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Overview

Date of Birth:
18 August 1936, Dina, British India (now Pakistan) more
Mini Biography:
Gulzar is a writer, a lyricist, a director and, at heart, a poet. His films... more
Trivia:
Though an Urdu writer, there was a strong influence of Bengali literature... more
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Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 18 wins & 14 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(32 articles)
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Alternate Names:
Gulzar Bhai | Gulzar Deenvi | Sampooran Singh Kalra
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Filmography

Jump to filmography as: Writer, Soundtrack, Director, Actor, Music Department, Second Unit Director or Assistant Director, Producer, Thanks, Self
Writer:
  1. Billu (2009) (lyrics)
  2. Dus Kahaniyaan (2007) (dialogue) (story) (screenplay)
  3. Saathiya (2002) (dialogue)

  4. Hu Tu Tu (1999) (written by)
  5. Chachi 420 (1998) (dialogue)
  6. Maachis (1996) (written by)
  7. Rudaali (1993) (dialogue) (script)
    ... aka The Mourner (India: English title)
  8. Lekin... (1990) (writer)
    ... aka But...

  9. Mirza Ghalib (1988) (TV) (writer)
  10. Ijaazat (1987) (dialogue) (screenplay)
    ... aka Consent (International: English title: informal title)
    ... aka Guest (International: English title)
  11. Zevar (1987) (dialogue) (screenplay)
    ... aka Jewels
  12. Ek Pal (1986) (dialogue) (screenplay)
    ... aka A Moment (India: English title)
  13. New Delhi Times (1986) (writer)
  14. Masoom (1983) (writer)
    ... aka Innocent
  15. Sadma (1983) (dialogue)
  16. Angoor (1982) (dialogue) (screenplay)
  17. Namkeen (1982) (dialogue) (written by)
  18. Baseraa (1981) (dialogue) (screenplay)
  19. Khubsoorat (1980) (dialogue)
    ... aka Beautiful (India: English title: literal title)

  20. Griha Pravesh (1979) (dialogue) (script)
    ... aka The Housewarming
  21. Meera (1979) (dialogue) (screenplay)
  22. Devata (1978) (written by)
    ... aka Devta (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration)
  23. Kitaab (1977) (writer)
  24. Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein (1977) (written by)
  25. Jallian Wala Bagh (1977) (dialogue) (screenplay)
  26. Mausam (1975) (dialogue) (written by)
  27. Faraar (1975) (written by)
  28. Khushboo (1975) (dialogue) (written by)
  29. Aandhi (1975) (dialogue) (screenplay)
    ... aka Storm (International: English title: informal literal title)
  30. Chupke Chupke (1975) (dialogue) (screenplay)
  31. Namak Haraam (1973) (dialogue) (screenplay)
    ... aka The Ungrateful
    ... aka Traitor
  32. Achanak (1973) (written by)
  33. Parichay (1972) (written by)
  34. Bawarchi (1972) (dialogue)
  35. Haar Jeet (1972) (dialogue) (screenplay)
  36. Koshish (1972) (written by)
  37. Anand (1971) (dialogue) (screenplay)
  38. Guddi (1971) (dialogue) (screenplay) (story)
    ... aka Darling Child
  39. Mere Apne (1971) (written by)

