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was often the lyricist for Usha Khanna, and wrote most of the lyrics for her songs. He directed and produced eleven movies she scored the music for. Usha Khanna was married to Sawan Kumar Tak but later they separated though remained on good terms. Usha Khanna remained quite active as a composer and
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117:(1959). She received a
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840:Lohe Ke Haath (1990)
794:Saat Bijliyan (1988)
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720:Captain Barry (1984)
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591:Ab Kya Hua (1977)
534:Naag Pooja (1971)
477:Simla Road (1969)
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