Kaifi Azmi
Indian poet and songwriter (1919–2002)
Kaifi Azmi was an Indian Urdu poet. He is remembered as the one who brought Urdu literature to Indian motion pictures. Together with Pirzada Qasim, Jaun Elia and others he participated in many memorable Mushaira gatherings of the twentieth century. He was also a communist who wanted to see India one day become a socialist state. His wife was theatre and film actress Shaukat Kaifi.
Films
Songs
6 recordings in this catalogue.
Bawarchi (1972)
- Tum Bin Jeevan — words
- More Naina Bahayen Neer — words
- Bhor Aai Gaya Andhiyara — words
- Mast Pawan Dole Re — words
- Kahe Kanha Karat Barjori — words
- Pahle Chori Phir Seenazori — words
Other known for
- Naina (1973) on RLB-Tube
- Aao Yaro Aao Pyaro Dekho (1960) no copy found
- Batao Kya Karungi (1960) no copy found
- Chali Yeh Fauj Humari (1960) no copy found
- Dekhi Zamane Ki Yaari (1959) no copy found
- Ek Do Teen Char Aur Paanch (1959) no copy found
- Garm Hava (1973) no copy found
- Haath Pasare Raste Raste (1960) no copy found
- Kar chale hum fida no copy found
- Naseem (1995) no copy found
- Nazar Milayi Toh Duniya Se Darna Kya (1960) no copy found
- Pakeezah (1972) no copy found
- San San San Woh Chali Hawa (1959) no copy found
- Thumak Thumak Chali Hai (1960) no copy found
- Ud Ja Ud Ja Pyaase Bhaware (1959) no copy found
- Ulte Seedhe Dao Lagaye (1959) no copy found
- Waqt Ne Kiya Kya Haseen Sitam (1959) no copy found