Sawan Kumar Tak was a renowned Indian lyricist, film director, producer, and screenwriter who made significant contributions to Hindi cinema. He was known for writing memorable songs that expressed love, heartbreak, and human emotions. Some of his popular songs include “Zindagi Pyar Ka Geet Hai” from Souten, “Hum Bhool Gaye” from Souten Ki Beti, and “Barkha Rani Zara Jamke Barso” from Sabak. He also directed notable Hindi films such as Sanam Bewafa, Souten, and Saajan Bina Suhagan.
Sawan Kumar Tak was born in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. He began his film career as a producer with the 1967 film Naunihal, starring Sanjeev Kumar. He later established himself as a film director and lyricist, contributing to several Hindi films throughout his career.
As a lyricist, Sawan Kumar Tak was known for writing emotionally rich songs that became popular among Hindi film music listeners. His notable lyrical works include “Zindagi Pyar Ka Geet Hai,” sung by Lata Mangeshkar in Souten, and “Yeh Dil Bewafa Se Wafa” from Bewaffa Se Waffa. He also wrote songs for films such as Dev and Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai. In addition to songwriting, he directed films including Gomti Ke Kinare, Souten, Souten Ki Beti, and Sanam Bewafa. His work across songwriting, production, and direction made him a multifaceted figure in the Hindi film industry. He passed away in Mumbai on 25 August 2022, at the age of 86.