Sahir Ludhianvi (8 March 1921 -- 25 October 1980) was a famous Urdu poet and Hindi lyricist who gained huge stardom in the Hindi film industry. His famous movies include Kabhi Kabhie, Taj Mahal, Pyaasa, Baazi, Naujawan and many more. He was honored with a Filmfare award twice and a Padma Shri once, in his lifetime. Sahir was the first one who insisted on writing songs before the music was made and also on getting credits for writing songs, on Radio. .