Sameer Anjaan
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Born | Shitala Pandey, nickname Rajan 24 February 1958 vill. Odaar, near Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India |
Occupation | Lyricist |
Years active | 1984 – present |
Website | Official website |
Sameer Anjaan (born 24 February 1958[1]) is an Indian lyricist, writing primarily for songs in Hindi language films. He is a Guinness World Record holder for writing the most number of songs.[2] He was awarded this honor on 17 February 2016.
His father is the famed Hindi lyricist, Anjaan (Lalji Pandey). He has won three Filmfare Awards.[3]
In 2010 he announced his association with Tumbhi, where he would nurture and review artists and their artwork.
Biography
Sameer, officially named Shitala Pandey, but commonly known by his nickname Rajan, was born near Banaras, Uttar Pradesh. He earned a Master of Commerce degree at the Banaras Hindu University in Varanasi, and started a new position as a bank officer at the Central Bank of India.[3] However, a few days after joining, he left the job because he "knew the bank was not my world".[4] To pursue a career as a lyricist, he moved to Mumbai in 1980.[4]
Career
Sameer started his career as a lyricist in 1983 with the film Bekhabar (1983).[1] The first film song he recorded was Maar Ke Kataaree Mar Jaibe for the Bhojpuri filmBairi Saawan (1984) sung by Suresh Wadkar and Preeti Sagar. In 1990, he came into prominence with hit songs in films such as Dil and Aashiqui. He won his first Filmfare Award for the song Nazar Ke Saamne in the latter. In the following decades he emerged as a leading lyricist in Bollywood, writing the lyrics for over 500 Hindi films (4,000 songs).[3][4][5]
According to Sameer, his inspirations have been lyricists Majrooh Sultanpuri and Anand Bakshi, and his father, Anjaan, a leading lyricist. He has said on several occasions, "Whatever I am today is only because of my father."[4][5]
Sameer won two additional Filmfare Awards in 1993 and 1994; one for the song "Teri Umeed Tera Intezaar" from the movie Deewana, and second for the song "Ghunghat Ki Aad" from Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke. In 1998, he won Zee Cine Award for "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai" from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. Some of his most successful songs include songs in films like Beta, Saajan, Raja Babu, Coolie No. 1, Raja Hindustani, Anjaam, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Fiza, Dhadkan, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Devdas, Raaz, Dil Hai Tumhaara, Ishq Vishk, Tere Naam, Asambhav, Fida, No Entry, Aksar, Dhoom 2, Saawariya, Race, Damadamm!, Housefull 2, Rowdy Rathore, Son of Sardaar, Dabangg 2 and more.
The famous music composer duo Nadeem-Shravan chose Sameer as their lyricist for most of their works. Sameer authored more than 950 under the music composition of famous music composer duo Anand-Milind. Sameer has also worked with other music directors like Rajesh Roshan, Uttam Singh, Ilayaraja, Jatin Lalit, Dilip Sen-Sameer Sen, Nikhil-Vinay, Anu Malik, Aadesh Shrivastava, Anand Raj Anand, Viju Shah, A. R. Rahman, Vidyasagar, Himesh Reshammiya, Ismail Darbar, Monty Sharma, Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy, Sajid-Wajid, Pritam, Sanjeev-Darshan, Sachin - Jigar, and Adnan Sami.
Personal life
Sameer is married to Anita Pandey and the couple have three children: daughters Sanchita and Suchita, and son Siddhesh.[1] His mother, Indira Pandey, lives with them.[4]
A biography, Sameer – A Way with Words by Derek Bose, was released by Amitabh Bachchan in 2007.[3][6]
Filmography as lyricist
Due to Sameer's large number of works, this is an incomplete list.
