Writer
Irshad Kamil
Based In
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Origin
Malerkotla, Punjab, India
Years Active
2002 – Present
Irshad Kamil Biography
Irshad Kamil Full Information
- Full Name: Irshad Kamil
- Profession: Lyricist, Poet, Writer
- Date of Birth: 5 September 1971
- Age Range: Early 50s
- Birthplace: Malerkotla, Punjab, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Religion: Islam
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Current Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Active Years: 2002 – Present
Family Background
- Father: Name not publicly disclosed
- Mother: Name not publicly disclosed
- Wife: Name not publicly disclosed
- Children: Names not publicly disclosed
- Siblings: Names not publicly disclosed
Education
- Master’s degree in Hindi from Panjab University, Chandigarh
Career Highlight
| Year | Film Name |
|---|---|
| 2004 | Chameli |
| 2005 | Shabd |
| 2005 | Socha Na Tha |
| 2005 | Karam |
| 2005 | Neal ‘N’ Nikki |
| 2006 | Ahista Ahista |
| 2006 | Gafla |
| 2007 | Dhol |
| 2007 | Jab We Met |
| 2008 | Tulsi |
| 2008 | Bhram |
| 2008 | Thodi Life Thoda Magic |
| 2008 | A Wednesday! |
| 2009 | Aa Dekhen Zara |
| 2009 | Tera Mera Ki Rishta |
| 2009 | Love Aaj Kal |
| 2009 | Toss |
| 2009 | Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani |
| 2009 | De Dana Dan |
| 2010 | Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge? |
| 2010 | Tum Milo Toh Sahi |
| 2010 | Raajneeti |
| 2010 | Khatta Meetha |
| 2010 | Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai |
| 2010 | Help |
| 2010 | Aashayein |
| 2010 | We Are Family |
| 2010 | Anjaana Anjaani |
| 2010 | Aakrosh |
| 2010 | Action Replayy |
| 2011 | Yamla Pagla Deewana |
| 2011 | Kucch Luv Jaisaa |
| 2011 | Mere Brother Ki Dulhan |
| 2011 | Mausam |
| 2011 | Rascals |
| 2011 | Rockstar |
| 2011 | Desi Boyz |
| 2012 | Jodi Breakers |
| 2012 | Cocktail |
| 2012 | Chakravyuh |
| 2012 | Son of Sardaar |
| 2013 | Special 26 |
| 2013 | Aashiqui 2 |
| 2013 | Raanjhanaa |
| 2013 | Phata Poster Nikhla Hero |
| 2014 | Gunday |
| 2014 | Highway |
| 2014 | Kochadaiiyaan (Dubbed) |
| 2014 | Kaanchi |
| 2014 | Holiday |
| 2014 | Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania |
| 2014 | Raja Natwarlal |
| 2014 | Happy New Year |
| 2015 | I (Dubbed) |
| 2015 | Prem Ratan Dhan Payo |
| 2015 | Guddu Rangeela |
| 2015 | Tamasha |
| 2016 | Sultan |
| 2016 | Pink |
| 2016 | Madaari |
| 2017 | Sachin: A Billion Dreams |
| 2017 | Dear Maya |
| 2017 | Raabta |
| 2017 | Mom |
| 2017 | Jab Harry Met Sejal |
| 2017 | Newton |
| 2017 | Tiger Zinda Hai |
| 2018 | Sanju |
| 2018 | Fanney Khan |
| 2018 | Rajma Chawal |
| 2018 | Zero |
| 2018 | Laila Majnu |
| 2019 | Bharat |
| 2019 | Kabir Singh |
| 2020 | Love Aaj Kal |
| 2020 | Shikara |
| 2021 | Tadap |
| 2021 | Atrangi Re |
| 2022 | Raksha Bandhan |
| 2022 | Freddy |
| 2023 | Bholaa |
| 2023 | Jawan |
| 2023 | Tiger 3 |
| 2023 | Dunki |
| 2024 | Woh Bhi Din The |
| 2024 | Bade Miyan Chote Miyan |
| 2024 | Amar Singh Chamkila |
| 2024 | Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video |
| 2024 | Baby John |
| 2025 | Sky Force |
| 2025 | Chhaava |
| 2025 | Kesari Chapter 2 |
| 2025 | Ground Zero |
| 2025 | Bhool Chuk Maaf |
| 2025 | Saiyaara |
| 2025 | Tehran |
| 2025 | Tere Ishk Mein |
| 2025 | Dhurandhar |
Recent Activity
- Chhaava (2025) – Wrote lyrics for five songs in this big historical drama starring Vicky Kaushal.
- Tere Ishk Mein (2025) – Collaborated with A. R. Rahman again, contributing eight soulful tracks for Anand L. Rai’s romantic film.
- Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (2024) – Penned five high-energy songs for this action entertainer featuring Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff.
- Amar Singh Chamkila (2024) – Delivered powerful Punjabi-flavoured lyrics for Imtiaz Ali’s musical biopic with A. R. Rahman.
- Baby John (2024) – Worked on the soundtrack composed by Thaman S for this mass-appeal action film.
Awards List
| Year | Award Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Best Lyricist | Filmfare Awards | Love Aaj Kal | Won |
| 2010 | Album of the Year | Mirchi Music Awards | Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai | Nominated |
| 2011 | Lyricist of the Year | Mirchi Music Awards | Rockstar | Nominated |
| 2011 | Listeners’ Choice Album of the Year | Mirchi Music Awards | Rockstar | Won |
| 2011 | Album of the Year | Mirchi Music Awards | Rockstar | Won |
| 2012 | Best Lyricist | Filmfare Awards | Rockstar | Won |
| 2012 | Album of the Year | Mirchi Music Awards | Cocktail | Nominated |
| 2013 | Album of the Year | Mirchi Music Awards | Aashiqui 2 | Won |
| 2014 | Album of the Year | Mirchi Music Awards | Gunday | Nominated |
| 2014 | Lyricist of the Year | Mirchi Music Awards | Happy New Year | Won |
| 2015 | Best Lyricist | Filmfare Awards | Tamasha | Won |
| 2015 | Lyricist of the Year | Mirchi Music Awards | Tamasha | Nominated |
| 2016 | Album of the Year | Mirchi Music Awards | Sultan | Nominated |
| 2016 | Lyricist of the Year | Mirchi Music Awards | Sultan | Nominated |
| 2017 | Album of the Year | Mirchi Music Awards | Raabta | Nominated |
| 2017 | Album of the Year | Mirchi Music Awards | Jab Harry Met Sejal | Won |
| 2017 | Lyricist of the Year | Mirchi Music Awards | Jab Harry Met Sejal | Nominated |
| 2019 | Urdu Lyricist | Bazm-E-Urdu Dubai Mehfil-E-Urdu (Kaifi Azmi Award) | — | Won |
About Irshad Kamil
He is a famous Indian lyricist and poet known for emotional Bollywood songs.
Tum Se Hi, Nadaan Parindey, Agar Tum Saath Ho, Kun Faya Kun, Kabira.
Yes, he has received National Film Awards for Best Lyrics.
He holds a Master’s degree in Hindi from Panjab University.
Mumbai, Maharashtra.