Gulzar

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Gulzar

Born August 18, 1934 · Jhelum, Punjab, Pakistan (age 92)

Sampooran Singh Kalra known popularly by his pen name Gulzar, is an Indian poet, lyricist, musician, composer and film director. Born in Jhelum District in British India (now in Pakistan) his family moved to India after partition. He started his career with music director S.D. Burman as a lyricist in the 1963 film Bandini and worked with many music directors including R. D. Burman, Salil Chowdhury…

Known For

Slumdog MillionaireSlumdog Millionaire · 2008
Slumdog Millionaire
★ 7.72008
MovieDramaRomance
A teenager reflects on his life after being accused of cheating on the Indian version of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?".
DrishyamDrishyam · 2015
Drishyam
★ 7.52015
MovieMysteryThriller
When his family stares down the barrel of criminal charges, a commoner channels his street smarts and knowledge of action films to tie the long arm of the law into an investigative Gordian knot.
Ok JaanuOk Jaanu · 2017
Ok Jaanu
★ 5.72017
MovieDramaRomance
Adi and Tara move to Bombay to pursue their dreams. A chance meeting sparks off a heady, no strings attached romance until their careers pull them apart. Will ambition prevail over matters of the heart?
Sam BahadurSam Bahadur · 2023
Sam Bahadur
★ 7.02023
MovieDramaHistory
Based on the life of Sam Manekshaw, who was the Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, and the first Indian Army officer to be promoted to the rank of Field Marshal.
DaayraDaayra · 2026
Daayra
2026
MovieCrimeDrama
Raman, who has had a shady record with staged encounters and police brutality, finds himself cornered as Ajooni challenges him on every step.
O'RomeoO'Romeo · 2026
O'Romeo
★ 5.62026
MovieRomanceAction
What fate awaits a stonehearted gangster and bloodthirsty womaniser when true love claims him, helpless and unguarded? A gang war that shakes the entire underworld and crime syndicate to their very roots. A forbidden love; the tale of an unrequited passion.
Dear ZindagiDear Zindagi · 2016
Dear Zindagi
★ 7.02016
MovieDramaRomance
Kaira, a young girl, faces problems in her relationships. She meets Dr Jehangir, who helps her resolve her issues with her parents and get a new perspective on life, which leads to her following her passion and an improvement in her love life.
GuruGuru · 2007
Guru
★ 6.92007
MovieDramaRomance
A villager, Gurukant Desai, arrives in Bombay in 1958, and rises from its streets to become the biggest tycoon in India.

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