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Niranjan Iyengar

Indian screenwriter

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About Niranjan Iyengar

Niranjan Iyengar was an Indian author, screenwriter and lyricist.

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.... He also hosts the talk show Look Who's Talking with Niranjan, which is aired on Zee CafΓ©.

Selected filmography

Year Movie Dialogues Lyrics Notes 2003 Jism Paap Rog Kal Ho Naa Ho Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Dialogue 2006 Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Dialogue I See You Kya Love Story Hai 2008 Kidnap Fashion 2009 Life Partner Wake Up Sid Kurbaan 2010 We are Family My Name Is Khan Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist ("Noor-e-Khuda") Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist ("Sajda") 2012 Ra.One Lyrics for the song "Chammak Challo", with Vishal Dadlani Heroine Student of the Year 2013 D-Day 2014 Heartless 2016 Ae Dil Hai Mushkil 2020DeviProducer Haathi Mere Saathi TBA Maharagni: Queen of Queens

Awards and nominations Filmfare Awards

Nominated: Best Dialogue – Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) Nominated: Best Dialogue – Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006) Nominated: Best Lyricist – "Noor-e-Khuda" from My Name Is Khan (2010) Nominated: Best Lyricist – "Sajda" from My Name Is Khan (2010)

Screen Awards

Nominated: Best Dialogue – Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) Nominated: Best Dialogue – Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006)

Zee Cine Awards Nominated: Best Dialogue – Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003) Nominated: Best Dialogue – Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006)

Mirchi Music Awards Nominated: Album of The Year – My Name is Khan (2010) Nominated: Lyricist of The Year – "Sajda" from My Name is Khan (2010) Nominated: Lyricist of The Year – "Tere Naina" from My Name is Khan (2010)

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Important facts

Born
Dombivli
Nationality

Frequently asked questions

Who was Niranjan Iyengar?

Indian screenwriter

When was Niranjan Iyengar born?

Niranjan Iyengar was born in Dombivli.

What was Niranjan Iyengar's occupation?

Niranjan Iyengar was an author, screenwriter and lyricist.

What nationality was Niranjan Iyengar?

Niranjan Iyengar was Indian.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Niranjan Iyengar

Β· Wikidata: Q7039895

Β· DBpedia: Niranjan Iyengar

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