Sayeed Quadri is an Indian lyricist and poet known for his work in Hindi cinema. He gained recognition with his debut in the film Jism (2003) and is best known for his lyrics in films such as Murder (2004) Gangster (2006) and Awarapan (2007). Quadri has been honored with several awards, including the Best Lyricist at the 6th IIFA Awards for the film Murder.
Career
Sayeed Quadri began his career as a lyricist with the Hindi film Jism (2003), directed by Pooja Bhatt. Songs from the film, including "Awarapan Banjarapan", brought him early recognition in the Hindi film music industry. His writing style, noted for its emotional and poetic expression, helped establish him as a lyricist during the early 2000s.
Following his debut, Quadri wrote lyrics for several commercially successful Hindi films throughout the 2000s and early 2010s. Many of his songs featured in films starring Emraan Hashmi and achieved popularity among audiences. This period saw Quadri frequently collaborating with playback singer KK and actor Emraan Hashmi, contributing to multiple successful soundtracks.
After the success of Jism, Quadri became a regular collaborator with Vishesh Films. He provided lyrics for a number of films produced under the banner, strengthening his presence in Hindi cinema. His work during this phase included songs across various genres, ranging from romantic ballads to dramatic compositions.
Following the success of Jism, Quadri became a frequent collaborator with Vishesh Films. He contributed lyrics to several films including:
Saaya (2003) Paap (2003) Murder (2004) Gangster (2006) Awarapan (2007) The Train (2007) Jannat (2008) Raaz: The Mystery Continues (2009) Murder 2 (2011)
Awards and nominations Quadri has received several nominations and awards for his work, including nominations for the Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist. Year Award Category Result Work Notes 2004 IIFA Award IIFA Award for Best Lyrics "Bheege Honth Tere" from Murder 2005 Stardust Award Stardust Award for Best Lyrics 2005 MTV Immies MTV Immies Award for Best Dialogue 2012 Mirchi Music Awards Album of The Year Barfi!
Filmography Year Title Songs Composer 2003Jism3 songs M.M KeeravaniSaayaAll songs Anu Malik2004Paap 1 songMurder4 songs2005Rog1 song M.M Keeravani Zeher3 songsMithoon Anu MalikNazarAll songs Anu MalikBachke Rehna Re Baba 1 songFarebAll songs Kalyug4 songs MithoonAnu Malik 2006Aisa Kyon Hota Hai?All songs Tausikh AkhtarGangster3 songsPritam Bas Ek Pal1 songMithoonWoh Lamhe3 songs PritamZindaggi Rocks Anu Malik 2007Anwar1 songMithoonLife in a... MetroPritam The Train All SongsMithoon Awarapan5 songsPritam Dhokha1 song M.M Keeravani Aggar Mithoon Bhool BhulaiyaaPritam ShowbizAll songs Lalit Pandit2008Jannat2 songsPritam Kismat Konnection2009Raaz – The Mystery ContinuesSharib-ToshiBilluPritam Tum Mile5 songs (3 songs along with Kumaar)De Dana Dan2 songs2010Toh Baat Pakki!4 songs Lamhaa Mithoon 2011Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji1 songPritam Murder 23 songsHarshit SaxenaMithoonSangeet-Siddharth 2012Blood Money4 songs Jeet GannguliPranay Jannat 23 songsPritam Barfi!Rush1 song2013Murder 3All Songs PritamMustafa Zahid2015I Love New Year1 song Pritam Khamoshiyan4 songsJeet GannguliBobby-Imran Hamari Adhuri Kahani 1 songMithoon 2016Ki and KaTrafficLoveshhuda2 songs2017Aksar 2All songs2018Mercury1 songBaaghi 22020MalangKhuda Haafiz 2 songsLudo3 songsPritam 2022HIT: The First Case 1 songMithoon 2023Gadar 2 6 songs 2024 Vanvaas 4 songs 2026Ikka 2 songs (1 song along with Raja Kumari)Awarapan 2 4 songs
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