![]() He was among the few lyricists who acquired a larger than life image. And above all, he was endowed with a powerful and magnetic voice, which made the songs he sung immortal. Many of his songs not only became stupendously popular, but also created a mystic aura about them, with stories and legends associated with them which have now become a part of the popular folklore. ![]() He created a distinct niche with his patriotic, devotional and inspirational songs. I believe a vast majority associates a song with the singer and the music director, and, generally, also remembers the name of the film, but finds it difficult to associate the lyricist with the same importance. Mumbaikar 8 has often complained, with some justification, that I do not give due credit to the lyricists. A tribute on the centenary of Kavi Pradeep (6 February 1915 – 11 December 1998)
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