'Umrao Jaan' Lyricist Shahryar Passed Away
- 10 years ago
Noted Lyricist and recipient of Jnanpith Award for the year 2008, Shahryar, passed away on February 13, 2012 due to Lung Cancer. Shahryar wrote lyrics for Muzaffar Ali's 'Umrao Jaan', 'Gaman' and Yash Chopra's 'Faasle'. Even though he wrote for very few films, his work will be remembered for ever. Bollywood Hungama pays a tribute to Shahryar and his monumental contribution to Indian cinema.