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 Pa 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
all 131
Movies 128
Writer 40
Director 23
self 7
TV Shows 3
Voice 1
Screenplay 1
Lyricist
Crazxy (2025)
Movie
Lyricist
Sam Bahadur (2023)
Movie
Lyricist
Khufiya (2023)
Movie
Lyricist
Fursat (2023)
Movie
Lyricist
Kuttey (2023)
Movie
Original Story
Cirkus (2022)
Movie
Lyricist
Darlings (2022)
Movie
Lyricist
1232 KMs (2021)
Movie
Lyricist
Chhapaak (2020)
Movie
Lyricist
The Sky Is Pink (2019)
Movie
Lyricist
Raazi (2018)
Movie
6.75
Lyricist
Mehrunisa V Lub U (2017)
Movie
Lyricist
Rangoon (2017)
Movie
Writer
Ok Jaanu (2017)
Movie
Lyricist
Dear Zindagi (2016)
Movie
2
Writer
Mirzya (2016)
Movie
Lyricist
Talvar (2015)
Movie
6
Lyricist
Drishyam (2015)
Movie
6
Lyricist
Kill Dil (2014)
Movie
6
Lyricist
Haider (2014)
Movie
1
Himself
The Anupam Kher Show (2014)
TV
Writer
Masoom (2014)
Movie
self
Jai Ho (2014)
Movie
Writer
Noukadubi (2011)
Movie
Lyricist
7 Khoon Maaf (2011)
Movie
Composer
Dus Tola (2010)
Movie
Lyricist
Raavan (2010)
Movie
6
Lyricist
Raajneeti (2010)
Movie
Lyricist
Ishqiya (2010)
Movie
6
Lyricist
Kaminey (2009)
Movie
6
Lyricist
Firaaq (2009)
Movie
Lyricist
Billu (2009)
Movie
4
Lyricist
Yuvvraaj (2008)
Movie
6
Lyricist
Guru (2007)
Movie
5
Lyricist
Jaan-E-Mann (2006)
Movie
Lyricist
Omkara (2006)
Movie
6
Lyricist
The Blue Umbrella (2005)
Movie
Poetry (voice)
Raincoat (2004)
Movie
Lyricist
Pinjar (2003)
Movie
Lyricist
Maqbool (2003)
Movie
4
Dialogue
Saathiya (2002)
Movie
6.5
Lyricist
Dil Vil Pyar Vyar (2002)
Movie
Lyricist
Fiza (2000)
Movie
Story
Swapno Niye (1999)
Movie
Lyricist
Rockford (1999)
Movie
Director
Hu Tu Tu (1999)
Movie
Lyricist
Dil Se.. (1998)
Movie
4.2
Lyricist
Satya (1998)
Movie
6
Writer
Chachi 420 (1997)
Movie
Director
Maachis (1996)
Movie
Lyricist
Mammo (1994)
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Creator / Director
Kirdaar (1993)
TV
Lyricist
Maya Memsaab (1993)
Movie
Writer
Rudaali (1993)
Movie
Director
Pandit Bhimsen Joshi (1992)
Movie
Director
Lekin... (1990)
Movie
Writer / Director
Mirza Ghalib (1988)
Movie
Director
Libaas (1988)
Movie
Director
Ijaazat (1987)
Movie
Writer
Zevar (1987)
Movie
Writer
Ek Pal (1986)
Movie
Writer
New Delhi Times (1986)
Movie
Writer
Hip Hip Hurray (1983)
Movie
Writer
Sa (1983)
Movie
Writer
Masoom (1983)
Movie
Writer
Zara Si Zindagi (1983)
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Director
Angoor (1982)
Movie
Director
Namkeen (1982)
Movie
Songs
Naram Garam (1981)
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Writer
Baseraa (1981)
Movie
Lyricist
Swayamvar (1980)
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Writer
Khubsoorat (1980)
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Director
Sahira (1980)
Movie
Lyricist
The Jewelled Lamp (1979)
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Writer
Griha Pravesh (1979)
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Director
Meera (1979)
Movie
Musical
Gol Maal (1979)
Movie
6
Writer
Devata (1978)
Movie
Director
Ghar (1978)
Movie
Director
Kitaab (1977)
Movie
Director
Kinara (1977)
Movie
Writer
Uyarnthavargal (1977)
Movie
Screenplay / Lyricist / Dialogue
Gharaonda (1977)
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Writer
Unakkaga Naan (1976)
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Director
Mausam (1975)
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Writer
Faraar (1975)
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Director
Khushboo (1975)
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Writer
Chupke Chupke (1975)
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4
Director
Aandhi (1975)
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Writer
Jeevan Sangram (1974)
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Writer
Namak Haraam (1973)
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Director
Achanak (1973)
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Writer
Sabse Bada Sukh (1972)
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Director
Parichay (1972)
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Writer
Haar Jeet (1972)
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Writer
Bawarchi (1972)
Movie
Director
Koshish (1972)
Movie
Writer
Guddi (1971)
Movie
Director
Mere Apne (1971)
Movie
Writer
Andaz (1971)
Movie
Writer
Anand (1971)
Movie
2
Lyricist
Anubhav (1971)
Movie
Lyricist
Bilambita Loy (1970)
Movie
Lyricist
Oos Raat Ke Baad (1969)
Movie
Writer
Khamoshi (1969)
Movie
Writer
Sunghursh (1968)
Movie
Writer
Aashirwad (1968)
Movie
Writer
Shagird (1967)
Movie
Lyricist
Sannata (1966)
Movie
Writer
Lal Pathar (1964)
Movie
Lyricist / Assistant Director
Bandini (1963)
Movie
Lyricist
Kabuliwala (1961)
Movie
Salma
Parda (1949)
Movie
Gangi
Prem Nagar (1940)
Movie
Information
Known For
Writing
Gender
Male
Birthday
1934-08-18 (90 years old)
Birth Place
Dina, Pakistan
Spouse
Rakhee Gulzar
Children
Meghna Gulzar
Citizenships
India
Also Known As
गुलज़ार , Sampooran Singh Kalra, Gulzar Kalra, Sampooran Singh Gulzar
Awards
Dadasaheb Phalke Award, National Film Award for Best Lyrics, Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist, Filmfare Award for Best Dialogue, Filmfare Award for Best Director, Pa Bhushan, Jnanpith Award, Zee Cine Award for Best Lyricist, Gangadhar National Award, Sahitya Akademi Award, Academy Award for Best Original Song
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