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Top 10 Lyricists In Bollywood

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Indian cinema world cannot be visualized without songs. Film melodies serve a variety of objectives. They are placed at clever intervals throughout the story; they make a conversation more than only dialogue.

Lyrics in the current years of Bollywood have mostly been very inadequate. Cringeworthy, unsatisfactory, and tasteless lyrics have completely ruined the listening experience. LET US NOT FOCUS ON THAT, right?

India has a prolonged and prosperous tradition of poems and lyrics. It would not be extreme to say that Indian cinema has delivered us with some of the finest lyricists ever to have been on the earth. Be it, Javed Akhtar Javed Akhtar is an Indian poet, lyricist, film scr >> Read More... or Gulzar Saab.

Now, we have many indie artists like Anuv Jain Anuv Jain is a well-known musician, singer, songwr >> Read More... , Prateek Kuhaad, and many more who are multitaskers.

It is actually impossible to keep a track of their transcendence.

Here is the list of the Top 10 Lyricists in Bollywood-

1. Gulzar

Sir Gulzar has a juvenile fascination for life, which is visible in his words. He writes subtle lyrics with profound meaning; he deeply describes mundanity. He wrote different genres, from love songs to heartbreaking ones to philosophical ones. Some of his songs are- Dil Dhhondta Hai, Zindagi Kya Hai, Yaaram, Sau Dar, and many many more!

bollywood lyricists who gave us the most number of songs

2. Javed Akhtar

Javed Akhtar is a prominent writer who has given Bollywood its best. Along with Salim Khan Salim Khan was born in 1935 and he is considered a >> Read More... , he has authored many scripts for movies and penned many songs individually. Javed has won Padma Shri, the Padma Bhushan, the Sahitya Akademi Award, and five National Film Awards The National Film Awards gets presented every year >> Read More... . Salim-Javed is Hindi cinema's greatest screenwriter, formed of Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar. They are articulated for being the first Indian screenwriters to achieve star status and became the most successful Indian screenwriters of all time.

bollywood lyricists who gave us the most number of songs

3. Amitabh Bhattacharya Amitabh Bhattacharya is a popular Bollywood singer >> Read More...

After destroying the song Kesariya by rhyming Kesariya with Lovestoriyaan, Amitabh Bhattacharya has been the new meme sensation on social media. But we should not overlook that Bhattacharya has given us some exceptional songs. From Iktara to Manmarziyaan, Amitabh Bhattacharya has his lyrics game strong! Bhattacharya writes deep songs and requires reading between the line.

bollywood lyricists who gave us the most number of songs

4. Prasoon Joshi Prasoon Joshi is an Indian poet, writer, lyricist >> Read More...

Prasoon Joshi wrote squeaky-clean songs for Bollywood. Joshi is a universal writer and has written in different genres, from patriotic to romantic to spiritual. bollywood lyricists who gave us the most number of songs

5. Prateek Kuhad Prateek Kuhad is an Indian singer, musician,and so >> Read More...

Another lyricist on the list an indie artist. These types of songs are songs that are written, composed, and sung by independent bands and individuals. Prateek Kuhad is a singer-songwriter and musician who makes autonomous music in Hindi and English. Some songs by him are- Cold/Mess, Kadam, Saansein, Kasoor, and many more.

Best Prateek Kuhad Songs of All Time – Top 10 Tracks | Discotech

6. Anand Bakshi Anand Bakshi was an old poet and lyricist with his >> Read More...

Late Anand Bakshi was a great poet and lyricist. He had won the Filmfare award for Best lyricist four times. Some of his songs are- Kaliyo Ka Chaman, Ye Raatein Nayi Purani, Aja Teri Yaad Aayi, Ho Pardesia, Solah Baras Ki Bali Umar Ko Salam, Bagho Mein Bahar Aayi, Pardesia, Maar Gyi Mujjhe, and many more. You might have listened to many of them, but now you know who wrote them.

The ever-young, addiction that was Anand Bakshi : Bollywood News -  Bollywood Hungama

7. Irshad Kamil Irshad Kamil is an Indian lyricist and poet who ca >> Read More...

You might love these Bollywood albums- Jab We Met Click to look into! >> Read More... , Rockstar, Aashiqui 2, Highway, Chameli, Love Aaj Kal Click to look into! >> Read More... , Raanjhanaa, Tamasha, and Jab Harry Met Sejal, right? Do you know who wrote these masterpiece songs? Irshad Kamil. Now you know. He writes deep words with profound meanings. bollywood lyricists who gave us the most number of songs

8. Farhan Akhtar One of the most recognized young director of India >> Read More...

Just like his father, Farhan Akhtar has a way with words. His Toh Zinda Ho Tum from Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara is excellent and applauded by the audience. He is an Indian actor, writer, director, screenwriter, producer, playback singer, and television host; he is a super-multitasker! Farhan Akhtar - Rakuten Viki

9. Santosh Anand Santosh Anand is a famous Indian lyricist. He writ >> Read More...

One of the most philosophical songs in the Hindi industry is Ek Pyaar Ka Nagma Hai; it has many touching and thought-provoking lines. The writer of this gem is Santosh Anand. He has Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist twice and the Yash Bharti Award in 2016. Other songs by him are- Chana Jor Garam Chana jor garam is a Pakistani comedy family drama >> Read More... , Ye Galiya Ye Chobara, Ab Ke Baras, etc.

I have never asked for money and I never will: Santosh Anand - Hindustan  Times

10. Abhirucji Chand

Presenting you all the winner of the Mirchi Music Awards for Critics' Choice Upcoming Lyricist of The Year- Abhiruchi Chand Abhiruchi Chanda is an Indian movie lyricist who h >> Read More... . She is an emerging writer. Some of her songs are- Budhu Sa Man, Theher Ja, Le Chal Mujhe, Dil Jaane Na, The Rainbow Song, Dinchak, and Ashiyana.

On the beat with: Abhiruchi Chand, Lyricist/Dialogue Writer | Hindi Movie  News - Times of India

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