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 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
all 131
Movies 128
Writer 40
Director 23
self 7
TV Shows 3
Voice 1
Screenplay 1
Crazxy (2025)
Sam Bahadur (2023)
Khufiya (2023)
Fursat (2023)
Kuttey (2023)
Cirkus (2022)
Darlings (2022)
1232 KMs (2021)
Chhapaak (2020)
The Sky Is Pink (2019)
Raazi (2018)
Mehrunisa V Lub U (2017)
Rangoon (2017)
Ok Jaanu (2017)
Dear Zindagi (2016)
Mirzya (2016)
Talvar (2015)
Drishyam (2015)
Kill Dil (2014)
Haider (2014)
Masoom (2014)
Noukadubi (2011)
7 Khoon Maaf (2011)
Dus Tola (2010)
Raavan (2010)
Raajneeti (2010)
Ishqiya (2010)
Kaminey (2009)
Firaaq (2009)
Billu (2009)
Yuvvraaj (2008)
Guru (2007)
Jaan-E-Mann (2006)
Omkara (2006)
The Blue Umbrella (2005)
Raincoat (2004)
Pinjar (2003)
Maqbool (2003)
Saathiya (2002)
Dil Vil Pyar Vyar (2002)
Fiza (2000)
Rockford (1999)
Hu Tu Tu (1999)
Dil Se.. (1998)
Satya (1998)
Chachi 420 (1997)
Maachis (1996)
Mammo (1994)
Kirdaar (1993)
Maya Memsaab (1993)
Rudaali (1993)
Pandit Bhimsen Joshi (1992)
Lekin... (1990)
Mirza Ghalib (1988)
Libaas (1988)
Ijaazat (1987)
Zevar (1987)
Ek Pal (1986)
Sadma (1983)
Masoom (1983)
Angoor (1982)
Namkeen (1982)
Baseraa (1981)
Swayamvar (1980)
Khubsoorat (1980)
Sahira (1980)
The Jewelled Lamp (1979)
Meera (1979)
Gol Maal (1979)
Devata (1978)
Ghar (1978)
Kitaab (1977)
Kinara (1977)
Gharaonda (1977)
Mausam (1975)
Faraar (1975)
Khushboo (1975)
Aandhi (1975)
Namak Haraam (1973)
Achanak (1973)
Parichay (1972)
Haar Jeet (1972)
Bawarchi (1972)
Koshish (1972)
Guddi (1971)
Mere Apne (1971)
Andaz (1971)
Anand (1971)
Anubhav (1971)
Bilambita Loy (1970)
Oos Raat Ke Baad (1969)
Khamoshi (1969)
Sunghursh (1968)
Aashirwad (1968)
Shagird (1967)
Sannata (1966)
Lal Pathar (1964)
Bandini (1963)
Kabuliwala (1961)
Parda (1949)
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Known ForWriting
GenderMale
Birthday1934-08-18 (90 years old)
Birth PlaceDina, Pakistan
SpouseRakhee Gulzar
ChildrenMeghna Gulzar
CitizenshipsIndia
Also Known Asगुलज़ार , Sampooran Singh Kalra, Gulzar Kalra, Sampooran Singh Gulzar
AwardsDadasaheb Phalke Award, National Film Award for Best Lyrics, Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist, Filmfare Award for Best Dialogue, Filmfare Award for Best Director, Padma 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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