Irshad Kamil
Irshad Kamil | |
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 Irshad Kamil at the 1st Delhi Poetry Festival (organized by Poets Corner Group) in New Delhi on 19th January 2013 | |
| Born | 5 September 1971 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Lyricist, poet |
| Website | http://www.irshadkamil.com/ |
Irshad Kamil is an Indian Hindi/Urdu poet and lyricist.[1] He has written songs for many Bollywood hits like Jab We Met, Chameli, Love Aaj Kal, Rockstar [2], Aashiqui 2 and Raanjhana.
Early life
Irshad Kamil was born and brought up in a Muslim family at Malerkotla, Sangrur district, Punjab, India. He holds a Ph.D in Urdu Poetry.
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
Irsahd Kamil's poem has been featured in couple of poetry anthologies(English) by Poets Corner Group listed below
1. Musings: Mosaic - It featured 53 poets in total that includes other big names like Gulzar, Shashi Tharoor, Deepti Naval, Sandeep Nath, Dr.Sukrita Kumar paul apart from Kamil.
2. Inklinks - Featured 153 poets in total which include big names like A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, Gulzar, Ruskin Bond, Kapil Sibal, Vikram Seth, Shekhar Kapur, etc.
Filmography
| Movie | Release date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Highway | --- | Filming |
| Phata Poster Nikhla Hero | September 20, 2013 | Released |
| Raanjhnaa | June 21, 2013 | Released |
| Aashiqui 2 | April 26, 2013 | Released |
| Special Chabbis | February 8, 2013 | Released |
| Kaanchi | August 15, 2013 | In Production |
| Kochadaiyaan | December 12, 2012 | In Production |
| Son of Sardaar | November 13, 2012 | Released |
| Cocktail | July 13, 2012 | Released |
| Jodi Breakers | February 24, 2012 | Released |
| Rockstar | November 11, 2011 | Released |
| Mausam | September 23, 2011 | Released |
| Mere Brother Ki Dulhan | September 9, 2011 | Released |
| Kucch Luv Jaisaa | May 27, 2011 | Released |
| Yamla Pagla Deewana | January 14, 2011 | Released |
| Action Replayy | November 5, 2010 | Released |
| Aakrosh | October 15, 2010 | Released |
| Anjaana Anjaani | October 1, 2010 | Released |
| We Are Family | September 3, 2010 | Released |
| Help | August 13, 2010 | Released |
| Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai | July 30, 2010 | Released |
| Khatta Meetha | July 23, 2010 | Released |
| Tum Milo Toh Sahi | April 2, 2010 | Released |
| Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge? | February 26, 2010 | Released |
| De Dana Dan | November 27, 2009 | Released |
| Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani | November 6, 2009 | Released |
| Fast Forward | September 25, 2009 | Released |
| Toss | August 28, 2009 | Released |
| Love Aaj Kal | July 31, 2009 | Released |
| Hum Phirr Mileinge... | June 19, 2009 | Released |
| Aa Dekhen Zara | March 27, 2009 | Released |
| Kutti Chetan and Friends | 2009 | Released |
| A Wednesday! | September 5, 2008 | Released |
| Thodi Life Thoda Magic | June 27, 2008 | Released |
| Bhram | April 4, 2008 | Released |
| Tulsi | January 18, 2008 | Released |
| Jab We Met | October 26, 2007 | Released |
| Dhol | September 21, 2007 | Released |
| Kaisay Kahein | August 24, 2007 | Released |
| Gafla | October 6, 2006 | Released |
| Ahista Ahista | August 18, 2006 | Released |
| Neal 'n' Nikki | December 9, 2005 | Released |
| Karam | March 12, 2005 | Released |
| Socha Na Tha | March 4, 2005 | Released |
| Shabd | February 4, 2005 | Released |
| Chameli | January 9, 2004 | Released |
References
- ^ http://movies.rediff.com/report/2010/aug/30/review-music-anjaana-anjaani.htm
- ^ http://www.screenindia.com/news/irshad-kamil-hosts-success-party/591987/
- ^ Mishra, Somen (January 18, 2008). "Next Big Thing: Meet wordsmith Irshad Kamil". CNN IBN.
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