He wrote many patriotic songs and bhajans and recited them immediately prior to penning lyrics for Punjabi and Hindi films.
[1][2] Born on 13 April 1925 in Ferozpur district, Punjab, British India[2] in a Punjabi Hindu family as Barkatrai Malik.
[1] He took his professional name of Verma Malik on the advice of music director Hansraj Behl who helped him in the beginning of his career in the Indian film industry.
[1][2][3] The songs of Roti Kapda Aur Makaan (1974 film) were the biggest hits of his career.
[1] Film song Baaki kuchh bacha tau mehngai maar gayi finished No.