Kausar Munir
Kausar Munir is an Indian lyricist, screen writer in Bollywood.[1]
Early life
She was born and brought up in Bandra, Mumbai. She graduated in English Literature from Xavier’s College, Mumbai.[2] She always had a passion for music and songs.
She was married to Nirmal Pandey in 1997, the couple divorced in 2000.
Kausar Munir is married to Naveen Pandita from 2001. They have a daughter Sophie Pandita.
Career
Kausar started working in media and started doing some research work. Kausar Munir is a lyricist who started her career in television with writing for the television serial Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin. She went on to write Falak Tak for the film Tashan, followed by songs for Ishaqzaade, Ek Tha Tiger, Dhoom 3. She has also worked as a language consultant for the film English Vinglish. She has penned down several lyrics for Bollywood movies. .[3]
Filmography
- 2015 Phantom (lyricist and dialogue)
- 2015 Bajrangi Bhaijaan (lyricist and dialogue)
- 2015 Shamitabh
- 2015 Tevar
- 2014 Heropanti
- 2014 Main Tera Hero (lyricist)
- 2014 Youngistaan
- 2014 Jai Ho (lyricist)
- 2013 Dhoom: 3 (lyricist)
- 2013 Bullett Raja (lyricist)
- 2013 Gori Tere Pyaar Mein (lyricist)
- 2013 Ishkq in Paris (lyricist)
- 2013 Nautanki Saala! (lyricist)
- 2012 Ajab Gazabb Love (lyricist)
- 2012 Ek Tha Tiger (lyrics by)
- 2012 Ishaqzaade (lyricist)
- 2010 Anjaana Anjaani (lyrics: "Anjaana Anjaani")
- 2008 Tashan (lyrics: "Falak Tak") [4]
Awards
- Nomination: Best Lyricist Filmfare Awards(2014)
- Nomination: Best Lyricist Radio Mirchi Awards (2014)
- Winner: Best Lyricist Stardust Awards (2014)
- Winner: Best Lyricist Star Screen Awards (2014)
- Winner : Best Lyricist Zee Cine Award(2013)
- Winner : Standout Performance By Lyricist Stardust Award(2013)
- Winner : Standout Performance By Lyricist Stardust Award(2009)
References
- ↑ "Kausar Munir on being a female lyricist and writing for Salman Khan".
- ↑ "Kausar Munir : When I was a child and asked what did I want to be…I said "I want to be happy".". Hindustan Times. 2013-01-28. Retrieved 2014-06-21.
- ↑ http://doonlitfest.in/?page_id=12
- ↑ "Kausar Munir Filmography".