Mukesh Masoom’s Songs Are Like Cool Shade in a Scorching Desert
— Mumbai Bureau
At a time when Bollywood is facing a drought of meaningful stories and powerful lyrics, lyricist Mukesh Kumar Masoom offers a refreshing oasis of hope. While most music companies are busy remixing old superhits, Mukesh Masoom’s songs brim with freshness, emotion, and literary elegance.
Mukesh Kumar Masoom is one of those rare lyricists whose songs are recorded regularly, and top-level singers are eager to collaborate with him. According to critics, his lyrics touch the heart and reach deep into the soul.
Renowned music director Rafiq Raja, who has composed music for dozens of his songs, says, “Mukesh Masoom creates magic with words.” Music composer Harsh Boss adds, “Mukesh Masoom’s writing is like sunlight in the darkness.”
Mukesh Kumar Masoom is a highly educated writer — he holds an M.A., L.L.B., and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Political Science. This intellectual depth clearly reflects in his songs, ghazals, and stories.
His recently released song “Breakup Party”, launched by Shemaroo Music, has received special appreciation. Lines like “Plant the trees of hope, rise with a new sun” inspire today’s youth and offer a new direction.
Many prominent singers have lent their voices to his songs, including Padma Shri Udit Narayan, Padma Shri Kumar Sanu, Mohammad Aziz, Anup Jalota, Mamta Sharma, Palak Muchhal, Sameer Khan, Shabab Sabri, and Altamash Faridi.
Veteran producer-director Iqbal Durrani, and music composers Vaishno Deva and Aman Shlok, also consider him their favorite lyricist.
Such is the demand for Mukesh Masoom’s work that his songs are recorded almost daily — often even two songs in a single day. And this is happening at a time when the industry is struggling with a serious shortage of quality lyrics.
Mukesh Mason’s writing is a true cultural treasure of Indian music in today’s time.
