Uday Khanna was an Indian lyricist known for writing songs for Hindi films, including mythological, devotional, and social dramas. He contributed lyrics to films such as Mahabali Hanuman (1981), Maha Pawan Tirth Yatra (1975), Ek Aurat Do Joote (1978), and Sant Ravidas Ki Amar Kahani (1984). His work includes devotional songs celebrating Lord Rama and Lord Hanuman, performed by legendary singers such as Mohammed Rafi, Manna Dey, and Asha Bhosle.
Uday Khanna was an Indian Hindi film lyricist whose songs appeared in several films from the 1950s through the 1980s. He worked with different music directors and playback singers, contributing to devotional songs, traditional compositions, and film soundtracks.
One of his notable associations was with the 1981 mythological film Mahabali Hanuman, for which he wrote songs composed by Kamalkant. These included “Jai Raghunandan Jai Siyaram,” “Man Ki Aankho Se Mai Dekhu,” “Sada Japu Mai Ek Hi Naam,” and “Jago Hey Bajrang Bali.” The songs were performed by celebrated singers including Mohammed Rafi and Manna Dey. Khanna also wrote lyrics for films such as Maha Pawan Tirth Yatra (1975), featuring devotional songs, and Ek Aurat Do Joote (1978). His songwriting credits reflect his contribution to the Hindi film industry's musical tradition, particularly its devotional and mythological productions. Detailed biographical information about Uday Khanna's early life and personal background is limited in publicly available sources.