Nizam

Mohammad Nizam (2 October 1951 – 21 September 2015) was a lyricist in the Odia movie industry. Nizam's songs appeared in over 160 movies. He was a screenwriter for over 50 movies and television shows, as well as providing scripts for over 70 stage shows.

Early life Nizam was born on 2 October 1951 in Sutaahat, Cuttack; his father was Aasad Naazim. He started as a football player for Odisha and played for ten years. He later received a job in Postal Accounts for his talent in sports.

Musical career Nizam began his career writing songs for the Odia movie Anutap, which included the popular song "Nida bharaa raati madhujharaa janha". Following Anutap, he gained further success with his work for the movies Samar Salim Saaiman, Maanini, and Phula Chandana. Nizam received the Best Singer Award at the State Movie Awards for the movies Rajnigandha (1989), Jeebana Sathee (1997) and Lakshmi Baramma. His first song, "Saharara bati galaani libhi", was telecast on Yuvabaanee programmes from Akashvaani Katak in 1968 and 1969. Nizam used to write devotional songs for Lord Jagannath, otherwise known as "Sala Beg", said film director Sanjay Nayak in 1969.

Death Nizam died on 21 September 2015 while being treated at Apollo hospital. His family claimed that Nazim's body was held for hours after his death to inflate the hospital bill. He was cremated at Dargha Bazar, Cuttack.

List of movies with his songs Movie Release year Baalungaa Tokaa 2011 Chori Chori Mana Chori 2011 Hero 2011 Mana Mora Prajaapati 2011 Tu Tha Mu Jauchi Rushi 2010 Om Namah Sivaya 2010 Ei Milana Yuga Yugara 2010 Mu Kana Ete Kharaap 2010 Subha Vivaaha 2010 Don2010 Tume Hin Saathee Mora 2010 Keun Duniaaru Aasila Bandhu 2009 Dream Girl 2009 Aare Sathee Aa 2009 Mate Ta Love Helaare 2008 Anutap1977

Awards

Best singer (State Movie Award) Sikandar Award Yadumani Das Memorial Talent Award National Art Talent Award Akshyaya Mohanty Foundation Award