The Poet · 1911 to 1963
गोपाल सिंह नेपाली
Gopal Singh Nepali
Region
North India
Language
Hindi
Signature rasa
Shringara
Works · archive
46
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.
Chronology
A life, paced like a poem.
1911
Born in Bettiah, Bihar
1930s
Began editing literary magazines like 'Sudha' and 'Yogi'
1944
Entered the Hindi film industry as a lyricist
1962
Wrote inspiring patriotic songs during the Sino-Indian War
1963
Passed away in Bhagalpur, Bihar
Essential
Start with these.
Three doorways into Gopal Singh Nepali, chosen for how quickly they show you what this voice sounds like.
Shringara
01तू पढ़ती है मेरी पुस्तक
Tu Padhti Hai Meri Pustak
The clearest statement of shringara in this catalogue, begin here.
Read the poem →9 verses
Karuna
02न जाने कैसी बुरी घड़ी में दुल्हन बनी एक अभागन
Na Jaane Kaisi Buri Ghadi Mein Dulhan Bani Ek Abhagan
A shorter turn in karuna, 6 verses long.
Read the poem →6 verses
Shanta
03एक रुबाई
Ek Rubai
A shorter turn in shanta, 1 verse long.
Read the poem →1 verseFull Catalogue
Every composition, by mood.
46 entries · 5 rasas
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Shringara
13 compositions
- 019 versesRead →
तू पढ़ती है मेरी पुस्तक
Tu Padhti Hai Meri Pustak
- 025 versesRead →
मैं प्यासा भृंग जनम भर का
Main Pyasa Bhring Janam Bhar Ka
- 0310 versesRead →
दूर जाकर न कोई बिसारा करे
Door Jakar Na Koi Bisara Kare
- 046 versesRead →
उस पार
Us Par
- 0516 versesRead →
इस रिमझिम में चाँद हँसा है
Is Rimjhim Mein Chand Hasa Hai
- 068 versesRead →
मेरी चुनरी उड़ाए लियो जाए
Meri Chunri Udaye Liyo Jaaye
- 076 versesRead →
दो प्राण मिले
Do Pran Mile
- 085 versesRead →
मैं विद्युत् में तुम्हें निहारूँ
Main Vidyut Mein Tumhein Niharun
करुणा
Karuna
9 compositions
- 016 versesRead →
न जाने कैसी बुरी घड़ी में दुल्हन बनी एक अभागन
Na Jaane Kaisi Buri Ghadi Mein Dulhan Bani Ek Abhagan
- 0214 versesRead →
बाबुल तुम बगिया के तरुवर
Babul Tum Bagiya Ke Taruvar
- 037 versesRead →
दीपक जलता रहा रातभर
Deepak Jalta Raha Raatbhar
- 042 versesRead →
प्रार्थना बनी रही
Prarthana Bani Rahi
- 059 versesRead →
नई उमरिया प्यासी है
Nai Umariya Pyasi Hai
- 064 versesRead →
मेरी दुल्हन सी रातों को ...
Meri Dulhan Si Raaton Ko ...
- 072 versesRead →
कवि की बरसगाँठ
Kavi Ki Barasganth
- 085 versesRead →
बदनाम रहे बटमार
Badnam Rahe Batmar
शान्त
Shanta
10 compositions
- 011 verseRead →
एक रुबाई
Ek Rubai
- 029 versesRead →
यह लघु सरिता का बहता जल
Yeh Laghu Sarita Ka Bahta Jal
- 033 versesRead →
कहाँ तेरी मंज़िल कहाँ है ठिकाना
Kahan Teri Manzil Kahan Hai Thikana
- 042 versesRead →
किसी से मेरी प्रीत लगी अब क्या करूँ
Kisi Se Meri Preet Lagi Ab Kya Karun
- 055 versesRead →
दर्शन दो घनश्याम नाथ मोरी अँखियाँ प्यासी रे
Darshan Do Ghanshyam Nath Mori Ankhiyan Pyasi Re
- 062 versesRead →
ओ दुपट्टा रंग दे मेरा रंगरेज
O Dupatta Rang De Mera Rangrej
- 0715 versesRead →
सरिता
Sarita
- 082 versesRead →
शमा से कोई कह दे
Shama Se Koi Kah De
वीर
Veera
13 compositions
- 0110 versesRead →
हिमालय और हम
Himalaya Aur Hum
- 0221 versesRead →
मेरा देश बड़ा गर्वीला
Mera Desh Bada Garveela
- 035 versesRead →
स्वतंत्रता का दीपक
Swatantrata Ka Deepak
- 047 versesRead →
नवीन कल्पना करो
Naveen Kalpana Karo
- 052 versesRead →
गरीब का सलाम ले
Garib Ka Salam Le
- 063 versesRead →
भाई - बहन
Bhai - Bahan
- 071 verseRead →
युगांतर
Yugantar
- 0813 versesRead →
तुम आग पर चलो
Tum Aag Par Chalo