Sanjay Chauhan (1962 – 12 January 2023) was an Indian screenwriter in

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, most known for ''

I Am Kalam ''I Am Kalam'' is a 2011 Indian Hindi-language drama film produced by the non-governmental charity Smile Foundation and directed by Nila Madhab Panda with cinematography by Mohana Krishna. The character of Chhotu has been performed by Harsh May ...

'' (2011) for which he won the

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for Best Story., and ''

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'' (2012), which he co-wrote with

Tigmanshu Dhulia Tigmanshu Dhulia (born 3 July 1967) is an Indian film dialogue writer, director, actor, screenwriter, producer and casting director known for his works in Hindi cinema and Television. He wrote the dialogue for the 1998 film ''Dil Se..'', the fir ...

Biography

Born and brought up into a

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family in Bhopal, where his father worked for the

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, while his mother was a school teacher, Chauhan started his career as a journalist in Delhi, before moving to Mumbai after he wrote crime TV series, ''

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'' for Sony TV in late 1990s. Chauhan died of liver disease on 12 January 2023, at the age of 60.

Filmography

* ''

Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi ''Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi'' () is a 2003 Indian political drama film directed by Sudhir Mishra. The film was shot in 2003 but wasn't released until 2005. Set against the backdrop of the Indian Emergency, the movie tells the story of three young ...

'' (2003) (Dialogue) * ''

Dhoop ''Dhoop'' ( Sunshine; ) is a 2003 Indian war drama film directed by Ashwini Chaudhary, based on the Battle of Tiger Hill. Actress Gul Panag made her Bollywood debut with this film. The film stars Om Puri and Revathi and is loosely based on ...

'' (2003) (Dialogue) * '' Siskiyaan'' (2005) (Screenplay) * ''

Say Salaam India ''Say Salaam India'' is a 2007 Indian Hindi-language sports drama film, written and directed by Subhash Kapoor. The film stars Sanjay Suri, Milind Soman, Anuj Pandit Sharma, and Sandhya Mridul. The film revolves around a group of four boys and t ...

'' (2007) (Dialogue) * ''

Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara ''Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara'' () is a 2005 Indian Hindi-language drama film, directed by Jahnu Barua and produced by Anupam Kher. The film stars Anupam Kher and Urmila Matondkar. Plot The film explores the downward spiral of a retired Hindi ...

'' (2005) (Screenplay & Dialogue) * '' Right Yaaa Wrong'' (2010) (Dialogue) * ''

'' (2011) (Story and Dialogue) * ''

Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster ''Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster'' (; ) is a 2011 Indian romantic thriller film directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia with screenwriter Sanjay Chauhan and starring Jimmy Sheirgill, Mahi Gill, and Randeep Hooda in lead roles. It is the first installment of '' ...

'' (2011) (Story & Screenplay) * ''

'' (2012) (Story & Screenplay) * ''

Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster Returns ''Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster Returns'' (; ) is a 2013 Indian romantic thriller drama film directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia. It is the sequel to the 2011 film, ''Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster'' and the second installment of the '' Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster f ...

'' (2013) (Story & Screenplay)

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Chauhan, Sanjay 1962 births 2023 deaths Deaths from liver disease Indian male screenwriters Writers from Bhopal Filmfare Awards winners Hindi-language screenwriters Screenwriters from Madhya Pradesh 21st-century Indian dramatists and playwrights 21st-century Indian male writers 21st-century Indian screenwriters