A. M. Turaz
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Born | Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, India |
19 September 1981
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | Lyricist, Film Writer, Creative Director & Poet |
Years active | 2001-present |
A.M. Turaz is an Indian poet and lyricist in who has worked in television and film.[1] He has written the lyrics for a number of Bollywood films including Kudiyon Ka Hai Zamaana of 2007, The Unforgettable of 2009 and Guzaarish of 2010.[2][3] The songs "Tera Zikr", "Udi" , "Kabhi Jo Badal Barse" and "Tere liye mere kareem" from Wazir being the most well known.[4]
Early life
A. M. Turaz was born in a Muslim family on 19 September, 1981 at Sambhaleheda village in Miranpur Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh. After completing his studies, he came to Mumbai to become a writer.
Career
Turaz started his career by writing for television in 2005. After writing scripts for soaps as assistant writer, his first assignment in Mumbai was writing lyrics for film Kudiyon Ka Hai Zamana in 2006. This was followed by Jail, Guzarish, Chakravyuh and Jackpot. His songs like "Udi.." and "Kabhi Jo Badal Barse" got lot of attention.[5] Turaz written Chakravyuh song "Tata, Birla, Ambani". On this song producer Prakash Jha got legal notice from Birla and Ambani.[6] He was criticised due to his lyrics in film Chakravyuh.[7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14]
Books
- Lamhe (लम्हे), an anthology of Hindi poetry was published by Poets Corner Group.[15]
Filmography
The following films feature lyrics by A. M. Turaz:[16]
Film | Year |
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Kudiyon Ka Hai Zamaana | 2006 |
Khallas: The Beginning of End | 2007 |
Ruslan | 2009 |
Wada Raha | 2009 |
Jail | 2009 |
Mumbai 118 | 2010 |
Guzaarish | 2010 |
Khwaab | 2011 |
Lanka | 2011 |
Ghost | 2012 |
will you marry me | 2012 |
Chakravyuh | 2012 |
Jeet lenge jahan | 2013 |
Baat Bann Gayi | 2013 |
David | 2013 |
Jackpot | 2013 |
The Unforgettable | 2014 |
3 A.M. | 2014 |
Traffic | TBA |
zindagi on the rocks | TBA |
Romeo idiot jathani juliet | TBA |
1:13:7 (Ek Tera Sath) | TBA |
Phataak | TBA |
Direct Ishq | TBA |
Bajirao Mastani | 2015 |
Wazir | 2016 |
Albums
Album | Music Director |
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Sun Zara | Yaseen Darbar |
Kahan Hai Tu | Yaseen Darbar |
Rasia Sajan | Ismail Darbar |
Kyon Kho Gaye | Reath Band |
References
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