Gulzar
Writing
Birthday: August 18, 1934 (age 91)
Departments: Writing, Directing, Sound, Crew, Production
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…
Acting
Kaagaz Ki Kashti2016• Himself
Raincoat2004• Poetry (voice)
Griha Pravesh1979• Guest Appearance in song
Jallian Wala Bagh1977• Suneel
Chala Murari Hero Banne1977• Self
Parda1949• Salma
Prem Nagar1940• Gangi
Crew
O'Romeo2026• Lyricist
Crazxy2025• Lyricist
Gustaakh Ishq2025• Lyricist
Kuttey2023• Lyricist
Khufiya2023• Lyricist
Sam Bahadur2023• Lyricist
Fursat2023• Lyricist
8 A.M. Metro2023• Poem
Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga2022• Lyricist
Cirkus2022• Original Story
Darlings2022• Lyricist
1232 KMs2021• Lyricist
Chhapaak2020• Lyricist
The Sky Is Pink2019• Lyricist
Raazi2018• Lyricist
Aami2018• Lyricist
Ok Jaanu2017• Dialogue
Mehrunisa V Lub U2017• Lyricist
Rangoon2017• Lyricist
Dear Zindagi2016• Lyricist
Mirzya2016• Story
Drishyam2015• Lyricist
Talvar2015• Lyricist
Kill Dil2014• Lyricist
Haider2014• Lyricist
Masoom2014• Writer
7 Khoon Maaf2011• Lyricist
Noukadubi2011• Lyricist
Raajneeti2010• Lyricist
Ishqiya2010• Lyricist
Raavan2010• Lyricist
Billu2009• Lyricist
Kaminey2009• Lyricist
Do Paise Ki Dhoop, Chaar Aane Ki Baarish2009• Lyricist
Firaaq2009• Lyricist
Yuvvraaj2008• Lyricist
Guru2007• Lyricist
Omkara2006• Lyricist
Jaan-E-Mann2006• Lyricist
The Blue Umbrella2005• Lyricist
Pinjar2003• Lyricist
Maqbool2003• Lyricist
Saathiya2002• Dialogue
Dil Vil Pyar Vyar2002• Lyricist
Fiza2000• Lyricist
Choo Lenge Akash2000• Lyricist
Swapno Niye1999• Story
Hu Tu Tu1999• Director
Satya1998• Lyricist
Dil Se..1998• Lyricist
Chachi 4201997• Dialogue
Maachis1996• Director
Mammo1994• Lyricist
Maya Memsaab1993• Lyricist
Rudaali1993• Writer
Pandit Bhimsen Joshi1992• Director
Lekin...1990• Director
Libaas1988• Director
Ijaazat1987• Director
Ek Pal1986• Dialogue
New Delhi Times1986• Writer
Blind Alley1984• Dialogue
Hip Hip Hurray1983• Writer
Zara Si Zindagi1983• Dialogue
Sadma1983• Dialogue
Masoom1983• Screenplay
Angoor1982• Director
Namkeen1982• Director
Naram Garam1981• Songs
Khubsoorat1980• Writer
Sahira1980• Director
Swayamvar1980• Lyricist
Griha Pravesh1979• Original Music Composer
The Jewelled Lamp1979• Lyricist
Meera1979• Director
Gol Maal1979• Musical
Devata1978• Writer
Jallian Wala Bagh1977• Writer, Screenplay and Lyricist
Uyarnthavargal1977• Original Story
Gharaonda1977• Screenplay
Kinara1977• Director
Kitaab1977• Director
Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein1977• Writer
Chupke Chupke1975• Dialogue
Khushboo1975• Director
Aandhi1975• Director
Mausam1975• Director
Faraar1975• Story
Cinema Paithiyam1975• Writer
Jeevan Sangram1974• Screenplay
Namak Haraam1973• Dialogue
Achanak1973• Director
Parichay1972• Director
Sabse Bada Sukh1972• Dialogue
Koshish1972• Director
Anand1971• Dialogue
Mere Apne1971• Director and Writer
Anubhav1971• Lyricist
Guddi1971• Screenplay
Bilambita Loy1970• Lyricist
Khamoshi1969• Dialogue
Oos Raat Ke Baad1969• Lyricist
Aashirwad1968• Dialogue
Sunghursh1968• Dialogue
Sannata1966• Lyricist
Bandini1963• Lyricist
Kabuliwala1961• Lyricist