Verma Malik | |
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Born | Barkatrai Malik 13 April 1925 |
Died | 15 March 2009 | (aged 83)
Occupation(s) | Lyricist, poet |
Years active | 1949 – 2001 |
Spouse | Kamla |
Children | 1 son, 2 daughters |
Awards | Filmfare Awards for 'Best Lyricist' in 1971 and 1973 |
Verma Malik (13 April 1925 – 15 March 2009) was a Bollywood film songs lyricist. He was an active freedom fighter during the British Raj. He wrote many patriotic songs and bhajans and recited them immediately prior to penning lyrics for Punjabi and Hindi films.[1][2]