography Veteran lyricist Yogesh was the Yogesh (1943-2020): Stories in a song
Yogesh burst on the scene in the early 60s, where he rubbed shoulders with the ilk of Indeevar and Gulzar. He got his first break, writing songs for the 1962 film Sakhi Robin for which he was paid Rs 25. The song “Tum jo aa jao”, sung by Manna De, went on to become a rage and was played in the prime time slot on Radio Ceylon. “That set the tone for me. I got simple, slice-of-life films. I always wrote the words to the set tune. I don’t think writers do that anymore,” Yogesh had said.
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Yogesh, Umesh Mehra, Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar and RD Burman among others at the song recording of Hamare Tumhare. (Express archive photo)Yogesh made a name for himself for writing simple Hindi lyrics, in an industry which at that time was leaning heavily towards more flowery Urdu verse. He wrote about things he saw and experienced, the hustle and bustle of a beach, or the way a metropolis functions, the way the sun peeks between high rise buildings. He never harboured dreams to go and write in an idyllic, restful atmosphere of the hills. The energy of the city is what he thrived on. The Mumbai rains have had their anthem written by Yogesh, and till date we cannot erase the image of Amitabh Bachchan and Moushumi Chatterjee enjoying the rain slicked skyline of the city as they frolicked to the tune of “Rimjhim gire saawan”, in the film Manzil (1979). “I write about everyday things, the people around me. Unke beech mein hi rehkar, door jaaunga toh kaise likhunga,” Yogesh had remarked. Inspite of being self taught, Yogesh had developed an intense command on the metre and rhythm of lyrics. Elaborates writer and lyricist Varun Grover, “I learned a lot from his words. They had the magical ability to hit that sweet spot between simplicity and depth. In the song “Kahin door jab din dhal jaye”, a later stanza says: ‘Dil jaane mere saare bhed ye gehre’. The way this line in
From Anand to Mili, Yogesh wrote timeless hits for Bollywood’s best, but never got his due
In a 2018 interview with The Indian Express, the lyricist-poet had said, “It’s been years that someone came to me to ask for songs. I wrote for some films in the late 1990s, but those films were never released. I think the industry and the people have forgotten me,” a painful reminder of how fame and success, especially in the film industry, are ephemeral.
On his 2nd death anniversary, ThePrint revisits the life and works of a celebrated poet whose songs defined an era signified by powerful renditions of meaningful and soul-stirring lyrics.
Also read:Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s ‘Anand’ to get a remake
Yogesh did not have an easy start
Born in Lucknow to a Public Works Department engineer in 1943, Yogesh saw hardships after his father, a sole breadwinner, died an untimely death. However, he was always interested in writing poetry. His mother’s interest in contemporary Hindi poets like Subhadra Kumari Chauhan helped introduce him to the fascinating world of Hindi poetry. After his father’s death, he moved to Mumbai (then Bombay) at 16, where his cousin Vrajendra Gaur, a dialogue writer, used to work. But he soon found he was on his own.
“We found a Jhopdi (hut) in a Basti (slum) about 45 minutes from the Andheri station for Rs 12 a month. There was no electricity or water, only a well. A deep doubt about being unworthy for the film line was nagging me. I did odd jobs in the far-off Kalyan and Crawford markets. I even played extras in films like Chakradhari. The intense physical stress made me sick. I still hadn’t thought about writing,” he once said.
Also Read: O.P. Nayyar, the untrained musical genius who was more than just a hit machine
From B-grade films to commercial blockbusters
While doing odd writing jobs and living in a chawl, Yogesh did not stop scribbling poems in his diary—whic
Yogesh Praveen
Indian writer (1938–2021)
Dr. Yogesh Praveen (28 October 1938 – 12 April 2021) was an Indian author and expert on the history and culture of Avadh, specifically Lucknow. He had a Masters in Hindi and Sanskrit in addition to a doctorate in Literature from Meerut University.
He was the recipient of India's highly prestigious award Padma Shri 2020 for his work in the field of literature and education.
Books
- Dastane Avadh
- Tajdare Avadh
- Bahare Avadh
- Gulistane Avadh
- Doobta Avadh
- Dastane Luknow
- Aapka Lucknow
- Lucknow monuments
- Bire Basuri
- peele gulaab
- Sanamkhana
- sumanhaar
- mayur pankh
- Apraajita
- laxmanpur ki aatmkatha
- kanchanmrig
- Indradhanush
- shabnam
- ankvilaas
- Lucknow Sadiyo Ka Safer
Other works
Apart from books he also published poetry. He had received a National Award for his book 'Lucknow Nama'. He had received several other awards, including the U.P. Ratna Award (2000), the National Teachers Award (1999), the Yash Bharti Award (2006), and the U.P. Sangeet Natak Academy Award (1998). He also wrote lyrics for the film Junoon; he was also known as encyclopedia of Lucknow. Besides being the lyricist in the movie Junoon, his co-operation was taken in both films by the name of Umraao Jaan in (1982) and (2007).
References
Yogesh (1943-2020): Stories in a song
Yogesh burst on the scene in the early 60s, where he rubbed shoulders with the ilk of Indeevar and Gulzar. He got his first break, writing songs for the 1962 film Sakhi Robin for which he was paid Rs 25. The song “Tum jo aa jao”, sung by Manna De, went on to become a rage and was played in the prime time slot on Radio Ceylon. “That set the tone for me. I got simple, slice-of-life films. I always wrote the words to the set tune. I don’t think writers do that anymore,” Yogesh had said.
Story continues below this ad
Yogesh made a name for himself for writing simple Hindi lyrics, in an industry which at that time was leaning heavily towards more flowery Urdu verse. He wrote about things he saw and experienced, the hustle and bustle of a beach, or the way a metropolis functions, the way the sun peeks between high rise buildings. He never harboured dreams to go and write in an idyllic, restful atmosphere of the hills. The energy of the city is what he thrived on. The Mumbai rains have had their anthem written by Yogesh, and till date we cannot erase the image of Amitabh Bachchan and Moushumi Chatterjee enjoying the rain slicked skyline of the city as they frolicked to the tune of “Rimjhim gire saawan”, in the film Manzil (1979). “I write about everyday things, the people around me. Unke beech mein hi rehkar, door jaaunga toh kaise likhunga,” Yogesh had remarked. Inspite of being self taught, Yogesh had developed an intense command on the metre and rhythm of lyrics. Elaborates writer and lyricist Varun Grover, “I learned a lot from his words. They had the magical ability to hit that sweet spot between simplicity and depth. In the song “Kahin door jab din dhal jaye”, a later stanza says: ‘Dil jaane mere saare bhed ye gehre’. The way this line in