Niranjan Iyengar

Screenwriter, Lyricist, Author

Indian Anand, Gujarat

Quick Info

ProfessionScreenwriter, Lyricist, Author
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth09/04/1969
Age57 years
BirthplaceAnand, Gujarat

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Bio/Wiki

CasteTamil-speaking Hindu Brahmin Family

Physical Stats & More

Height178 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolAdarsh High School in Dombivili, Mumbai
College/University
  • Williamson College, Franklin, Tennessee, United States
  • Ruhiya College
Educational QualificationBachelor of Science from Ruhiya College (2 Years)

Personal Life

Hobbies
  • Doing Photography
  • Singing

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

Parents
FatherName
MotherName

Career

Debut
As an AuthorThe Making of Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001)
As a ScreenwriterJism (2003; Dialogue Writer)
As a LyricistKurbaan (2009)
As a ProducerDevi (2020; short film)
Notable Works
  • Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)
  • Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006)
  • Fashion (2008)
  • My Name Is Khan (2010)
  • Ra. One (2012)
  • Student of the Year (2012)
  • Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016)
  • Jism (2003)
  • Rog (2005)
  • Paap (2003)
  • I See You (2006)
  • Wake Up Sid (2009)
  • D-Day (2013)
  • Heroine (2013)
  • Ra.One (2011)
  • Bombay Talkies (2013)
  • Haathi Mere Saathi (2015)
  • Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan (2015)
Television Work
  • 24 (Indian version, seasons 1-2)
  • Kehta Hai Dil Jee Le Zara (2013)
  • Rishta Likhenge Hum Naya (2017)

Favourites

Filmmakers
Screenwriters
  • David Hare
  • Alan Ball
ActressRekha
Films
  • Mughal-E-Azam (1960)
  • Hours (2002)
  • American Beauty
SingerAbida Parveen
TV ShowsCriminal Minds (2005)
Books
  • 'Gun Island' by Amitav Ghosh
  • 'Magical Women' by Sukanya Venkatraghavan
Album'Kabir' by Abida Parveen

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Niranjan Iyengar co-founded Electric Apples Entertainment.
2. He hosts 'Look Who’s Talking with Niranjan' on Zee Café.
3. Niranjan is passionate about music and owns instruments like Tanpura, Tabla, Guitar, and Harmonium.
4. He learned music from a teacher and can now play after 15 years of practice.
5. His closest friends are Manish Malhotra and Karan Johar.
6. Niranjan Iyengar has known Shruti Hassan since she was seven years old.
7. He attended Williamson College in Franklin, Tennessee, United States, but left as it was not the right fit for him.
8. After leaving Williamson College, he enrolled in Ruhiya College to pursue science but quit after two years.
9. Niranjan started his career as a film journalist working for G magazine.
10. He worked at The Boston Globe in the United States where one of his aunts worked.
11. He assisted fashion designer Manish Malhotra for three and a half years, designing costumes for films and ramps.
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