A. M. Turaz

A M Turaz (Aas Mohammed Turaz) is an Indian poet and lyricist. He has worked in television, music albums and films. He has written the lyrics for Bollywood films including Kudiyon Ka Hai Zamaana of 2007, The Unforgettable of 2009 and Guzaarish of 2010, with the songs "Aayat", "Kabhi Jo Baadal Barse", "Tera Zikr", "Udi" and "Tere Liye Mere Kareem". The songs "Ghoomar", "Binte Dil" and "Khalibali" from Padmaavat and Tum Na Aaye from Badla are written by him.

Career His first assignment in Mumbai was writing lyrics for film Kudiyon Ka Hai Zamana in 2006. This was followed by Jail, Guzarish, Chakravyuh and Jackpot. Turaz written Chakravyuh song "Tata, Birla, Ambani". On this song producer Prakash Jha got legal notice from Birla and Ambani. He was criticised due to his lyrics in film Chakravyuh.

Filmography The following films feature lyrics by A. M. Turaz:

Awards Radio Mirchi Award 2015 Radio Mirchi Award 2017

Books Lamhe (लम्हे), an anthology of Hindi poetry was published by Poets Corner Group.