The Poet · 1911 – 1963
गोपाल सिंह नेपाली
Gopal Singh Nepali
Region
Mithila
Language
hindi / nepali
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
01बहारें आएँगी होंठों पे फूल खिलेंगे
Baharein Aaengi Honthon Pe Phool Khilenge
The clearest statement of shringara in this catalogue, begin here.
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Veera
02हिमालय और हम
Himalaya Aur Hum
A shorter turn in veera, 10 verses long.
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Shringara
03दूर जाकर न कोई बिसारा करे
Door Jakar Na Koi Bisara Kare
A shorter turn in shringara, 10 verses long.
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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
- 0216 versesRead →
इस रिमझिम में चाँद हँसा है
Is Rimjhim Mein Chand Hasa Hai
- 036 versesRead →
दो प्राण मिले
Do Pran Mile
- 045 versesRead →
मैं प्यासा भृंग जनम भर का
Main Pyasa Bhring Janam Bhar Ka
- 055 versesRead →
मैं विद्युत् में तुम्हें निहारूँ
Main Vidyut Mein Tumhein Niharun
- 065 versesRead →
बहारें आएँगी होंठों पे फूल खिलेंगे
Baharein Aaengi Honthon Pe Phool Khilenge
- 077 versesRead →
मुसकुराती रही कामना
Muskurati Rahi Kamana
- 085 versesRead →
तारे चमके, तुम भी चमको
Tare Chamke, Tum Bhi Chamko
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
- 039 versesRead →
नई उमरिया प्यासी है
Nai Umariya Pyasi Hai
- 044 versesRead →
यहाँ रात किसी की रोते कटे या चैन से सोते-सोते कटे
Yahan Raat Kisi Ki Rote Kate Ya Chain Se Sote-Sote Kate
- 052 versesRead →
प्रार्थना बनी रही
Prarthana Bani Rahi
- 065 versesRead →
बदनाम रहे बटमार
Badnam Rahe Batmar
- 074 versesRead →
मेरी दुल्हन सी रातों को ...
Meri Dulhan Si Raaton Ko ...
- 082 versesRead →
कवि की बरसगाँठ
Kavi Ki Barasganth
शान्त
Shanta
10 compositions
- 012 versesRead →
किसी से मेरी प्रीत लगी अब क्या करूँ
Kisi Se Meri Preet Lagi Ab Kya Karun
- 022 versesRead →
ओ दुपट्टा रंग दे मेरा रंगरेज
O Dupatta Rang De Mera Rangrej
- 031 verseRead →
एक रुबाई
Ek Rubai
- 049 versesRead →
यह लघु सरिता का बहता जल
Yeh Laghu Sarita Ka Bahta Jal
- 055 versesRead →
दर्शन दो घनश्याम नाथ मोरी अँखियाँ प्यासी रे
Darshan Do Ghanshyam Nath Mori Ankhiyan Pyasi Re
- 063 versesRead →
कहाँ तेरी मंज़िल कहाँ है ठिकाना
Kahan Teri Manzil Kahan Hai Thikana
- 077 versesRead →
अपनेपन का मतवाला
Apanepan Ka Matwala
- 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
- 037 versesRead →
नवीन कल्पना करो
Naveen Kalpana Karo
- 043 versesRead →
भाई - बहन
Bhai - Bahan
- 0513 versesRead →
तुम आग पर चलो
Tum Aag Par Chalo
- 066 versesRead →
मेरा धन है स्वाधीन क़लम
Mera Dhan Hai Swadhin Qalam
- 0711 versesRead →
शासन चलता तलवार से
Shasan Chalta Talwar Se
- 085 versesRead →
स्वतंत्रता का दीपक
Swatantrata Ka Deepak