Hello....! Readers...
I'm Vala Vrushaliba. I am come from Talaja. I am studying in semester 3 in Government Arts College there.
My main subject is English. We have a paper is Translation. In which we have Gulzar Saheb's work 'Dil Dhundhta Hai'(The Heart Seeks) in the syllabus.Our paper is being taken by Hinaba Sarvaiya. She gave us an activity in which all the students of the class will have to sing 'Dil Dhundhata Hai'.
Before start writing the translation activity of Gulzar's ghazals, it is important to know about him. Here, I will give you a brief introduction to him.
Some information about Gulzar:
Born:18 August, 1934 In Dina (Now in Pakistan)
His real name is Sampooran Singh Kalra. He is one of India’s most celebrated poets, lyricists, and filmmakers. He began his career in the film industry as an assistant to renowned directors like Bimal Roy and Hrishikesh Mukherjee, later emerging as a lyricist with the song Mora Gora Ang Lai Le in the film Bandini (1963). His poetry, written mainly in Urdu and Hindi, is known for its simplicity, depth, and emotional appeal. Apart from film lyrics, he has also written short stories, poetry collections, and scripts for acclaimed films.
As a filmmaker, Gulzar has directed several memorable movies like Aandhi, Mausam, and Ijaazat, which reflect his sensitive storytelling style. His contributions to Indian cinema have earned him numerous awards, including multiple National Film Awards, Filmfare Awards, and an Academy Award (Oscar) for the song Jai Ho in Slumdog Millionaire. He was also honored with the Padma Bhushan and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his exceptional contribution to the arts. Gulzar’s works continue to inspire generations with their timeless beauty and profound meaning.
Translation Activity :
We were given one week to prepare. After one week, we all came prepared and in the morning, all the students decorated the board together and my classmate, whose name is Arzoo, also drew a picture of Gulzar Saheb on the board and also practiced this ghazal once.
During this translation activity, our English Department's Head -Dr. P. N. Upadhyay also came to see our performance in this activity.
At the beginning of the activity, a student from our class, Tanvi, gave an introduction and then we started singing this ghazal of Gulzar Saheb in Hindi. Then we also did its English translation.
Below is the English translation of his ghazal 'Dil Dhundhata Hai'.
We had a lot of fun in the activity and after the activity was over, we even took a group photo.
This ghazal by Gulzar Saheb is featured in the Hindi film 'Mausam'In which this ghazal has been sung in Hindi which is given below. Please, listen this song.
