A. M. Turaz
| A. M. Turaz | |
|---|---|
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A. M. Turaz at an event. | |
| Born |
19 September 1981 Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Lyricist, Film Writer, Creative Director & Poet |
| Years active | 2001-present |
A.M. Turaz is an Indian poet and lyricist in who has worked in television and film.[1] He has written the lyrics for a number of Bollywood films including Kudiyon Ka Hai Zamaana of 2007, The Unforgettable of 2009 and Guzaarish of 2010.[2][3] The songs "Tera Zikr", "Udi", "Kabhi Jo Badal Barse" and "Tere liye mere kareem" from Wazir being the most well known.[4]
Early life
A. M. Turaz was born in a Muslim family on 19 September, 1981 at Sambhaleheda village in Miranpur Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh. After completing his studies, he came to Mumbai to become a writer.
Career
Turaz started his career by writing for television in 2005. After writing scripts for soaps as assistant writer, his first assignment in Mumbai was writing lyrics for film Kudiyon Ka Hai Zamana in 2006. This was followed by Jail, Guzarish, Chakravyuh and Jackpot. His songs like "Udi.." and "Kabhi Jo Badal Barse" got lot of attention.[5] Turaz written Chakravyuh song "Tata, Birla, Ambani". On this song producer Prakash Jha got legal notice from Birla and Ambani.[6] He was criticised due to his lyrics in film Chakravyuh.[7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14]
Books
- Lamhe (लम्हे), an anthology of Hindi poetry was published by Poets Corner Group.[15]
Filmography
The following films feature lyrics by A. M. Turaz:[16]
| Film | Year |
|---|---|
| Kudiyon Ka Hai Zamaana | 2006 |
| Khallas: The Beginning of End | 2007 |
| Ruslan | 2009 |
| Wada Raha | 2009 |
| Jail | 2009 |
| Mumbai 118 | 2010 |
| Guzaarish | 2010 |
| Khwaab | 2011 |
| Lanka | 2011 |
| Ghost | 2012 |
| will you marry me | 2012 |
| Chakravyuh | 2012 |
| Jeet lenge jahan | 2013 |
| Baat Bann Gayi | 2013 |
| David | 2013 |
| Jackpot | 2013 |
| The Unforgettable | 2014 |
| 3 A.M. | 2014 |
| Traffic | TBA |
| zindagi on the rocks | TBA |
| Romeo idiot jathani juliet | TBA |
| 1:13:7 (Ek Tera Sath) | TBA |
| Phataak | TBA |
| Direct Ishq | TBA |
| Bajirao Mastani | 2015 |
| Wazir | 2016 |
Albums
| Album | Music Director |
|---|---|
| Sun Zara | Yaseen Darbar |
| Kahan Hai Tu | Yaseen Darbar |
| Rasia Sajan | Ismail Darbar |
| Kyon Kho Gaye | Reath Band |
References
- ↑ "A.M. Turaz Filmography". oneindia. 28 July 2014. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
- ↑ "A.M. Turaz". MyAnswer. 28 July 2014.
- ↑ "A.M. Turaz IMBd". Imbd. 28 July 2014.
- ↑ "A.M.Turaz".
- ↑ "Lyricist : A M Turaz : Lyrics and video of Hindi Film Songs - Page 1 of 1". HindiGeetMala.
- ↑ "Chakravyuh song taking a jibe at Tata, Ambani & others kicks up a storm; India Inc protests". The Economic Times. 26 September 2012.
- ↑ "Bata India Ltd. vs A.M. Turaz & Ors. on 15 October, 2012". Author: Kailash Gambhir. October 2012.
- ↑ "Chakravyuh song was not meant to hurt anyone". Daily Mail. 5 October 2012.
- ↑ "Birlas unite to send joint legal notice to Prakash Jha over 'Birla Tata' number". India TV. 6 October 2012.
- ↑ "Birlas Send Legal Notice on Chakravyuh Song". Jolyhoo. 6 October 2012.
- ↑ "BATA Caught in an IP chakravyuh". Ssrana News. 15 October 2012.
- ↑ "चक्रव्यूह में कसौटी पर उतरा संगीत". Prabhasakshi.
- ↑ "बिड़ला घराने ने प्रकाश झा को नोटिस भेजा". Navbharat Times. 7 October 2012.
- ↑ "ऐ दिल, जबां न खोल, सिर्फ देख ले". The Patrika. 19 November 2013.
- ↑ Gurnam Singh Sodhi. "Lamhe (लम्हे) by poets corner". Goodreads.
- ↑ "A. M. Turaz Songs, Songs Written by A. M. Turaz". LyricsOff.com.