Sayyed Usman, known by his pen name Aish Kanwal (1940–2005), was an Indian poet and Bollywood lyricist. He wrote ghazals and nazms in Urdu and Hindi. His work was presented at literary gatherings, including mushairas, and published in literary magazines.
Kanwal studied poetry under Kaif Partapgardi. His only student was Anjum Lucknowi, whom he guided from 1987 to 2005 in reading and writing poetry. Together, they participated in numerous mushairas and kavi sammelans across India, including locations such as Kurla (Mumbai), Aurangabad, Nasik Road, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh.
He maintained professional associations with literary and film personalities, including Nida Fazli, Mohammad Rafi, Yunus Malik (Director), Raza Murad, Talat Mahmood, and Ravinder Jain (Musician).
Kanwal served as the Sadar of Bazm-e-Shura, an organization dedicated to promoting Urdu literature through activities such as mushairas and kavi sammelans.
Selected Film Songs:
• “Main Toh Tere Haseen Khayalon Mein Kho Gaya” – Sangram (1965) – Mohammed Rafi
• “Ho Masti Mein Dole Jiya” – Sangram (1965) – Lata Mangeshkar
• “Nikla Saiyan Chalbaaz Re” – Sangram (1965) – Lata Mangeshkar
• “Gham Ka Sataya Hua” – Abu Kaliya (1990) – Mohammed Rafi
• “Ya Mohammad Kamli Wale” – Lubna (1982) – Mohammed Rafi
• “Jane Teri Baton Mein Jadoo” – Abu Kaliya (1990) – Dilraj Kaur
• “Utho Aye Momino Mahe Ramzan Aaya” – Abu Kaliya (1990) – Mohammed Rafi
• “Chand Mera Badalo Mein” – Pathan (1962) – Talat Mahmood
• “Hum Tum Pe Mar” – Mandir Masjid – Mohammed Rafi, Anuradha Paudwal, Jaani Babu Qawwal
Death: 2005, Nasik Road, Maharashtra, India – Blood cancer
Kanwal’s contributions to Urdu literature and Bollywood film lyrics were factual and professional, focusing on poetry, literary events, and songwriting.
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