Gulzar
Writing · Lyricist · Dialogue · Screenplay
Born Aug 18, 1934 · Jhelum, Punjab, Pakistan
Active 1940–present · Awards: Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Academy Award for Best Original Song, Padma Bhushan, Filmfare Award for Best Dialogue, Filmfare Award for Best Dialogue, Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist, Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist, Zee Cine Award for Best Lyricist
Sampooran Singh Kalra known popularly by his pen name Gulzar, is an Indian poet, lyricist, musician, composer and film director. Born in Jhelum District in British India (now in Pakistan) his family moved to India after partition.
Filmography
Kurukshetra: The Great War of Mahabharata (2025) — LyricistO'Romeo (2026) — LyricistGustaakh Ishq (2025) — LyricistCrazxy (2025) — LyricistSlumdog Millionaire (2008) — LyricistDrishyam (2015) — LyricistHaider (2014) — LyricistTalvar (2015) — LyricistDear Zindagi (2016) — LyricistRaazi (2018) — LyricistDil Se.. (1998) — LyricistAnand (1971) — Screenplay · Dialogue · LyricistGol Maal (1979) — LyricistThe Sky Is Pink (2019) — LyricistGuru (2007) — LyricistOmkara (2006) — LyricistKaminey (2009) — LyricistSatya (1998) — LyricistChupke Chupke (1975) — Screenplay · DialogueChachi 420 (1997) — Dialogue · LyricistDarlings (2022) — LyricistBillu (2009) — LyricistMaqbool (2003) — LyricistRaincoat (2004) — Poetry (voice)