Faaiz Anwar is an Indian poet and lyricist who has written songs for popular movies including
Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin,
Saajan,
Tum Bin,
Jab We Met,
Dabangg, and
Rowdy Rathore.
Career
Anwar entered the Hindi music industry by chance. In 1989, on a sightseeing visit to Bombay, he happened to meet
Roop Kumar Rathod. Impressed by his Shayri, Roop Kumar Rathore introduced him to
Mahesh Bhatt
Mahesh Bhatt (born 20 September 1948) is an Indian film director, producer and screenwriter known for his works in Hindi cinema. A stand-out film from his earlier period is '' Saaransh'' (1984), screened at the 14th Moscow International Film ...
. And, Mahesh Bhatt was so impressed by his Shayari that he asked to join the Film Industry and even promised to give the break.
And Mahesh Bhatt kept his promise. Mahesh Bhatt was working on a subject and had the music ready for a song but wanted Shayri with a touch of sensibility and human feel. He tried many established lyricists but they could not satiate Mahesh Bhatt's demanding soul. He asked Faaiz Anwaar to write lyrics. In 40 min. what Faaiz Anwaar wrote, went to become musical milestone of Music Industry. This was the title song "
Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin" which stayed on the top of the most popular Radio Programme Cibaca Geetmala for almost two years. Soon, followed musical hit film of the year "
Imtihaan" and
Saajan” which consolidated his place in the Film Industry. He was nominated for Best Lyricist for his debut song "Dil Hai Ke Maanta Nahi" (Film: Dil Hai Ke Maanta Nahin), "Is Tarah Aashiqui Ka Asar... (Film: Imtehan), and "Tere Mast Mast Do Nain" (Film: Dabangg) in Filmfare awards, Zee awards.
Filmography
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Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin
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Saajan
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Jaanam
''Jaanam'' is a 1993 Indian Hindi-language film directed by debutante Vikram Bhatt. It stars Rahul Roy and Pooja Bhatt. It has a critically and publicly acclaimed soundtrack by Anu Malik. This movie was a remake of cult classic '' Bobby (1973 ...
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Aaja Meri Jaan (1993)
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Kasam Teri Kasam (1993)
Kasam may refer to:
* Kasam (1988 film), ''Kasam'' (1988 film), an Indian film
* Kasam (1992 film), ''Kasam'' (1992 film), a Nepalese film
* Kasam (2001 film), ''Kasam'' (2001 film), an Indian film
* ''Kasamm'', a 2000 Indian drama series by Ekta K ...
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Tum Karo Vaada (1993)
Tum or TUM can refer to:
Education
* Technical University of Munich (german: links=no, Technische Universität München)
** TUM Institute for Advanced Study
** TUM Asia
* Technological University (Mandalay)
* The University of Manila
Places
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Do Dilon Ka Sangam (1993)
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Shabnam
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Tehquiqat
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Karan (1994)
Karan may refer to:
People
* Karan (given name), an Indian given name
* Karan (caste), an Indian caste
* Karan Kayastha, a community of Kayastha in Bihar, India
* Karan (surname)
Places
* Karan, Iran (disambiguation), a name for various vil ...
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Kanoon (1994)
''Kanoon'' () is a 1960 Indian Hindi-language courtroom drama film, Directed by B. R. Chopra. The film stars Rajendra Kumar, Nanda, Ashok Kumar, Mehmood, Shashikala, Jeevan and Om Prakash. The film presents a case against capital punishment, ...
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Vijaypath
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Naaraaz
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Imtihaan
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Hum Hain Bemisaal
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The Gambler
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The Don
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Haqeeqat
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Surakshaa
''Surakksha'' (English: ''Protection'') is a 1979 Hindi- language film directed by Ravikant Nagaich. The film stars Mithun Chakraborty, Ranjeeta, Jeevan, Jagdeep, Iftekhar, and Aruna Irani. Based as a spy thriller (with hero's code of Gunmaster ...
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Hulchul
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Ram Aur Shyam (1996)
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Dil Kitna Nadan Hai (1997)
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Iski Topi Uske Sarr
''Iski Topi Uske Sarr'' (transl. ''My Hat, Your Head'') is a 1998 Indian Bollywood film directed by Raju Mavani and produced by Nitin Mavani. It stars Sharad Kapoor, Mukul Dev and Divya Dutta in pivotal roles.
Cast
* Sharad Kapoor as Jai Malhot ...
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Aakrosh
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Humse Badhkar Kaun
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Bade Dilwala (1999)
''Bade Dilwala'' () is a 1999 Indian Hindi-language romance film produced and directed by Shakeel Noorani. The film is a remake of the 1994 Hollywood movie '' It Could Happen to You''. It stars Sunil Shetty and Priya Gill in pivotal roles. It is ...
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Hello Brother
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Papa The Great (2000)
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Baaghi
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Tum Bin
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Yeh Zindagi Ka Safar (2001)
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Pyaasa
''Pyaasa'' (; ) is a 1957 Indian Hindi drama film directed and produced by Guru Dutt, who stars alongside Mala Sinha, Waheeda Rehman, Rehman, and Johnny Walker. Set in Calcutta, it focuses on the disillusioned Urdu poet Vijay (Dutt), whose ...
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Gunaah
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Maine Dil Tujhko Diya
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Khel – No Ordinary Game
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Khwahish
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Koi Mere Dil Mein
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Chand Bujh Gaya
''Chand Bujh Gaya'' ( en, The Moon Is Eclipsed) is a 2005 Indian Hindi-language drama thriller film directed by Sharique Minhaj in his directorial debut and featuring Faisal Khan and Shama Sikander in leading roles. The film is set against the ba ...
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Saathi
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Zindagi Tere Naam
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Jab We Met
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Dabangg
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Rowdy Rathore
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Yeh Jo Mohabbat Hai
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Anuradha Anuradha may refer to:
Film
* ''Anuradha'' (1940 film), a 1940 Bollywood film
* ''Anuradha'' (1960 film), a 1960 Hindi-language film
* ''Anuradha'' (1967 film), a 1967 Indian Kannada film
* ''Anuradha'' (2014 film), a 2014 Bollywood drama fil ...
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Munde Kamaal De
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Love Ke Funday
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Veerey Ki Wedding
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Ek Haseena Thi Ek Deewana Tha
Albums
Accolades
References
http://www.starblockbuster.com/i-know-when-my-song-is-a-hit-faaiz-anwar/
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1965 births
Indian lyricists
Screenwriters from Uttar Pradesh
Living people