Year | Film | Notes |
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2018 | Baazaar | TBA |
Marudhar Express | "Balma Aise Na Nikhle" | |
2016 | Ishq Forever | All songs |
Teraa Surroor | "Main Woh Chaand", "Bekhudi", "Wafa Ne Bewafai" | |
Sanam Teri Kasam | "Sanam Teri Kasam", "Kheech Meri Photo", "Bewajah", "Haal-E-Dil" | |
2014 | Action Jackson | "Dhoom Dhaam", "Gangster Baby", "Punjabi Mast", "Chichora Piya" |
Humshakals | "Caller Tune", "Look Into My Eyes" | |
The Xposé | "Dard Dilo Ke", "Hai Apna Dil Toh Awaara", "Surroor", "Sheeshe Ka Samundar" | |
Jai Ho | "Tere Naina Maar Hi Daalenge" | |
2013 | Krrish 3 | All songs |
Dhoom 3 | "Malang Malang", "Dhoom Machale Dhoom" | |
Himmatwala | "Bum Pe Laat", "Dokha Dokha", "Thank God Its Friday" | |
2012 | Dabangg 2 | "Dagabaaz Re, Tore Naina Bade Dagabaaz Re" |
Khiladi 786 | "Balma", "Long Drive" | |
Son of Sardaar | "Rani Tu Mein Raja", "Tu Bichdan Kahndi Ai" | |
Housefull 2 | All songs | |
Rowdy Rathore | "Chinta Ta Ta Chita Chita", "Chikni Kamar Pe Teri Mera Dil Fisal Gaya", "Aa Re Pritam Pyare", "Chamak Challo Chel Chabeli", "Chandaniya", "Tera Ishq Bada Teekha"
co-lyricist Faaiz Anwar | |
2011 | F.A.L.T.U | All songs |
2010 | Shaapit | "Chahata Dil Tumko", "Kabhi Na Kabhi", "Tu Hai Meri Zindagi", "Ajnabi Hawaayein Bekraar" |
2009 | Dasavathaaram | All songs |
2008 | Race | All songs; co-lyricist Taz, T S. Jarnail |
Gumnaam – The Mystery | All songs | |
2007 | Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love | All songs |
Saawariya | All songs | |
Bhool Bhulaiyaa | All songs | |
2006 | Dhoom 2 | "Crazy Kiya Re", "Dil Lagaa Naa", "Touch Me Don't Touch Me Soniya", "My Name Is Alee" |
Aksar | All songs | |
Banaras | All songs | |
36 China Town | All songs | |
2005 | Barsaat | All songs |
No Entry | All songs | |
Koi Aap Sa | All songs | |
Main Aisa Hi Hoon | All songs | |
Kyon Ki | All songs | |
Bewafaa | All songs | |
2004 | Fida | All songs |
Dhoom | All songs | |
Asambhav | All songs | |
Bardaasht | All songs | |
Julie | All songs | |
Aan: Men at Work | All songs | |
Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo | All songs | |
2003 | Tere Naam | All songs |
Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai | "Baba Ki Rani", "Aapki Yaad Aaye To", "Aap Ko Pehle Bhi Kahi Dekha Hai", "Aisi Aankhe Nahi Dekhi", "Kuchh Bhi Na Kaha", "Dil Gaya Kam Se", "Ishq Toh Jadu Hai", "Kal Bade Jor Ki", "Chhote"; co-lyricists Anand Bakshi, Nitin Raikwar | |
Ishq Vishk | All songs | |
Raja Bhaiya | "Janam Janam Jo Saath", "Tu Jo Hans Ke Sanam", "Kehta Hai Mera Jiya", "Sunday Manao" | |
2002 | Tum Se Achcha Kaun Hai | "Ankh Hai Bhari Bhari", "Dil Gaya", "Aap Jaisa Yaar Mujhe", "Ek Duje Par Marate", "Door Waadiyo Se" , "Maikade Ki Gali Mein" |
Devdas | "More Piya" | |
Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya | All songs | |
Dil Hai Tumhaara | All songs | |
Raaz | All songs | |
2001 | Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... | All songs, except "Suraj Huaa Maddham Chaand Jalane Lagaa" |
Kasoor | All songs | |
Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love | All songs | |
Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai | All songs | |
Aashiq | All songs | |
Lajja | All songs | |
Jodi Number One | "Yeh Pal Hame Yad Aayenge", "Karu Kya Dekhu Rasta Teraa", "Hero Ban Gaya Mai Toh Hero", "Meree Mehbuba Hain Sabse Hasin Sabse Juda" | |
2000 | Dhadkan | All songs |
Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega | All songs | |
Shikari | "Bahut Khubsurat Gazal", "Chunari Ude To Aankh", "Goraa Pareshaan Hai", "Kudi Badi Hai Soni", "Chali Chali Ri Gori" | |
1999 | Kuch Kuch Hota Hai | All songs |
Jaanwar | "Paas Bulati Hai", "Mausam Kee Tarah", "Mere Sapno Ke Raj Kumar", "Tujhako Naa Dekhun", "Kasam Se", "Chhamak Chham Chhamake", "Janewale O Janewala", "Maathe Pe Chamake Isake" | |
Sirf Tum | All songs | |
Gair | All songs | |
Mann | All songs | |
Sangharsh | All songs | |
Biwi No.1 | "Mujhe Maaf Karna Om Sai Ram", "Aaja Na Chhu Le Meri Chunari", "Jungle Hai Aadhi Raat Hai" , "Koi Bole Mujhe Aa Jaa", "Jabse Tumhe", "Aan Milo Yaa e Se", "Ishq Chandi Hai" | |
1998 | Saat Rang Ke Sapne | All songs |
Naseeb | All songs | |
Aunty No. 1 | All songs | |
1997 | Ziddi | All songs |
Dus | Unreleased film | |
