Irshad Kamil
| Irshad Kamil | |
|---|---|
|
Kamil at Delhi Poetry Festival on 19 January 2013 | |
| Born |
5 September 1971 Malerkotla, Sangrur district, Punjab, India |
| Occupation | Lyricist, poet |
| Website | http://www.irshadkamil.com/ |
Irshad Kamil is an Indian Hindi/Urdu poet and lyricist [1] best known for writing songs for Bollywood films including Jab We Met, Chameli, Love Aaj Kal, Rockstar,[2] Aashiqui 2 and Raanjhnaa.
Career
Kamil started his career by writing for television in 1998. After writing scripts for soaps such as Na Jaiyo Pardes and Kahan Se Kahan Tak, his first assignment in Mumbai was writing dialogue for Manish Goswami’s Kartavya. Soon followed Drishtaant, a serial produced and directed by Pankaj Kapur. Brought to Mumbai by producer Lekh Tandon, Kamil later worked with musician Sandesh Shandilya.[3] Kamil has won several awards for songs like Chor Bazari and Aaj Din Chadheya from Love Aaj Kal. He also wrote the lyrics for Imtiaz Ali's 2011 release Rockstar for which he has also been awarded the Filmfare Award for best lyrics for song Naadaan Parindey. Kamil has also been associated with English journalism.
Books
Irshad Kamil's poetry has been featured in poetry anthologies (English) published by Poets Corner Group:
- Musings: Mosaic features 53 poets, including Gulzar, Shashi Tharoor, Deepti Naval, and Sukrita Kumar Paul.
- Inklinks features 153 poets, including A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, Gulzar, Ruskin Bond, Tabish Khair, Vikram Seth, and Shekhar Kapur.
- Lamhey features 80 poets, including Gulzar and Rahat Indori.
Filmography
| Movie | Release date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Tamasha | 2015 | Released |
| Guddu Rangeela | 2015 | Released |
| Prem Ratan Dhan Payo | 2015 | Released |
| I | 14 January 2015 | Released |
| Happy New Year | 15 September 2014 | Released |
| Raja Natwarlal | 29 August 2014 | Released |
| Kochadaiyaan | 23 May 2014 | Released |
| Highway | 21 February 2014 | Released |
| Gunday | 14 February 2014 | Released |
| Phata Poster Nikhla Hero | 20 September 2013 | Released |
| Raanjhnaa | 21 June 2013 | Released |
| Aashiqui 2 | 26 April 2013 | Released |
| Special Chabbis | 8 February 2013 | Released |
| Kaanchi | 15 August 2013 | Released |
| Son of Sardaar | 13 November 2012 | Released |
| Cocktail | 13 July 2012 | Released |
| Jodi Breakers | 24 February 2012 | Released |
| Rockstar | 11 November 2011 | Released |
| Mausam | 23 September 2011 | Released |
| Mere Brother Ki Dulhan | 9 September 2011 | Released |
| Kucch Luv Jaisaa | 27 May 2011 | Released |
| Yamla Pagla Deewana | 14 January 2011 | Released |
| Action Replayy | 5 November 2010 | Released |
| Aakrosh | 15 October 2010 | Released |
| Anjaana Anjaani | 1 October 2010 | Released |
| We Are Family | 3 September 2010 | Released |
| Help | 13 August 2010 | Released |
| Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai | 30 July 2010 | Released |
| Khatta Meetha | 23 July 2010 | Released |
| Tum Milo Toh Sahi | 2 April 2010 | Released |
| Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge? | 26 February 2010 | Released |
| De Dana Dan | 27 November 2009 | Released |
| Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani | 6 November 2009 | Released |
| Fast Forward | 25 September 2009 | Released |
| Toss | 28 August 2009 | Released |
| Love Aaj Kal | 31 July 2009 | Released |
| Hum Phirr Mileinge... | 19 June 2009 | Released |
| Aa Dekhen Zara | 27 March 2009 | Released |
| Kutti Chetan and Friends | 2009 | Released |
| A Wednesday! | 5 September 2008 | Released |
| Thodi Life Thoda Magic | 27 June 2008 | Released |
| Bhram | 4 April 2008 | Released |
| Tulsi | 18 January 2008 | Released |
| Jab We Met | 26 October 2007 | Released |
| Dhol | 21 September 2007 | Released |
| Kaisay Kahein | 24 August 2007 | Released |
| Gafla | 6 October 2006 | Released |
| Ahista Ahista | 18 August 2006 | Released |
| Neal 'n' Nikki | 9 December 2005 | Released |
| Karam | 12 March 2005 | Released |
| Socha Na Tha | 4 March 2005 | Released |
| Shabd | 4 February 2005 | Released |
| Chameli | 9 January 2004 | Released |
References
4. ^http://movies.rediff.com/report/2009/nov/09/meet-lyricist-irshad-kamil.htm