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Jan Nisar Akhtar
1914-1976 IN, Gwalior
Folk, World and Soundtrack
A.k.a. جان نثار اختر
Jan Nisar Akhtar (Urdu: جان نثار اختر; 18 February 1914 – 19 August 1976) was an important 20th century Indian poet of Urdu ghazals and nazms, and a part of the Progressive Writers' Movement, who was also a lyricist for Bollywood.His poetry works include Nazr-e-Butaan, Salaasil, Javidaan, Pichali Pehar, Ghar Angan and Khaak-e-dil. The latter ("The Ashes of Heart") was a poetry collection for which he was awarded the 1976 Sahitya Akademi Award in Urdu by Sahitya Akademi, India's National Academy of Letters.
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Noorie (Two Sides) on Noorie by Various Artists Ankhon Hi Ankhon Mein on C.I.D. by O. P. Nayyar, Majrooh Sultanpuri & Jan Nisar Akhtar Meri Neendon Mein Tum Mere Khwaabon Mein Tum (from "Naya Andaz") on Best of Kishore Kumar Hindi Hits Songs, Vol. 2 by Kishore Kumar Aaja Re O Mere Dilbar Aaja - Knockwell Flip on Aaja Re O Mere Dilbar Aaja by Various Artists Chana Jor Garam Babu Main Laya Majedar (from "Naya Andaz") on Best of Kishore Kumar Hindi Hits Songs, Vol. 1 by Kishore Kumar Aye Dil E Nadan - Trending on Aye Dil E Nadan by Indofuzon, Khayyam & Jan Nisar Akhtar Aaja Re O Mere Dilbar Aaja - Techno Remix on Aaja Re O Mere Dilbar Aaja by Various Artists Tumhi Se Pyar Tumhi Se Karaar Milta Hai (from "Naya Andaz") on Best of Kishore Kumar Hindi Hits Songs, Vol. 2 by Kishore Kumar Gham Nahin Kar Muskura - With Dialogue on Chhoo Mantar by O. P. Nayyar & Jan Nisar Akhtar Gareeb Janke Hamko - Million Jhankar Beats on Gareeb Janke Hamko by Various ArtistsTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chhoo Mantar | O. P. Nayyar, Jan Nisar Akhtar | 1992 | Album |
| C.I.D. | O. P. Nayyar, Majrooh Sultanpuri, Jan Nisar Akhtar | 1979 | Album |
| Sushila = सुशीला | C. Arjun, Jan Nisar Akhtar | 1963 | Album |
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