Renowned poet and lyricist Goapl Das Neeraj has passed away at the age of 93. He was ailing for a long time.
Neeraj was born on 4 January 1925 in Puravali near Mahewa of Etawah in Uttar Pradesh. He was a receipient of Padma Awards as well.
He was also known for his work on Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Chanda Aur Bijli and Patanga.
Tributes have started to pour in for the legend, who’s no more.
Neeraj said this about himself:
इतने बदनाम हुए हम तो इस ज़माने में, लगेंगी आपको सदियाँ हमें भुलाने में।
न पीने का सलीका न पिलाने का शऊर, ऐसे भी लोग चले आये हैं मयखाने में॥— S lrfan Habib (@irfhabib) July 19, 2018
Gopal Das Neeraj Woh Hum Na The Singer Rafi Music Iqbal Qureshi https://t.co/jJiJVFMxGM via @YouTube
— Richa Nigam (@Richanjgd) July 19, 2018
Famous hindi poet Niraj is no more expired in AIIMS at ripe age of 94 , wrote some compelling and beautiful poetry, expressing my grief
— Maj Gen Daljeet Pathania (@daljeet1954) July 19, 2018
Great poet Gopal Das Niraj passes away..fortunately I got change to hear him in Allahabad University..Iconic poet has given a lot to the literature..may God rest departed soul in peace..#RIPGopalDasNiraj@SinghShaship
— Amit Singh (@Amitsingh_dtl) July 19, 2018
Sad demise of 94 yr old shri Niraj most famous lyricist poet. He has carved the years of post 60 era. We all, whole country will miss him
— Dr. Pranav Pandya (@ppandya2011) July 19, 2018
Poet, lyricist Goapl Das Neeraj dies, end of an era
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