The Rainbow Lyricists –
Poets Who Wove Thoughts in Music
[Anand Bakshi, Hasrat Jaipuri, Gopaldas Neeraj,
Majrooh Sultanpuri, Nida Fazli, Shakeel Badayuni, Yogesh]
🎵 Songs that don’t just touch your heart… they shape your life.
Come experience lyrics that stay with you long after the music fades.
What if your favourite retro songs weren’t just about nostalgia—but about navigation?
The Rainbow Lyricists is not another musical evening. It’s a thoughtfully curated deep-dive into lyrics that can actually change the way you see life. Through the timeless words of Anand Bakshi, Hasrat Jaipuri, Gopaldas Neeraj, Majrooh Sultanpuri, Nida Fazli, Shakeel Badayuni, and Yogesh, this experience blends music with meaning—designed especially for those who seek more than just entertainment.
These are songs that speak of resilience, acceptance, love with dignity, self-awareness, humanity, and inner peace. Lyrics that don’t just help you feel, but help you grow.
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Anand Bakshi
Anand Bakshi’s simplicity carried profound life-wisdom. Beneath accessible words lay acceptance, resilience, and emotional balance. His songs often guided listeners to endure, adapt, and find meaning in ordinary life—turning everyday experiences into quiet lessons on living with grace.
Hasrat Jaipuri
Hasrat Jaipuri blended romance with dignity and emotional clarity. His lyrics elevated love beyond longing into respect, patience, and inner refinement. Even in pain, his words encouraged composure and sincerity, shaping a sensitive yet grounded approach to relationships and life.
Gopaldas Neeraj
Neeraj brought a philosophical depth rooted in poetic purity. His songs reflected impermanence, purpose, and inner awakening. With gentle introspection, he urged listeners to rise above illusions and live meaningfully, making poetry a pathway to self-realisation.
Majrooh Sultanpuri
Majrooh’s writing balanced rebellion with responsibility. While youthful and expressive, his lyrics often carried progressive thought, self-respect, and emotional intelligence. He inspired a spirit that feels deeply, yet stands firm—channeling emotions into constructive, life-affirming directions.
Nida Fazli
Nida Fazli’s poetry spoke directly to the soul with disarming simplicity. He explored life’s truths—loneliness, belonging, humanity—with clarity and compassion. His words gently nudged listeners toward awareness, acceptance, and a deeper, more mindful engagement with life.
Shakeel Badayuni
Shakeel’s lyrics were steeped in grace, devotion, and moral beauty. Whether romantic or spiritual, his words upheld purity of emotion and faith in higher values. His poetry nurtured humility and reverence, guiding listeners toward inner richness and ethical living.
Yogesh
Yogesh wrote with introspective honesty and emotional restraint. His songs often reflected self-reflection, contentment, and quiet strength. He encouraged looking inward, accepting life as it is, and finding peace within—offering a calm, thoughtful approach to personal growth.
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Whether it’s Bakshi’s grounded wisdom, Neeraj’s philosophical depth, Nida Fazli’s piercing simplicity, or Yogesh’s introspective calm—each segment brings alive poetry that feels surprisingly relevant even today.
Expect a seamless flow of iconic songs, insightful narration, and reflective moments—creating an experience that connects generations:
🎧 For youth seeking clarity
🎙️ For retro lovers seeking depth
💭 For anyone looking to pause and reconnect
This is where old songs meet new meaning.
Note: The seven lyricists featured are a subjective, theme-based selection for this edition. We deeply respect the vast legacy of many other legendary lyricists and will be celebrating them in upcoming GraTribute sessions.
Event Venue
Excel Hall-Oasis Valleys: Vadodara, Oasis Valleys, Taluka- Dabhoi, Juna Mandva Road, Chanod, Vadodara, Gujarat 391105, India
INR 1000
