Raj Shekhar is an Indian lyricist who works in Hindi films. He made his debut as a lyricist with the 2011 film Tanu Weds Manu. He went on to write the lyrics for other notable films including Tanu Weds Manu Returns, Tumbbad, Veere Di Wedding, Hichki and Uri: The Surgical Strike.
Career
He started his career as an assistant director to Aanand L. Rai. He made his debut as a lyricist for the film Tanu Weds Manu, directed by Rai starring R. Madhavan and Kangana Ranaut. He assisted Abbas Tyrewala in Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na and Sujoy Ghosh in Home Delivery.Raaga – Hindi – Lyricist – Rajshekhar
Filmography As lyricist YearFilmTitleComposer Notes 2011Tanu Weds Manu''Mannu Bhaiya''Krsna Solo''Jugni''''Yun Hi''''Piya''''Rangrez''''Rangrez (Wadali Bros)''2013Issaq''Enne Unne''Sachin-Jigar2015Tanu Weds Manu Returns''Ho Gaya Hai Pyaar''Krnsa Solo''Move On''''Old School Girl''''O Saathi Mere''''Mat Ja Re''''Ghani Bawari''2016Cute Kameena''Single Chal Reya Hun''''Yeh Sheher Mehboob Hai Ji''''Da Di Dada''''Shaam Hote Hi''''Rafa Dafa''2017Friendship Unlimited''Tere Bin O Yara''Vishal MishraMarathi filmQarib Qarib Singlle''Khatam Kahani''''Jaane De''2018Veere Di Wedding''Suicide Kargi Re''Shashwat SachdevTumbbad''Tumbbad Anthem''Ajay-AtulHichki''Madamji Go Easy''Jasleen Royal''Khol De Par''Meri Nimmo''Bulbula''Krsna Solo''Tumse Hi''Mangesh Dhadke ''Ye Bhi Beet Jayega''Krsna Solo2019Uri: The Surgical Strike''Beh Chala''Shashwat SachdevJabariya Jodi''Ki Honda Pyaar (Male version)''Vishal Mishra ''Ki Honda Pyaar (Female version)''''Macchardani''Saand Ki Aankh''Udta Teetar''''Womaniya''''Aasmaa''''Baby Gold''''Jhunna Jhunna''''Womaniya (Raw version)''''Aasmaa (Film version)''''Aasmaa''2020Bamfaad''Bamfaad (Title Track)''''Ishq Ka Itar''''Munasib''''Yaar Mera Ho Mere Rubaru''Khaali Peeli''Duniya Sharma Jaayegi''Vishal–ShekharCo-written with Kumaar''Shana Dil''Mismatched ''Aise Kyun''Anurag SaikiaRaat Akeli Hai''Aadhe Aadhe Se''Sneha KhanwalkarMeenakshi Sundareshwar''Mann Kesar Kesar''Justin Prabhakaran''Titar Bitar''''Vaada Machaney''''Tu Yahin Hai''''Ratti Ratti Reza Reza''2021Kathmandu ConnectionSyahi SyahiSneha Khanwalkar Web series 2022Ittu Si Baat''Gulaabi''Vishal Mishra ''Sun Bhi Le''''Dar Badar''''Middle Class''''17 Lakh Da Gajra''Doctor G''O Sweety Sweety''Amit TrivediMismatched Season 2''Aise Kyun (Gazal Version)''Anurag Saikia, Raj ShekharGood Luck Jerry''Mor Mor''Parag Chhabra''Paracetamol''''Jogan''''Jhand Ba (Sad)''''Jhand Ba''''Cutie Cutie''Nazar Andaaz''Sukoon (Male version)''Vishal Mishra ''Sukoon (Female version)''''Lootre Aagye''''Andekhe Rang''''Aadhi Kahaani''''Jadoo''Rocketry : The Nambi Effect''Behne Do''Sam C. S.2023Animal''Papa Meri Jaan (Childs's version)''Harshvardhan Rameshwar''Papa Meri Jaan''''Pehle Bhi Main''Vishal Mishra Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum''Thinkal Poovin''Justin Prabhakaran''Chalte Raho''Akelli''Umeedon Ki Titliyaan''Hitesh Sonik2024Bhakshak''Ganga''Anurag Saikia, Anuj Garg''Shaamil Hain''Crew''Kiddan Zalima''Vishal Mishra Savi''Humdum''Vishal MishraMismatched 3''Ishq Hai''Anurag Saikia, Raj Shekhar''Sab Thik Hai''Phir Aayi Haseen Dilruba''Haste Haste''Sachet-Parampara2025Deva''Bhasad Macha''Vishal Mishra ''Bas Tera Pyaar Hai''''Bas Tera Pyaar Hai (Palak Version)''Saiyaara"Tum Ho Toh"Hridayapoorvam"Tuk Tuk Tuk Tu"Justin PrabhakaranMalayalam film2026Toxic"Tabaahi"Vishal Mishra
Discography
Singles YearSongSinger2021 ''Sheher''Anurag Saikia, Raj Shekhar2022''Boli Tujhse''Amit Trivedi''Hairaan"Javed Ali2023 ''Baarish Hai Janam"Payal Dev
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