Niranjan Iyengar

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Niranjan Iyengar
Born Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Occupation Screenwriter, Lyricist
Nationality Indian
GenreBollywood

Niranjan Iyengar born in Dombivali, Maharashtra, India, is a screenwriter and lyricist particularly known for his work with director Karan Johar. He is also author of the book, The Making of Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.... [1] He also hosts the talk show Look Who's Talking with Niranjan, which is aired on Zee Café. [2]

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Selected filmography

YearMovieDialoguesLyricsNotes
2003 Jism Yes
Paap Yes
RogYes
Kal Ho Naa Ho YesNominated – Filmfare Award for Best Dialogue
2006 Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna YesNominated – Filmfare Award for Best Dialogue
I See You Yes
Kya Love Story Hai Yes
2008 Kidnap Yes
Fashion Yes
2009 Life Partner Yes
Wake Up Sid Yes
Kurbaan YesYes
2010 We are Family Yes
My Name Is Khan YesYesNominated – Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist ("Noor-e-Khuda")

Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist ("Sajda")

2012 Ra.One YesLyrics for the song "Chammak Challo", with Vishal Dadlani
Heroine Yes
Student of the Year Yes
2013 D-Day YesYes
2014 Heartless Yes
2016 Ae Dil Hai Mushkil Yes
2020 Devi Producer
Haathi Mere Saathi Yes

Awards and nominations

Filmfare Awards

Screen Awards

Zee Cine Awards

Mirchi Music Awards

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