About this stamp
Birth and Early Life
- Born: August 30, 1923
- Place of Birth: Rawalpindi, Punjab, British India (now in Pakistan)
Demise
- Died: December 14, 1966
- Place of Death: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Career Highlights
Shailendra, one of the most celebrated lyricists in Hindi cinema, crafted some of the most iconic songs in Bollywood history. His writing was marked by emotional depth, simplicity, and poetic brilliance. He wrote memorable songs for films such as:
- Awaara
- Shri 420
- Sangam
- Guide
- Kala Bazaar
In addition to writing lyrics, Shailendra also ventured into film production with his much-acclaimed film Teesri Kasam.
Awards and Achievements
- Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist for:
- Yahudi (1958)
- Anari (1959)
- Brahmchari (1968)
Philatelic Tribute
A commemorative postage stamp was issued in honour of Shankardas Kesarilal Shailendra, recognising his remarkable contribution as an Indian Hindi film lyricist, music arranger, playback singer and music director.
This stamp forms a part of the series “100 Years of Indian Cinema.”