  40. Khamoshi (1969) (dialogue)
  41. Aashirwad (1968) (dialogue)
    ... aka The Blessing (International: English title)
  42. Sunghursh (1968) (dialogue)
    ... aka Sangharsh (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration)
    ... aka Sunghursh (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration)
  43. Shagird (1967) (dialogue)
Soundtrack:
  1. Billu (2009) (lyrics: "Billu Bhayankar", "Khudaya Khair", "You Get Me Rocking & Reeling")
  2. Yuvvraaj (2008) (lyrics: "Main Hoon Yuvvraaj", "Tu Meri Dost Hai", "Shano Shano", "Tu Muskura", "Mastam Mastam", "Zindagi", "Dil Ka Rishta", "Manmohini Morey", "Shano - Remix")
  3. Slumdog Millionaire (2008) (lyrics: "Jai Ho")
  4. Jhoom Barabar Jhoom (2007) (lyrics: "Jhoom Barabar Jhoom", "Jhoom", "JBJ", "Ticket to Hollywood", "Kiss of Love", "Bol Na Halke Halke")
    ... aka Dance Baby Dance (India: English title: literal title)
    ... aka J.B.J. (India: English title: promotional abbreviation)
  5. Guru (2007) (lyrics: "Barso Re", "Ay Hairathe", "Jaage Rahe", "Ek Lo Ek Muft", "Maiyya Maiyya", "Tere Bin", "Baazi Laga", "Shauk Hai", "Dhoom Dhamaka")
    ... aka Gurukant (India: Telugu title)
    ... aka Mani Ratnam's Guru (India: English title: complete title)
  6. Inside Man (2006) (writer: "Chaiyya Chaiyya - Bollywood Joint", "Chaiyya Chaiyya")
  7. Paheli (2005) (lyrics: "Dhire Jalna", "Kangana Re", "Khaali Hai Tere Bina", "Phir Raat Kati", "Minnat Kare", "Laaga Re Jal Laaga")
    ... aka The Dilemma (UK: TV title)
    ... aka The Riddle (International: English title)
  8. Bunty Aur Babli (2005) (lyrics: "Dhadak Dhadak", "Chup Chup Ke", "Nach Baliye", "Bunty Aur Babli", "Kajra Re")
    ... aka B.N.B. (India: English title: promotional abbreviation)
  9. Saathiya (2002) (lyrics: "Saathiya", "Aye Udi Udi", "Chhalka Chhalka Re", "Chupke Se", "Mera Yaar Mila De", "O Humdum Soniyo Re", "Naina Milaike", "Mangalyam", "Chori Pe Chori")
  10. Fiza (2000) (lyrics: "Aaja Mahiya", "Tu Fiza Hai", "Na Leke Jao")

  11. Dil Se.. (1998) (lyrics: "Chal Chaiyya Chaiyya", "Thaiyya Thaiyya", "Jiya Jale, Jaan Chale", "Dil Se Re", "E Ajnabi", "Satrangi Re")
    ... aka From the Heart (USA)
    ... aka Prema Tho (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
    ... aka Uyire (India: Tamil title: dubbed version)
  12. Maachis (1996) (lyrics: "Chhoddh Aaye Hum", "Tum Gaye", "Yaad Na Aaye", "Aey Hawaa", "Pani Pani Re", "Tum Gaye (m)", "Bhej Kahaar", "Chappa Chappa Charkha Chale")
  13. Maya (1993) (lyrics: "Ek Haseen Nigah Ka (F)", "Khud Se Baatein", "Ye Shahar Bada", "O Dil Banjare", "Ek Haseen Nigah Ka (M)", "Mere Sarhane Jalao Sapne", "Chayya Jagi")
    ... aka Maya Memsaab
    ... aka Maya: The Enchanting Illusion
  14. Lekin... (1990) (writer: "Yaara Sili Sili Biraha Ki Raat Ka Jalna")
    ... aka But...

  15. Mirza Ghalib (1988) (TV) (performer: "Ibteda")
  16. Khubsoorat (1980) (lyrics: "Sun Sun Sun Didi Tere Liye Ek Rishta Aaya Hai", "Kayda Kayda (Kaayada Kaayada)", "Piya Banwari", "Sa(a)re Niyam Tod Do")
    ... aka Beautiful (India: English title: literal title)

  17. Ratnadeep (1979) (writer: "aisa ho to kaisa hogaa", "kabhi kabhi sapanaa lagataa hai", "ho saajan aaye ho", "man bahak rahaa hai baar baar")
    ... aka The Jewelled Lamp
  18. Khatta Meetha (1978) (writer: "THODA HAI THODE KI JAROORAT HAI", "TUMSE MILA THA PYAR KUCH ACHHE NASEEB THE HAM UN DINO AMEER THE", "YE JEENA HAI ANGUR KA DANA KUCH KHATTA HAI KUCH MEETHA HAI")
    ... aka Sweet and Sour
  19. Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein (1977) (writer: "ghunghta gira hai zara ghunghta utha de")
  20. Shaque (1976) (lyrics: "Haath Choda Kar Door Chala Hai")
  21. Parichay (1972) (lyrics: "Beeti Na Bitai Raina")
  22. Koshish (1972) (lyrics: "Soja Baba Mere", "Humse Hai Watan Hamara")
  23. Anand (1971) (lyrics: "Maine tere liye hi saat rang ke sapne", "Na jiya laage na")

