Biography
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. He started his career with music director S.D. Burman as a lyricist in the 1963 film Bandini and worked with many music directors including R. D. Burman, Salil Chowdhury, Vishal Bhardwaj and A. R. Rahman. He directed films such as Aandhi and Mausam during the 1970s and the TV series Mirza Ghalib in the 1980s. He also directed Kirdaar in 1993. He also wrote the theme song for Motu Patlu, an Indian animated sitcom. Gulzar also wrote poetry, dialogues and scripts. He was awarded Padma Bhushan in 2004, the third-highest civilian award in India, the Sahitya Akademi Award and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award — the highest award in Indian cinema. He has won several Indian National Film Awards, 20 Filmfare Awards, one Academy Award and one Grammy Award.
Wrote 107
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
Crazxy
Lyricist
- 2023
Fursat
Lyricist
- 2022
- 2021
- 2020
Pinaki & Happy - The Bhoot Bandhus
Writer
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
Aami
Lyricist
- 2017
Mehrunisa V Lub U
Lyricist
Rangoon
Lyricist
- 2016
Mirzya
Story, Screenplay
- 2015
- 2014
Haider
Lyricist
- 2011
Noukadubi
Lyricist
7 Khoon Maaf
Lyricist
- 2010
Raavan
Lyricist
Ishqiya
Lyricist
2000s
- 2009
Kaminey
Lyricist
Firaaq
Lyricist
- 2008
Yuvvraaj
Lyricist
- 2007
Dus Kahaniyaan
Screenplay, Dialogue
The Blue Umbrella
Lyricist
- 2006
Jaan-E-Mann
Lyricist
- 2003
Pinjar
Lyricist
- 2002
Dil Vil Pyar Vyar
Lyricist
- 2000
Fiza
Lyricist
Choo Lenge Akash
Lyricist
1990s
- 1999
Swapno Niye
Story
Rockford
Lyricist
Hu Tu Tu
Writer
- 1998
Satya
Lyricist
- 1997
Chachi 420
Dialogue, Lyricist
- 1996
- 1994
Mammo
Lyricist
- 1993
Rudaali
Writer
- 1990
Lekin...
Screenplay
1980s
- 1988
Mirza Ghalib
Writer
Libaas
Writer
- 1987
Ijaazat
Screenplay, Lyricist, Dialogue
- 1986
Ek Pal
Dialogue
New Delhi Times
Writer
- 1984
Blind Alley
Dialogue
- 1983
Hip Hip Hurray
Writer
Sadma
Dialogue, Lyricist
Masoom
Screenplay
Zara Si Zindagi
Dialogue
- 1982
Namkeen
Screenplay
Angoor
Screenplay
- 1980
Swayamvar
Lyricist
Khubsoorat
Writer
1970s
- 1979
The Jewelled Lamp
Lyricist
Meera
Writer
Gol Maal
Lyricist
- 1978
Devata
Writer
- 1977
Kitaab
Writer
Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein
Writer
Jallian Wala Bagh
Writer, Lyricist, Screenplay
Uyarnthavargal
Original Story
Gharaonda
Dialogue, Screenplay, Lyricist
- 1976
Unakkaga Naan
Original Story
- 1975
Mausam
Screenplay
Faraar
Story
Khushboo
Screenplay, Dialogue
Chupke Chupke
Screenplay, Dialogue
Aandhi
Screenplay
Cinema Paithiyam
Writer
- 1974
Jeevan Sangram
Lyricist, Screenplay, Dialogue
- 1973
Namak Haraam
Dialogue, Screenplay
Achanak
Writer
- 1972
Sabse Bada Sukh
Dialogue
Parichay
Screenplay
Koshish
Screenplay
- 1971
Guddi
Screenplay
Mere Apne
Writer
Anand
Screenplay, Dialogue, Lyricist
Anubhav
Lyricist
- 1970
The Delayed Rhythm
Lyricist
1960s
- 1969
Oos Raat Ke Baad
Lyricist
Khamoshi
Dialogue, Musical
- 1968
Sunghursh
Dialogue
Aashirwad
Dialogue
- 1966
Sannata
Lyricist
- 1963
Bandini
Lyricist
Directed 20
1990s
- 1999
Hu Tu Tu
Director
- 1996
- 1992
Pandit Bhimsen Joshi
Director
- 1990
Lekin...
Director
1980s
- 1988
Mirza Ghalib
Director
Libaas
Director
- 1987
Ijaazat
Director
- 1982
Namkeen
Director
Angoor
Director
- 1980
Sahira
Director
1970s
- 1979
Meera
Director
- 1977
Kitaab
Director
- 1975
Mausam
Director
Khushboo
Director
Aandhi
Director
- 1973
Achanak
Director
- 1972
Parichay
Director
Koshish
Director
- 1971
Mere Apne
Director
1960s
- 1963
Bandini
Assistant Director
Acted in 5
2000s
- 2004
Raincoat
Poetry (voice)
1970s
- 1979
Griha Pravesh
Guest Appearance in song
- 1977
Jallian Wala Bagh
Suneel
1940s
- 1949
Parda
Salma
- 1940
Prem Nagar
Gangi
Sound 2
1980s
- 1981
Naram Garam
Songs
1970s
- 1979
Griha Pravesh
Original Music Composer
Other crew 1
2020s
- 2023
8 A.M. Metro
Poem
Produced 1
1970s
- 1977
Kitaab
Producer
Appearances4
2010s
- 2016
Kaagaz Ki Kashti
Himself
- 2014
The Anupam Kher Show
Himself · 1 episode
- 2012
Celluloid Man
Self
