Irshad Kamil Birthday: The magician of words who reaches hearts through songs

Hindi cinema has given us many such lyricists who have immortalised emotions with their pen. One of these names is Irshad Kamil. Because of his simple language, deep thoughts and heart touching songs, he is counted among the most successful and popular lyricists of Bollywood today. He was born on 5 September 1971 in Malerkotla, Punjab. Irshad's journey is no less than a film story. From studying engineering to journalism and then becoming a poet and lyricist, he made his mark with struggle and hard work.

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 Leaving engineering and turning towards literature (Irshad Kamil education)

Irshad Kamil's childhood was spent in Punjab. Initially, he dreamt of becoming an engineer and was also studying in this direction. But he was less interested in machines and more interested in words. So he left engineering and chose the path of literature and journalism. He studied journalism from Punjab University and then obtained MA and PhD degrees in Hindi literature. This literary background later became the basis of the depth and simplicity of his songs.

Struggle from journalism to Mumbai (Irashad Kamil interesting fact)

After completing his studies, Irshad worked in many newspapers. However, he always had a desire to become a poet and writer in his heart. This passion showed him the way to Mumbai. Coming to Mumbai was easy, but staying here was very difficult. In the initial days, he had to face financial difficulties. Many times he could not go home on festivals and had to lie to his mother that he was busy. But those days of struggle made him strong and he did not give up.

Entry in Bollywood with 'Chameli'(Irashad Kamil debut film)

Irshad Kamil got his first big break from the film 'Chameli' (2004). After writing the songs for this film, he started making his mark in the industry. After this, songs from films like 'Jab We Met', 'Love Aaj Kal', 'Rajneeti' gave him a new position in the industry.

 Got real recognition from 'Rockstar' (Irshad Kamil film Rockstar)

However, he got real fame from the film 'Rockstar' (2011). The music of this film was composed by AR Rahman and the lyrics were written by Irshad Kamil. Songs like 'Nadaan Parindey', 'Sada Haq', 'Kun Faya Kun' are still on people's lips. These songs proved Irshad Kamil to be the greatest lyricist not only of Bollywood but of Indian music.

Songs written for big star films (Irshad Kamil songs)

Irshad Kamil has also written songs for Shahrukh Khan's 'Jawan', 'Zero', 'Happy New Year', Salman Khan, Ajay Devgan and Amitabh Bachchan's films. The specialty of his songs is that they are not only romantic but also weave patriotism, philosophy and life philosophy into his songs.

'Saiyara' and recent work (Irshad Kamil famous film)

Recently, he wrote three songs for the film 'Saiyara', which were liked by the audience. The film did well at the box office and the songs created a stir on social media. The strength of his writing is that he writes in harmony with every era and every generation.

Dialogues of 'Chhava' without taking any fees (Irashad Kamil Chavva)

Irshad Kamil wrote poetic dialogues in Vicky Kaushal's film 'Chava'. The special thing is that he did not charge any fee for this. He said that he has so much respect for Sambhaji Maharaj in his heart that writing about him is a service, not a business. This shows the simplicity and sensitivity of his personality.

Books and literary contributions (Irshad Kamil book)

Apart from songs, Irshad Kamil has also written a book - 'Kaali Aurat Ka Khwaab'. It mentions his songs and experiences in the film world. In it, he has also mentioned the troubles of his early days.

FAQs: Irshad Kamil

Q1. Who is Irshad Kamil?
Irshad Kamil is a well-known Hindi and Urdu lyricist and poet, who has given many memorable songs to Bollywood.

Q2. When and where was Irshad Kamil born?
He was born on 5 September 1971 in Malerkotla, Punjab.

Q3. With which film did he debut in Bollywood?
Irshad Kamildebuted as a lyricist with the filmChameli in 2004.

Q4. Which film gave him the most recognition?
He got the most recognition from the songs of Imtiaz Ali's filmRockstar(2011), whose music was composed by A.R. Rahman.

Q5. For which films of Shah Rukh Khan has Irshad Kamil written songs?
Hewrote songs for films likeJawaan,Zero,andHappy New Year.

Q6. What is the name of the book written by Irshad Kamil?
The name of his book isKali Aurat Ka Khwab.

Q7. Has he written only songs or dialogues as well?
Yes, he has written songs as well as dialogues. Recently, hewrote poetic dialogues for Vicky Kaushal's filmChhava.

Q8. Irshad Kamil got success working with which directors?
He worked with directors like Imtiaz Ali, Ali Abbas Zafar, Pankaj Kapoor, and Sudhir Mishra.

Q9. Did Irshad Kamil do any other work before writing for films?
Yes, he initially worked in many newspapers and then came to Mumbai and fulfilled his dream of becoming a lyricist.

Q10. Why is Irshad Kamil considered special?
His writing is simple, deep and connects every generation. Romance, philosophy, and patriotism are all colours in his songs.

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