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कहाँ तेरी मंज़िल कहाँ है ठिकाना मुसाफ़िर बता दे कहाँ तुझको जाना कहाँ तेरी मंज़िल ...
गगन में उड़ने वालों का भी गुलशन रैन-बसेरा है घर की ओर चले राही तो धुँधली शाम सवेरा है सूरज-चाँद-सितारे हैं तो उनकी भी मंज़िल है मंज़िल है तो जहाँ भी जाए राह तेरी झिलमिल है बिन मंज़िल बेकार है ग़ाफ़िल, क़दम भी उठाना मुसाफ़िर बता दे...
(1959) फ़िल्म 'नई राहें'
इति
The Poet
गोपाल सिंह नेपाली
Gopal Singh Nepali
1911 · 1963
Gopal Singh Nepali lived a life divided between the quiet beauty of nature and the demanding glare of the Hindi film industry. Born in 1911 in Bettiah, Bihar, he emerged as a prominent voice in the post Chhayavaad era of Hindi poetry. Collections like Umang and Panchhi captured a profound love for the natural world, freedom, and the Himalayan landscapes. However, financial struggles eventually pushed him toward Mumbai, where he achieved tremendous success as a lyricist. He wrote roughly three hundred songs for over fifty films, crafting immortal melodies that blended high poetic dignity with popular appeal. During the national crisis of 1962, he wrote stirring patriotic verses that roused the conscience of the nation. Yet, despite his massive contributions to literature and cinema, the literary establishment often treated him with undeserved neglect. He passed away suddenly at the Bhagalpur railway station in 1963, completely unrecognized in his final moments. His life stands as a poignant reminder of the heavy price often paid by independent artists.
Paired Painting
Landscape Study with Carriage and Banner
This intimate work captures a fleeting moment of transition, where the soft light of a waning day bathes the landscape in a meditative glow. The presence of the carriage and the raised banner suggests a journey of significance, perhaps a quiet procession through the countryside. There is a deep sense of stillness in the composition, inviting the viewer to contemplate the passage of time and the beauty inherent in the mundane wanderings of life. The artist displays a profound sensitivity to the interplay of shadow and light, creating an atmosphere that feels both nostalgic and profoundly peaceful.
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