Sayeed Quadri

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Sayeed Quadri
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Sayeed Quadri at Stardus Awards
Born (1960-10-03) 3 October 1960 (age 64)
Occupation(s) Lyricist, poet
Years active2003–present
Website www.sayeedquadri.com

Sayeed Quadri is an Indian lyricist and poet known for his work in Hindi cinema. He gained recognition with his debut in the film Jism (2003) and is best known for his soulful and poetic lyrics in popular films like Murder, Gangster, and Awarapan. Quadri has been honored with several awards, including the Best Lyricist award at the 6th IIFA Awards for the film Murder. He is often referred to by fans as a "lyrical hit machine" for his string of successful songs.

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Early life

Sayeed Quadri was born in Rajasthan, India.[ citation needed ] Deeply influenced by Urdu poetry and Sufi literature, he developed a passion for writing at a young age.

Career

Sayeed Quadri began his Bollywood career with the film Jism (2003), directed by Pooja Bhatt. His lyrics for songs like Awarapan Banjarapan gained widespread acclaim and established him as a powerful new voice in Hindi film music. The emotional depth and poetic expression of his writing stood out, making him an instant favorite among music lovers.

Following the success of Jism, Quadri became a frequent collaborator with Vishesh Films. He contributed lyrics to several hit films including:

In particular, his songs from Awarapan such as Toh Phir Aao, Maula Maula, and Tera Mera Rishta became massive hits. His consistent success with romantic and soulful lyrics earned him the nickname "lyrical hit machine" among fans.

Musical style and influences

Sayeed Quadri's lyrics are heavily influenced by Sufi philosophy and poetry. Many of his songs reflect themes of divine love and spiritual longing, which are central to Sufism. For example, the song Tera Mera Rishta Purana from Awarapan deals with the concept of a divine relationship, symbolizing the bond between the soul and the Creator (Maula). Another notable song, Dil Ibadat, also reflects his connection with Sufi themes, emphasizing love and devotion as a form of worship.

His ability to blend traditional Sufi ideas with contemporary music has earned him appreciation from both mainstream audiences and connoisseurs of spiritual poetry.

Awards and recognition

Quadri has received several nominations and awards for his work, including Filmfare nominations for Best Lyricist. His ability to blend poetic language with mainstream music has made him one of the most respected lyricists in the industry.

Personal life

Sayeed Quadri is married to Reena Quadri. Not much else is publicly known about his personal life, as he prefers to keep it private.

References

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Sayeed Quadri is an Indian lyricist and poet who works in Hindi cinema. He won the award for Best Lyricist at the 6th IIFA Awards for Murder , [3] and Standout Performance by a Lyricist at the Stardust Awards 2005 for Murder .

Awards

YearAwardCategoryOutcomeCapacityWorkNotes
2003TATA Info AwardTATA Info Award for Best Best LyricsWonLyricist
2004 IIFA Award IIFA Award for Best LyricsWonLyricist"Bheege Honth Tere" from Murder
2005 Stardust Award Stardust Award for Best LyricsWonLyricist
2005 MTV Immies MTV Immies Award for Best DialogueWon
2012 Mirchi Music Awards Album of The Year Nominated Barfi!

Filmography

Movie NameSongsComposerYear
Jism 3 songs M.M Keeravani 2003
Saaya All Songs Anu Malik
Paap 1 song2004
Murder 4 songs
Rog 1 songM.M Keeravani2005
Zeher 3 songs Mithoon
Anu Malik
Nazar All songsAnu Malik
Bachke Rehna Re Baba 1 song
Fareb All songs
Kalyug 4 songsMithoon
Anu Malik
Aisa Kyon Hota Hai? All songsTausikh Akhtar2006
Gangster 3 songs Pritam
Bas Ek Pal 1 songMithoon
Woh Lamhe 3 songsPritam
Zindaggi Rocks Anu Malik
Anwar 1 songMithoon2007
Life in a... Metro Pritam
The Train All SongsMithoon
Awarapan 2 songsPritam
Dhokha 1 songM.M Keeravani
Aggar Mithoon
Bhool Bhulaiyaa Pritam
Showbiz All songs Lalit Pandit
Jannat 2 songsPritam2008
Kismat Konnection
Raaz – The Mystery Continues Sharib-Toshi 2009
Billu Pritam
Tum Mile 4 songs (3 songs along with Kumaar)
De Dana Dan 2 songs
Toh Baat Pakki! 4 songs2010
Lamhaa Mithoon
Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji 1 songPritam2011
Murder 2 3 songs Harshit Saxena
Mithoon
Sangeet-Siddharth
Blood Money 4 songs Jeet Gannguli
Pranay
2012
Jannat 2 3 songsPritam
Barfi!
Rush 1 song
Murder 3 All SongsPritam
Mustafa Zahid
2013
I Love New Year 1 songPritam2015
Khamoshiyan 4 songsJeet Gannguli
Bobby-Imran
Hamari Adhuri Kahani 1 songMithoon
Ki and Ka 2016
Traffic
Loveshhuda 2 songs
Aksar 2 All Songs2017
Mercury 1 song2018
Baaghi 2
Malang 2020
Khuda Haafiz 2 songs
Ludo 3 songsPritam
HIT: The First Case 1 songMithoon2022
Gadar 2 6 songs2023
Vanvaas 4 songsMithoon2024

References

  1. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/lyricist-sayeed-quadri-opens-up-about-his-journey-in-bollywood/articleshow/xxxxxx.cms
  2. https://www.filmcompanion.in/features/bollywood-features/lyricist-sayeed-quadri-career-journey-jism-gangster-murder-songs
  3. "IIFA awards 2005". iifa.com. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 21 July 2012.