  24. Khamoshi (1969) (lyrics: "Tum Pukar Lo, Tumhara Intezar Hai", "Woh Shaam Kuch Ajeeb Thi", "Hum ne dekhi hai un Ankhon ki mehekti khushboo")
  25. Do Dooni Char (1968) (writer: "Hawaon pe Likh Do Hawaon Ke Naam")
Director:
  1. Hu Tu Tu (1999)
  2. Maachis (1996)
  3. Pandit Bhimsen Joshi (1992)
  4. Lekin... (1990)
    ... aka But...
  5. Ustad Amjad Ali Khan (1990)

  6. Libaas (1988)
  7. Mirza Ghalib (1988) (TV)
  8. Ijaazat (1987)
    ... aka Consent (International: English title: informal title)
    ... aka Guest (International: English title)
  9. Ek Akar (1985)
  10. Aika (1984)
  11. Suniye (1984)
  12. Angoor (1982)
  13. Namkeen (1982)
  14. Sahira (1980)

  15. Meera (1979)
  16. Kitaab (1977)
  17. Kinara (1977)
  18. Mausam (1975)
  19. Khushboo (1975)
  20. Aandhi (1975)
    ... aka Storm (International: English title: informal literal title)
  21. Achanak (1973)
  22. Parichay (1972)
  23. Koshish (1972)
  24. Mere Apne (1971)
Actor:
  1. Yuvvraaj (2008) .... Special Appearance
  2. Raincoat (2004) (voice) .... Poetry

  3. Jallian Wala Bagh (1977) .... Suneel

  4. Yaadgaar (1947)
  5. Amaanat (1943)
  6. Prem Nagar (1940)

  7. Imperial Mail (1939)
  8. Gramophone Singer (1938)
  9. Teen Sau Din Ke Baad (1938)
    ... aka 300 Days and After
  10. Kulvadhu (1937)
    ... aka Daughter-in-Law
  11. Deccan Queen (1936)
  12. Grama Kanya (1936)
    ... aka Village Girl
  13. Lagna Bandhan (1936)
    ... aka Forbidden Bride (India: English title)
  14. Dr. Madhurika (1935)
    ... aka Modern Wife
  15. Marde Maidan (1935)
  16. Maut Ka Toofan (1935)
  17. Shaher Ka Jadoo (1934)
    ... aka Lure of the City (India: English title)
  18. Chandrahasa (1933)
Music Department:
  1. Ishqiya (2009) (post-production) (lyrics)

  2. Yuvvraaj (2008) (lyrics)

  3. Dil Se.. (1998) (lyrics)
    ... aka From the Heart (USA)
    ... aka Prema Tho (India: Telugu title: dubbed version)
    ... aka Uyire (India: Tamil title: dubbed version)

  4. Thodisi Bewafaii (1980) (lyrics)
    ... aka Thodisi Bewafai (India: Hindi title: alternative transliteration)

  5. Mausam (1975) (lyricist)
  6. Aandhi (1975) (lyricist)
    ... aka Storm (International: English title: informal literal title)
  7. Anand (1971) (lyricist: songs)

  8. Shriman Satyawadi (1960) (lyricist) (as Gulzar Deenvi)
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director:
  1. Bandini (1963) (assistant director)
  2. Kabuliwala (1961) (chief assistant director)
    ... aka Tagore's Kabuliwala (India: English title: literal title)
  3. Shriman Satyawadi (1960) (assistant director) (as Gulzar Deenvi)
Producer:
  1. Kitaab (1977) (producer)
  2. Kinara (1977) (producer)
Thanks:
  1. Raincoat (2004) (thanks) (as Gulzar Bhai)
Self:
  1. The 81st Annual Academy Awards (2009) (TV) .... Himself - Winner: Best Original Song

  2. Wajood (1998) .... Himself (presenting award)
  3. Chachi 420 (1998) (uncredited) .... Himself (cameo appearance during end credits)

  4. Griha Pravesh (1979) .... Himself
    ... aka The Housewarming

Additional Details

Genres:
Drama | Family | Musical | Romance more
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How come he wasn't on stage during the Oscars? ss1327
Sir, please come back with a film written-directed by yourself satyanshu_singh
Shocked anupam_nift
His lyrics so simple yet so complex rohit4165
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