1996 | Raja Hindustani | "Aaye Ho Meri Zindagi Me", "Pardesi Pardesi Jana Nahi", "Kitna Pyara Tujhe", "Tere Ishq Me Nachenge", "Puchho Zara Puchho Mujhe" |
1995 | Barsaat | All songs |
Jai Vikraanta | All songs | |
Zamaana Deewana | All songs | |
Taqdeerwala | All songs | |
1994 | Dilwale | All songs |
Anjaam | All songs | |
Aatish: Feel the Fire | All songs | |
Laadla | All songs | |
1993 | Rang | All songs |
1992 | Beta | All songs, except "Nach Mundeya", "Yeh Do Dil Hai Chanchal" |
Deewana | All songs | |
Inteha Pyar Ki | All songs | |
1991 | Saathi | "Zindagi Ki Talaash Mein Ham", "Aaj Ham Tum O Sanam", "Har Ghadee Bekhudee" |
Afsana Pyar Ka | "Yaad Teri Aati Hai Mujhe" | |
Saajan | All songs | |
1990 | Swarg | All songs |
1990 | Aashiqui | All songs |
1983 | Ek Baar Chale Aao | "Phir Dil Ne Pukara", "Ek Baar Chale Aao", "Mai Hu Tere Liye" |
Bekhabar | Debut film as lyricist |
Albums
Year | Album | Artist | Notes |
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2002 | Tera Chehra | Adnan Sami | All songs |
2006 | Aap Kaa Surroor | Himesh Reshammiya | All songs |
Kabhi Aisa Laga Ta Hai
Awards and nominations
Year | Category | Song/nomination | Result |
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Filmfare Awards | |||
2008 | Best Lyrics | Jab Se Tere Naina – Saawariya | Nominated |
2006 | Best Lyrics | Aashiq Banaya Aapne – Aashiq Banaya Aapne | Nominated |
2004 | Best Lyrics | Tere Naam – Tere Naam | Nominated |
Best Lyrics | Kissi Se Tum pyar Karo – Andaaz | Nominated | |
2003 | Best Lyrics | Aapke Pyaar Mein – Raaz | Nominated |
2002 | Best Lyrics | Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham – Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham | Nominated |
2001 | Best Lyrics | Tum Dil Ki Dhadkan Me – Dhadkan | Nominated |
1999 | Best Lyrics | Tum Paas Aaye – Kuch Kuch Hota Hai | Nominated |
Best Lyrics | Ladki Badi Anjaani Hai – Kuch Kuch Hota Hai | Nominated | |
1997 | Best Lyrics | Pardesi Pardesi – Raja Hindustani | Nominated |
1995 | Best Lyrics | Ole Ole – Yeh Dillagi | Nominated |
1994 | Best Lyrics | Ghungat Ke Aad Se – Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke | Won |
1993 | Best Lyrics | Teri Umeed Tera Intezar Karte Hai – Deewana | Won |
Best Lyrics | Aisi Deewangi – Deewana | Nominated | |
1992 | Best Lyrics | Mera Dil Bhi – Saajan | Nominated |
1991 | Best Lyrics | Nazar Ke Saamne – Aashiqui | Won |
Best Lyrics | Naa Jaane Kahan Dil Kho Gaya – Dil | Nominated | |
IIFA Awards | |||
2009 | Best Lyrics | Pehli Nazar Mein –Race | Nominated |
2008 | Best Lyrics | Jab Se Tere Naina – Saawariya | Nominated |
2007 | Best Lyrics | Crazy Kiya Re – Dhoom 2 | Nominated |
2006 | Best Lyrics | Aashiq Banaya Apne – Aashiq Banaya Apne | Nominated |
2005 | Best Lyrics | Woh Tassvur Ka Aalam – Aitraaz | Nominated |
2004 | Best Lyrics | Kyun Kisi Ko – Tere Naam | Nominated |
Best Lyrics | Main Yahan Tu Wahan – Baghban | Nominated | |
2002 | Best Lyrics | Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham – Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham | Nominated |
2001 | Best Lyrics | Dil Ne Ye Kaha Hai – Dhadkan | Nominated |
Best Lyrics | Tum Dil Ki Dhadkan Me – Dhadkan | Nominated | |
Screen Awards | |||
2013 | Best Lyrics | Dagabaaz re – Dabangg 2 | Nominated |
2001 | Best Lyrics | Dil Ne Ye Kaha Hai – Dhadkan | Nominated |
Zee Cine Awards | |||
2011 | Best Lyrics | Mora Piya – Rajneeti | Nominated |
2005 | Best LyricS | Woh Tassvur Ka Aalam – Aitraaz | Nominated |
1999 | Best Lyrics | Tum Paas Aaye – Kuch Kuch Hota Hai | Won |
Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards | |||
2011 | Best Lyrics | Mora Piya – Rajneeti | Nominated |
Mirchi Music Awards | |||
2012 | Lyricist of The Year | "Dagabaaz Re" - Dabangg 2 | Nominated[7] |
References
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- ^ a b c Official website: http://www.sameerlyricist.com/html/images/awards2.pdf[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Bollywood lyricist Sameer Anjaan receives Guinness World Records certificate for writing a staggering 3,524 songs". Guinness world records. Archived from the original on 27 February 2016.
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- ^ Adarsh, Taran (19 October 2006). "Amitabh to release Sameer's biography". indiaFM. Retrieved 11 March 2008.
- ^ "Nominations - Mirchi Music Award Hindi 2012". www.radiomirchi.com. Retrieved 27 April 2018.