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==Early life and career==
==Early life and career==
Born as Barkatrai Malik, he took name of Verma Malik on the advice of Punjabi films music director [[Hansraj Behl]] who helped him in the beginning of his career in the [[Indian Film Industry]].
Born as Barkatrai Malik, he took name of Verma Malik on the advice of Punjabi films music director [[Hansraj Behl]] who helped him in the beginning of his career in the [[Indian Film Industry]].


He penned lyrics for the first time for a song in film Chakori (1949). Later he wrote songs for other films including Jaggu (1952), Shree Nagad Narayan (1955), Mirza Sahiban (1957), CID 909 (1957), Taqdeer (1958).<ref name=hindigeetmala>[http://www.hindigeetmala.net/lyricist/verma_malik.php Film songs of Verma Malik on hindigeetmala.net website] Retrieved 10 September 2019</ref>
He penned lyrics for the first time for a song in film Chakori (1949). Later he wrote songs for other films including Jaggu (1952), Shree Nagad Narayan (1955), Mirza Sahiban (1957), CID 909 (1957), Taqdeer (1958).<ref name=hindigeetmala>[http://www.hindigeetmala.net/lyricist/verma_malik.php Film songs of Verma Malik on hindigeetmala.net website] Retrieved 10 September 2019</ref>


He remained away from the film industry for almost 7 years after 1961. He then wrote songs for Dil Aur Mohobbat (1967).<ref name=cinestaan>[https://www.cinestaan.com/people/verma-malik-7813/filmography Complete filmography of Verma Malik on cinestaan.com website] Retrieved 10 September 2019</ref>
He remained away from the film industry for almost 7 years after 1961. He then wrote songs for Dil Aur Mohobbat (1967).<ref name=cinestaan>[https://www.cinestaan.com/people/verma-malik-7813/filmography Complete filmography of Verma Malik on cinestaan.com website] Retrieved 10 September 2019</ref>


His first big break in Hindi-language films was in [[Yaadgaar (1970 film)]] by [[Manoj Kumar]]. He is known for writing the song "Ek Tara Bole".<ref name=glamsham>{{cite web|url=http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/09/mar/19-noted-bollywood-lyricist-verma-malik-passes-away-030901.asp |title=Noted Bollywood Lyricist Verma Malik passes away - bollywood news |publisher=glamsham.com website|date=19 March 2009 |accessdate=10 September 2019}}</ref> In the same year, [[Pehchan (1970 film)]] got him much attention and he became a prominent film song lyricist for [[Bollywood]]. He wrote nearly 500 film songs during his career.<ref name=glamsham/><ref name=muvyz>[https://muvyz.com/people/ra434701 Profile of Verma Malik on muvyz.com website] Retrieved 10 September 2019</ref>
His first big break in Hindi-language films was in [[Yaadgaar (1970 film)]] by [[Manoj Kumar]]. He is known for writing the song "Ek Tara Bole".<ref name=glamsham>{{cite web|url=http://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/09/mar/19-noted-bollywood-lyricist-verma-malik-passes-away-030901.asp |title=Noted Bollywood Lyricist Verma Malik passes away - bollywood news |publisher=glamsham.com website|date=19 March 2009 |accessdate=10 September 2019}}</ref> In the same year, [[Pehchan (1970 film)]] got him much attention and he became a prominent film song lyricist for [[Bollywood]]. He wrote nearly 500 film songs during his career.<ref name=glamsham/><ref name=muvyz>[https://muvyz.com/people/ra434701 Profile of Verma Malik on muvyz.com website] Retrieved 10 September 2019</ref>
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==Death and legacy==
==Death and legacy==
Verma Malik died on 15 March 2009 at [[Juhu]], [[Mumbai]], India at age 83. He was a close friend of Pyarelal of the film music directors duo [[Laxmikant-Pyarelal]]. Pyarelal paid tributes to him by saying that he was a simple man and very proud of his work. He added that Verma Malik could blend traditional Punjabi folk songs into his film songs very well.<ref name=glamsham/>
Verma Malik died on 15 March 2009 at [[Juhu]], [[Mumbai]], India at age 83. He was a close friend of Pyarelal of the film music directors duo [[Laxmikant–Pyarelal]]. Pyarelal paid tributes to him by saying that he was a simple man and very proud of his work. He added that Verma Malik could blend traditional Punjabi folk songs into his film songs very well.<ref name=glamsham/>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 13:40, 13 September 2020

Verma Malik
Born
Barkatrai Malik

(1925-04-13)13 April 1925
Ferozepur district, Punjab, British India
Died15 March 2009(2009-03-15) (aged 83)
Juhu, Mumbai, India
Occupation(s)Film Songs Lyricist, poet
Years active1949 – 2001

Verma Malik (13 April 1925 – 15 March 2009) was a Bollywood film songs lyricist. He was an active freedom fighter during the British Raj. He wrote many patriotic songs and migrated from Pakistan to live in India after the 1947 partition. He wrote Bhajans and recited them immediately prior to penning lyrics for films.[1]

Early life and career

Born as Barkatrai Malik, he took name of Verma Malik on the advice of Punjabi films music director Hansraj Behl who helped him in the beginning of his career in the Indian Film Industry.

He penned lyrics for the first time for a song in film Chakori (1949). Later he wrote songs for other films including Jaggu (1952), Shree Nagad Narayan (1955), Mirza Sahiban (1957), CID 909 (1957), Taqdeer (1958).[2]

He remained away from the film industry for almost 7 years after 1961. He then wrote songs for Dil Aur Mohobbat (1967).[3]

His first big break in Hindi-language films was in Yaadgaar (1970 film) by Manoj Kumar. He is known for writing the song "Ek Tara Bole".[1] In the same year, Pehchan (1970 film) got him much attention and he became a prominent film song lyricist for Bollywood. He wrote nearly 500 film songs during his career.[1][4]

Filmography

Awards and recognition

Death and legacy

Verma Malik died on 15 March 2009 at Juhu, Mumbai, India at age 83. He was a close friend of Pyarelal of the film music directors duo Laxmikant–Pyarelal. Pyarelal paid tributes to him by saying that he was a simple man and very proud of his work. He added that Verma Malik could blend traditional Punjabi folk songs into his film songs very well.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Noted Bollywood Lyricist Verma Malik passes away - bollywood news". glamsham.com website. 19 March 2009. Retrieved 10 September 2019.
  2. ^ Film songs of Verma Malik on hindigeetmala.net website Retrieved 10 September 2019
  3. ^ a b c d Complete filmography of Verma Malik on cinestaan.com website Retrieved 10 September 2019
  4. ^ a b c d e f Profile of Verma Malik on muvyz.com website Retrieved 10 September 2019
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