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Also Known As Gulzar Deenvi • Sampooran Singh Kalra
Born August 18, 1934?
Awards And Honors Jnanpith Award (2023) • Grammy Award (2010)
Notable Works “Achanak” • “Actually…I Met Them” • “Angoor” • “Hu Tu Tu” • “Ijaazat” • “Jai Ho” • “Lekin…” • “Maachis” • “Mere Apne” • “Parichay”

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