Renowned poet, lyricist and film director Gulzar was honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2013 – India’s highest award for lifetime contribution to Indian cinema. The acclaimed filmmaker-lyricist has been a winner of several prestigious film awards in the past, including the National Award (five times) and also the Oscar for the Best Original Score for ‘Jai Ho’ song from ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ along with AR Rahman and Sukhwinder. On this jubilant occasion, Zee Classic India’s only classic Bollywood movies channel is giving their viewers an exciting opportunity to pay homage to Gulzar Sahab.
In a special congratulatory capsule, Zee Classic is calling on Gulzar Sahab’s fans to send in their wishes through couplets, poems or shaayeri on its Facebook and Twitter pages with #JashneGulzar. Audiences can also send SMS’ to 57575 by typing: Gulzar their message their name & city name or email at zeeclassic@zee.esselgroup.com. The best poems and couplets will be showcased on the channel on May 1, 2014.
Speaking on the occasion, Ruchir Tiwari, ?Deputy Vice President – Head of Programming Hindi Movie Channels said Gulzar Sahab is an artistic genius. His lyrics and movies are the kind of art that leaves a lasting impression on the person who experiences it. Dedicated to the golden period of Bollywood, Zee Classic will celebrate his achievement in our own little way and engage with his fans to congratulate him the response has been stupendous so far!”