Abbas Tyrewala (born 15 May 1974) is an Indian screenwriter, lyricist and director. After making his mark as a screenwriter and dialogue writer in the early 2000s, with award-winning films such as ''

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'' (2003) and '' Munnabhai M.B.B.S.'' (2003). He made his debut as a director in 2008 with the romantic comedy film '' Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na'' which became a critical and commercial hit and also featured an acclaimed soundtrack by

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Biography

Abbas Tyrewala was born in

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on 15 Mary 1974. He began working as a lyricist for the 2000 film '' Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar!!'' and 2001 film ''

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'' before writing dialogues for films starting with ''Asoka'' (2001). He made his directorial debut in 2008 with the comedy film '' Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na'', starring

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. His second directorial was the 2010 film '' Jhootha Hi Sahi'', starring

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Filmography

Awards

* 2004: Filmfare Best Dialogue Award: '' Munnabhai M.B.B.S.'' * 2004: Zee Cine Award for Best Dialogue: '' Munnabhai M.B.B.S.'' * 2005: GIFA Best Screenplay Award: ''

'' * 2005: Zee Cine Award for Best Screenplay: ''

'' (with

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)

References

External links

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Abbas Tyrewala: a one-man show
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