Veteran lyricist Anwar Sagar breathed his last at Mumbai's Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital on Wednesday afternoon. He was 70. Unconfirmed reports state that he was suffering from age-related ailments.

Mourning his demise, Indian Performing Right Society Limited (IPRS) tweeted on Wednesday: "Veteran lyricist and IPRS member Anwar Sagar has passed away. Known for writing songs like 'Vaadaa Raha Sanam', he also penned lyrics for iconic movies like #Vijaypath & #Yaraana. Our thoughts & prayers are with his family in this difficult time. May his soul #RIP."