Gulzar
Writing
1934-08-18 · Jhelum, Punjab, Pakistan
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.
Filmography
O'Romeo
2026 · Movie
Gustaakh Ishq
2025 · Movie
Kurukshetra: The Great War of Mahabharata
2025 · Series
Crazxy
2025 · Movie
Sam Bahadur
2023 · Movie
Khufiya
2023 · Movie
8 A.M. Metro
2023 · Movie
Fursat
2023 · Movie
Kuttey
2023 · Movie
Cirkus
2022 · Movie
Darlings
2022 · Movie
Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga
2022 · Movie
1232 KMs
2021 · Movie
Pinaki & Happy - The Bhoot Bandhus
2020 · Series
Chhapaak
2020 · Movie
The Sky Is Pink
2019 · Movie
Raazi
2018 · Movie
Aami
2018 · Movie
Mehrunisa V Lub U
2017 · Movie
Rangoon
2017 · Movie
Roots
2017 · Movie
Ok Jaanu
2017 · Movie
Dear Zindagi
2016 · Movie
Kaagaz Ki Kashti
2016 · Movie
Mirzya
2016 · Movie
Talvar
2015 · Movie
Drishyam
2015 · Movie
Kill Dil
2014 · Movie
Haider
2014 · Movie
The Anupam Kher Show
2014 · Series
Masoom
2014 · Movie
Jai Ho
2014 · Movie
Celluloid Man
2012 · Movie
Noukadubi
2011 · Movie
7 Khoon Maaf
2011 · Movie
Raavan
2010 · Movie
Raajneeti
2010 · Movie
Ishqiya
2010 · Movie
Kaminey
2009 · Movie
Do Paise Ki Dhoop, Chaar Aane Ki Baarish
2009 · Movie
Firaaq
2009 · Movie
Billu
2009 · Movie
Yuvvraaj
2008 · Movie
Slumdog Millionaire
2008 · Movie
The Blue Umbrella
2007 · Movie
Guru
2007 · Movie
Jaan-E-Mann
2006 · Movie
Omkara
2006 · Movie
Raincoat
2004 · Movie
Pinjar
2003 · Movie
Maqbool
2003 · Movie
Saathiya
2002 · Movie
Dil Vil Pyar Vyar
2002 · Movie
Fiza
2000 · Movie
Choo Lenge Akash
2000 · Movie
Swapno Niye
1999 · Movie
Rockford
1999 · Movie
Hu Tu Tu
1999 · Movie
Jahan Tum Le Chalo
1999 · Movie
Dil Se..
1998 · Movie
Satya
1998 · Movie
Chachi 420
1997 · Movie
Maachis
1996 · Movie
Mammo
1994 · Movie
Kirdaar
1993 · Series
Maya Memsaab
1993 · Movie
Rudaali
1993 · Movie
Pandit Bhimsen Joshi
1992 · Movie
Lekin...
1990 · Movie
Mirza Ghalib
1988 · Series
Libaas
1988 · Movie
Ijaazat
1987 · Movie
Ek Pal
1986 · Movie
New Delhi Times
1986 · Movie
Blind Alley
1984 · Movie
Hip Hip Hurray
1983 · Movie
Sadma
1983 · Movie
Masoom
1983 · Movie
Zara Si Zindagi
1983 · Movie
Namkeen
1982 · Movie
Angoor
1982 · Movie
Naram Garam
1981 · Movie
Swayamvar
1980 · Movie
Khubsoorat
1980 · Movie
Sahira
1980 · Movie
The Jewelled Lamp
1979 · Movie
Griha Pravesh
1979 · Movie
Meera
1979 · Movie
Gol Maal
1979 · Movie
Devata
1978 · Movie
Kitaab
1977 · Movie
Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein
1977 · Movie
Kinara
1977 · Movie
Jallian Wala Bagh
1977 · Movie
Uyarnthavargal
1977 · Movie
Chala Murari Hero Banne
1977 · Movie
Gharaonda
1977 · Movie
Unakkaga Naan
1976 · Movie
Mausam
1975 · Movie
Faraar
1975 · Movie
Khushboo
1975 · Movie
Chupke Chupke
1975 · Movie
Aandhi
1975 · Movie
Cinema Paithiyam
1975 · Movie
Jeevan Sangram
1974 · Movie
Namak Haraam
1973 · Movie
Achanak
1973 · Movie
Sabse Bada Sukh
1972 · Movie
Parichay
1972 · Movie
Koshish
1972 · Movie
Guddi
1971 · Movie
Mere Apne
1971 · Movie
Anand
1971 · Movie
Anubhav
1971 · Movie
The Delayed Rhythm
1970 · Movie
Oos Raat Ke Baad
1969 · Movie
Khamoshi
1969 · Movie
Sunghursh
1968 · Movie
Aashirwad
1968 · Movie
Sannata
1966 · Movie
Bandini
1963 · Movie
Kabuliwala
1961 · Movie
Parda
1949 · Movie
Prem Nagar
1940 · Movie