Lyricist Manoj Muntashir reveals about his first heartbreak; says, “That actually made me a poet”

Manoj Muntashir is one of the most sought-after lyricists of the music industry. He had penned songs like ‘Galliyan’, ‘Tere Sang Yaara’, ‘Kaun Tujhe’, ‘Dil Meri Na Sune’, ‘Phir Bhi Tumko Chaahunga’ and ‘Teri Mitti’ and the latest is ‘Dil Tod Ke’ that is crooned by B Praak.

Recently, we had a conversation with Manoj where he said that he turned into poet because of his first heartbreak. He said, “My first heartbreak happened when I was in 12th standard and that is actually what made me a poet. My girlfriend came to me and asked me to return all the letters and photographs. When I asked the reason, she said her father didn’t like me. That was the first time when I wrote my first ‘nazm’.”

Manoj feels that heartbreak is not a bad thing as we get energy when things break. “Agar dil toota hain, toh bohot sari energy paida hoti hain,” said Manoj.

You can watch the interview from 11:57.

Manoj is planning to release some independent music with Rochak Kohli and in the next three-four months, they are releasing those. Manoj feels that in that kind of songs that don’t need to cater to any mood or demand. ‘There is a purity and innocence in that,” said Manoj.

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