A. M. Turaz

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A. M. Turaz
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A. M. Turaz at an event.
Born (1981-09-19) 19 September 1981 (age 43)
Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, India
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

Filmography

The following films feature lyrics by A. M. Turaz:[16]

Film Year
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
Sun Zara Yaseen Darbar
Kahan Hai Tu Yaseen Darbar
Rasia Sajan Ismail Darbar
Kyon Kho Gaye Reath Band

References

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