Faaiz Anwar (born 9 March 1965) is an Indian poet and lyricist who has written songs for popular movies including Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin, Saajan, Tum Bin, Jab We Met, Dabangg, and Rowdy Rathore.
Career
Anwar entered the Hindi music industry by chance. In 1989, on a sightseeing visit to Bombay, he happened to meet Roop Kumar Rathod. Impressed by his Shayri, Roop Kumar Rathore introduced him to Mahesh Bhatt. And, Mahesh Bhatt was so impressed by his Shayari that he asked to join the Film Industry and even promised to give the break. And Mahesh Bhatt kept his promise. Mahesh Bhatt was working on a subject and had the music ready for a song but wanted Shayri with a touch of sensibility and human feel. He tried many established lyricists but they could not satiate Mahesh Bhatt's demanding soul. He asked Faaiz Anwaar to write lyrics. In 40 min. what Faaiz Anwaar wrote, went to become musical milestone of Music Industry. This was the title song "Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin" which stayed on the top of the most popular Radio Programme Cibaca Geetmala for almost two years. Soon, followed musical hit film of the year "Imtihaan" and Saajan” which consolidated his place in the Film Industry. He was nominated for Best Lyricist for his debut song "Dil Hai Ke Maanta Nahi" (Film: Dil Hai Ke Maanta Nahin), "Is Tarah Aashiqui Ka Asar... (Film: Imtehan), and "Tere Mast Mast Do Nain" (Film: Dabangg) in Filmfare awards, Zee awards.
Filmography Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin (1991) Saajan Jaanam Aaja Meri Jaan (1993) Kasam Teri Kasam (1993) Tum Karo Vaada (1993) Do Dilon Ka Sangam (1993) Shabnam Tehquiqat Karan (1994) Kanoon (1994) Vijaypath Naaraaz (1994) Imtihaan Hum Hain Bemisaal The Gambler (1995) The Don (1995) Haqeeqat (1995) Surakshaa (1995) Hulchul (1995) Ram Aur Shyam (1996) (1996) Dil Kitna Nadan Hai (1997) Iski Topi Uske Sarr Aakrosh (1998) Humse Badhkar Kaun Bade Dilwala (1999) Hello Brother (1999) Papa The Great (2000) Baaghi (2000) Tum Bin (2001) Yeh Zindagi Ka Safar (2001) Pyaasa (2002) Gunaah (2002) Maine Dil Tujhko Diya Khel – No Ordinary Game Khwahish Koi Mere Dil Mein Chand Bujh Gaya Saathi Zindagi Tere Naam Jab We Met (2007) Dabangg (2010) Rowdy Rathore (2012) Yeh Jo Mohabbat Hai Anuradha Munde Kamaal De Love Ke Funday Tum Bin II (2016) Ek Haseena Thi Ek Deewana Tha (2017) Veerey Ki Wedding (2018)
Albums AlbumSinger Music Director I Love You Udit Narayan Sandesh Shandilya Deewana (album) Sonu Nigam Sajid–Wajid Jaan (album) Sonu Nigam Nikhil Vinay Yaad Sonu Nigam Nikhil Vinay Oh My Love Sadhana Sargam Sandesh Shandilya Jaanam Udit Narayan Nikhil Vinay Aashiqui Abhijeet Bhattacharya Nikhil Vinay Ishq Hua Anuradha Paudwal Nikhil Vinay Love Is Life Udit Narayan Anand–Milind Sochta Hun Babul Supriyo Tujhse Pyar Hai P.Balram and Sadhna Sargam Sayeed Ali Teri Kuch Yaadein Shael Milind Sagar Maah-E-Ru Jojo Prakash-Ashish Sitara Vibhav Krishna Prakash-Ashish
Accolades YearAward CeremonyCategoryFilmSongResultReference(s)2010Mirchi Music Awards Album of The YearDabangg - Lyricist of The Year "Tere Mast Mast Do Nain"
References
http://www.starblockbuster.com/i-know-when-my-song-is-a-hit-faaiz-anwar/