Popular worldwide by the pen name Gulzar, Padma Bhushan Sampooran Singh Kalra is a visible force in Urdu poetry and his lyrics have ruled the Indian entertainment industry for decades. Apart from an ace lyricist and poet, Gulzar is also a critically acclaimed filmmaker and writer, whose awe-inspiring body of work has made him irreplaceable. In 2009, the prolific writer won the Academy Award and Golden Globe for his song "Jai Ho" from Danny Boyle's drama film Slumdog Billionaire.