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 21
Movies 21
Writer 7
self 1
Lyricist
Chup (2022)
Movie
Lyricist
102 Not Out (2018)
Movie
Kaifinama (2018)
Movie
Akhtar / Dada Jaan
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
Kanneshwara Rama (1977)
Movie
Writer
Manthan (1976)
Movie
Writer
Naina (1973)
Movie
Writer
Garm Hava (1973)
Movie
Songs
Pakeezah (1972)
Movie
Lyricist
Rivaaj (1972)
Movie
Writer
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
Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959)
Movie
Ratings
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1959
1971
1976
1977
2022
Information
Known ForWriting
GenderMale
Birthday1919-01-14
Deathday2002-05-10 (83 years old)
Birth PlaceAzamgarh, India
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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