AM Turaz is an Indian poet, lyricist, dialogue writer, screenwriter, and director who has worked in more than 30 films and performed in various poetry shows. He is known for using Urdu words in his lyrics and writings on themes revolving around love.
Wiki/Biography
AM Turaz aka Aas Muhammad Turaz aka Turaz was born in Sambaleheda village near Miranpur town in Muzaffarpur district of Uttar Pradesh, India. According to one source, he was born on Thursday, September 19, 1974 (age 48 years; in 2022), and according to another source, he was born on Sunday, September 19, 1982 (age 40 years; in 2022). His zodiac sign is Virgo. He learned Urdu at home because his family spoke Urdu. He was interested in writing since his youth and also loved the glamor of films, hence he moved to Mumbai in 2002 and pursued a career in writing.
AM Turaz in his 20s
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 9″
Weight (approx): 75 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Family
He belongs to a middle class family.
Parents & Siblings
His father’s name is Waheed Ahmed who is a farmer. He is the eldest among his siblings.
Wife
He is not married.
Relationships/Affairs
He is single.
religion
He follows Islam.
Career
Screenwriter & Director
After moving to Mumbai in 2002, she got a job writing for a TV show in 2003 and later wrote for many TV shows including Lady Inspector Renuka and Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka. In 2017, he made his directorial debut with the music album We Indians.
Poster of TV show AM Turaz, Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka
Lyricist & Poet
In 2005, he got his first film Kudiyon Ka Hai Zamaana (2006), and his debut song was Kehta Hai Yeh Mera Dil. He later wrote many songs for various hit films including Guzaarish (2010), Chakravyuh (2012), Bajirao Mastani (2015), Padmaavat (2018), Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022), and Satyaprem Ki Katha (2023). Some of his famous songs include Kabhi Jo Badal Barse, Ghoomar, Binte Dil, Khalibali, Bhula Diya, and Jab Saiyaan.
AM Turaz movie poster, Bajirao Mastani
Apart from Bollywood, he has participated in various Poetry shows (Mushiras) in different countries around the world. In 2014, his poems were published in a book titled Lamhe.
AM Turaz performs at a poetry show (Mushaira)
Story Writer & Dialogue Writer
In 2016, he made his debut as a story writer with the film Direct Ishq, and in 2021, he made his debut as a web series story writer with the Hotstar web series The Empire. In 2016, he made his debut as a dialogue writer in the film 1:13:7 Ek Tera Saath.
Poster of AM Turaz’s web series, The Empire
Controversy
Legal Case for Mehngai Song
In 2012, he wrote a song titled Mehngai in the film Chakravyuh which featured the names of Indian industrialists and famous business brands including Birla, Tata, and Bata. The lyrics of the song are ‘Birla Ho Ya Tata Ambani Ho Ya Bata, Apne Apne Chakar Mein Desh Ko Hai Kata Birla Ho Ya Tata Ambani Ho Ya Bata Apne Apne Chakar Mein Desh Ko Hai Kata.’ The case was filed in the Delhi High Court to stop the airing of the song; however, the court granted permission to screen the song with a disclaimer.
Awards, Honors, Achievements
- Won a Special Mention Award at the FOI Online Awards for Bajirao Mastani in 2015
- Won Best Poetry award by Urdu Markaz Los Angeles USA in 2016
- Won the Jury Prize for Album of the Year Award at the Mirchi Music Awards for Bajirao Mastani in 2016
- Won the Best Original Song Award at the FOI Online Awards for the song Ghoomer from the movie Padmaavat in 2018
- Nominated for the Best Lyricist Award at the Mirchi Music Awards for Padmaavat in 2019
AM Turaz with the Best Lyricist Award
- Won the Jury Prize for Album of the Year Award at the Mirchi Music Awards for Padmaavat in 2019
- Won the Jury Prize for Song of the Year Award at the Mirchi Music Awards for the song Ghoomar of the film Padmaavat in 2019
- Nominated for the Best Lyricist Award at the Filmfare Awards for the song Binte Dil from the movie Padmaavat in 2019
- Nominated for Best Lyricist Award at FOI Online Awards for the song Shikayat from the movie Gangubai Kathiawadi in 2022
- Won Gold Cup Award by Saregama Records in 2023 for the movie Gangubai Kathiawadi
AM Turaz Gold Cup Award
- Nominated for the Best Lyrics award at the Filmfare Awards for the song Jab Saiyaan from the movie Gangubai Kathiawadi in 2023
Facts/Trivia
- Her favorite Hindi lyricist is Anand Bakshi.
- He has a very good friendship with model and actor Arjumman Mughal. As Mughal goes through difficult phases in his life and career and in depression, Turaz takes care of him which develops into a deep bond.
AM Turaz with his close friend and actor, Arjumman Mughal
- In an interview, he said that although he likes all Bollywood directors, his favorite is Sanjay Leela Bhansali because the plots of Bhansali’s films are historical and majestic.
- He likes to play the guitar in his spare time.
AM Turaz plays the guitar
- He has been a member of Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and Grameen Mukt Vidhyalayi Shiksha Sansthan(GMVSS), Delhi.
- In an interview, he said that lyricists and writers do not get fair recognition; however, he hopes they too will begin to receive the attention they deserve. In July 2023, he appeared in the popular comedy show The Kapil Sharma Show.
AM Turaz (seated, far left) during The Kapil Sharma Show
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