Celebrity Club Of India

  Article by Dr. Harvinder Mankkar  In the glittering history of Indian cinema, there are few figures whose legacy is as enduring and widespread as that of Anand Bakshi. With over 2,000 songs to his credit, Bakshi's name is synonymous with the golden era of Bollywood music. From the 1960s to the early 2000s, his words brought life to countless iconic films, making him one of the most sought-after lyricists in the industry.  Humble Beginnings and a Dream Deferred Born on July 21, 1930, in Rawalpindi, which was then part of British India, Anand Bakshi’s journey to stardom was far from easy. Following the Partition of India in 1947, his family moved to India, settling in Delhi. Like many who lived through that tumultuous time, Bakshi's early years were defined by struggle and hardship. However, beneath the surface of these trials lay an unrelenting dream—to be a part of the Indian film industry. Initially, Bakshi had aspirations of becoming a singer, ...