AM Turaz is an Indian poet, lyricist, dialogue writer, screenwriter and director who has worked in over 30 films and participated in various poetry shows. He is known for using Urdu words in his songs and writing on themes revolving around love.
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AM Turazi Aas Muhammad Turazi aka Turazi was born in Sambalkheda village near Miranpur town in Muzaffarpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India. According to one source, he was born on Thursday, September 19, 1974 (age 48 years; as of 2022), and according to another source, he was born on Sunday, September 19, 1982 (age 40 years; as of 2022). Her zodiac sign is Virgo. He learned Urdu at home because his family spoke Urdu. He was interested in writing since his teenage years and also liked the charm of movies, so he moved to Mumbai in 2002 and pursued his writing career.
AM Turaz at the age of 20
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 9″
Weight (approx): 75 kg
Hair color: black
Eye Color: Black
family
He belongs to a middle class family.
parents and siblings
His father’s name is Wahid Ahmed, who was a farmer. He is the eldest among his siblings.
wife
He is unmarried.
Relationships/affairs
He is single.
religion
He follows Islam.
Career
screenwriter and director
After moving to Mumbai in 2002, she found a job writing for a TV show in 2003 and later wrote for many TV shows including Lady Inspector Renuka and Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka. In 2017, he made his directorial debut with the music album We Indians.
Poster of AM Turaz’s TV show, Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka
lyricist and poet
In 2005, she got her first film Kudiyon Ka Hai Zamaana (2006) and her debut song was Kehta Hai Yeh Mera Dil. He later composed many songs for various hit films including Guzaarish (2010), Chakravyuh (2012), Bajirao Mastani (2015), Padmaavat (2018), Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022) and Satyaprem Ki Katha (2023). Some of his famous songs include Kabhi Jo Badal Barse, Ghoomar, Binte Dil, Khalibali, Bhula Diya and Jab Saiyaan.
Poster of AM Turaz’s movie, Bajirao Mastani
Apart from Bollywood, he has participated in various poetry shows (Mushairs) in different countries of the world. In 2014, his poems were published in a book titled Lamhe.
AM Turaz performs in a poetry show (Mushaira)
Story writer and dialogue writer
In 2016, he made his debut as a story writer with the movie Direct Ishq and in 2021, he made his debut as a web series writer with the Hotstar web series The Empire. In 2016, he made his debut as a dialogue writer in the film 1:13:7 Ek Tera Saath.
Poster for AM Turaz’s web series, Empire
Confrontation
Legal case for Mehngai Song
In 2012, he wrote a song titled Mehngai in the film Chakravyuh, which featured the names of famous Indian industrialists and business brands including Birla, Tata and Bata. The lyrics of the song were ‘Birla Ho Ya Tata Ambani Ho Ya Bata, Apne Apne Chakar Mein Desh Ko Hai Kata Birla Ho Ya Tata Ambani Ho Ya Bata Apne Apne Chakar Mein Desh Ko Hai Kata.’ A case was filed in the Delhi High Court to stop the broadcast of the song; However, the court allowed the song to be shown with a disclaimer.
Awards, honors, achievements
- Won a Special Mention Award at the FOI Online Awards for Bajirao Mastani in 2015
- In 2016, he won the Best Poetry Award from Urdu Markaz, Los Angeles, USA.
- Won the Jury Prize for Album of the Year at the Mirchi Music Awards for Bajirao Mastani in 2016.
- Won the Best Original Song Award at the FOI Online Awards for the song Ghoomer from the movie Padmaavat in 2018.
- Nominated for Best Lyricist at Mirchi Music Awards for Padmaavati 2019
AM Turaz with the best lyricist award
- Won the Jury Prize for Album of the Year at the Mirchi Music Awards for Padmaavati in 2019
- Won the Jury Prize for Best Song of the Year at the Mirchi Music Awards in 2019 for the song Padmaavat Goomar.
- Nominated for Best Lyricist at the Filmfare Awards for the song Binte Dil from the movie Padmaavat in 2019
- Nominated for Best Lyricist at FOI Online Awards for Shikayat song from Gangubai Kathiawadi movie 2022
- Won Golden Trophy by Saregama Records in 2023 for Gangubai Kathiawadi
AM Turaz’s Gold Trophy award
- Nominated for Best Lyrics at the Filmfare Awards for the song Jab Saiyaan from the film Gangubai Kathiawadi in 2023
Facts/Trivia
- Her favorite Hindi lyricist is Anand Bakshi.
- He has a very good friendship with model and actor Arjuman Mughal. When Mughal was going through a difficult phase in his life and career and was depressed, Turazi took care of him, which developed into a deep bond.
AM Turaz with his close friend and actor Arjuman Mughal
- In an interview, he said that although he likes all Bollywood directors, his favorite is Sanjay Leela Bhansali because the stories of Bhansali’s films are historical and grand.
- In his free time he likes to play the guitar.
AM Turaz plays the guitar
- He was a member of Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and Grameen Mukt Vidhyalayi Shiksha Sansthan (GMVSS), Delhi.
- In an interview, he said that lyricists and writers don’t get their fair share of recognition; However, he hoped that they too would begin to receive the attention they deserved. In July 2023, he appeared on the popular comedy show The Kapil Sharma Show.
AM Turaz (seated, far left) during the Kapil Sharma Show
Categories: Bollywood
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