Biography
Kaifi Azmi (born Athar Husain Rizvi; 14 January 1919 – 10 May 2002) was an Indian Urdu poet. He is remembered as the one who brought Urdu literature to Indian motion pictures. Together with Pirzada Qasim, Jaun Elia and others he participated in many memorable Mushaira gatherings of the twentieth century. His wife was theatre and film actress Shaukat Kaifi.
Filmography
all 22
Movies 22
Writer 5
self 1
Screenplay 1
Lyricist
Chup (2022)
Movie
Lyricist
102 Not Out (2018)
Movie
Akhtar
Naseem (1995)
Movie
Lyricist
Main Azaad Hoon (1989)
Movie
Self - poet, lyricist
In Search of Guru Dutt (1989)
Movie
Lyricist
Mere Saath Chal (1986)
Movie
Lyricist
Arth (1982)
Movie
Writer
The Churning (1976)
Movie
Dialogue / Screenplay / Lyricist
Naina (1973)
Movie
Writer
Garm Hava (1973)
Movie
Songs
Pakeezah (1972)
Movie
Lyricist
Rivaaj (1972)
Movie
Lyricist
Chhoti Bahu (1971)
Movie
Writer
Heer Raanjha (1970)
Movie
Musical
Saat Hindustani (1969)
Movie
Lyricist
Anupama (1966)
Movie
Writer
Dak Ghar (1965)
Movie
Songs
Haqeeqat (1964)
Movie
Lyricist
Kohraa (1964)
Movie
Lyricist
Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959)
Movie
Information
Known ForWriting
Birthday1919-01-14
Deathday2002-05-10 (83 years old)
ReligionIslam
ChildrenBaba Azmi, Shabana Azmi
CitizenshipsDominion of India, British Raj, India
AwardsSahitya Akademi Award in Urdu, Padma Shri in literature and education, Filmfare Awards
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