Anwar Sagar is best known for Wada Raha Sanam lyrics (courtesy Twitter)
Strong points
- Anwar Sagar passed away on Wednesday
- He wrote several film songs in the 80s and 90s
- He wrote songs for films such as “Vijaypath” and “Yaraana”
Mumbai:
Veteran lyricist Anwar Sagar, best known for his hit song Waada Raha Sanam Akshay Kumar-starrer Khiladi, died Wednesday. He was around 70 years old. After his death, the lyricist was brought to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in the afternoon. He must be nearly 70 years old, a hospital source told PTI.
The cause of his death is not known, the source added.
Anwar wrote songs for 80s and 90s movies like David Dhawan Yaraana, Jackie Shroff’s Sapne Saajan Ke, Khiladi, Main Khiladi Tu Anari, Ajay Devgn starrer Vijaypath among others.
His most popular creation is the romantic piece – Waada Raha Sanam photographed on Akshay and Ayesha Jhulka.
“Veteran lyricist and IPRS member Anwar Sagar has passed away. Known to have written songs such as Waada Raha Sanamhe also wrote lyrics for iconic films like Vijaypath and Yaraana. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during these difficult times. May its soul #RIP, “said the Indian Performing Arts Society in a tweet.
Veteran lyricist and IPRS member Anwar Sagar has died. Known for writing songs like “Vaadaa Raha Sanam,” he has also written lyrics for iconic movies like #Vijaypath & #Yaraana. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during these difficult times. May his soul #TEAR.
– Indian Performing Right Society Limited (@IPRSmusic) June 3, 2020
Bollywood has witnessed tragic deaths in the recent past – actors Irrfan Khan and Rishi Kapoor died in April.
Famous songwriter Wajid Khan died earlier this week at the age of 42. He had underlying kidney problems and had tested positive for COVID-19.
Veteran lyricist Yogesh Gaur also died last month.
