Amitabh Bhattacharya (Lyricist) Age, Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Lyricist, Playback Singer, Film Producer
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	16/11/1976
Age	49 years
Birthplace	Malad, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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Physical Stats & More

Height	168 cm
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black

Personal Life

Date of Birth	16/11/1976
Birthplace	Malad, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Zodiac sign	Scorpio
Religion	Hinduism
Caste	Brahmin
School	Spring Dale College, Lucknow
College/University	Lucknow University
Hobbies	Reading, Writing, Listening to Music

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Unmarried

Family

Father	Name Not Known (Retired. Civil Servant)
Mother	Name Not Known (Homemaker)
Siblings	Amitabh has one younger sister.
Spouse	N/A

Career

Debut

Film (Playback Singer)	Songs, "Ek Lau" and "Ha Raham" from the film, Aamir (2008)
Film (Lyricist)	Aamir (2008)
Film (Producer)	The Film (2005)

Awards, Honours, Achievements

National Film Award for ‘Best Lyrics’ for the song, “Agar Zindagi” from the film, ‘I Am’ (2012)
Filmfare Award for ‘Best Lyricist’ for the song, “Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin” from the film, ‘Agneepath’ (2012)
GiMA Award for ‘Lyricist of the Year’ for the song, “Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin” from the film, ‘Agneepath’ (2012)
IIFA Award for ‘Best Lyricist’ for the song, “Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin” from the film, ‘Agneepath’ (2013)
Mirchi Music Award for ‘Album of the Year’ for the film, ‘Agneepath’ (2013)
RMIM Puruskaar Award for ‘Lyricist of the Year’ for the films, “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil,” “Dangal,” and “Teen” (2016)
Screen Award for ‘Best Lyricist’ for the song, “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil” from the film, ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’ (2016)
Mirchi Music Award for ‘Critics’ Choice Lyricist of the Year’ for the song, “Channa Mereya” from the film, ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’ (2017)
Mirchi Music Award for ‘Critics’ Choice Song of the Year’ for the song, “Channa Mereya” from the film, ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’ (2017)
Filmfare Award for ‘Best Lyricist’ for the song, “Channa Mereya” from the film, ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’ (2017)
IIFA Award for ‘Best Lyricist’ for the song, “Channa Mereya” from the film, ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’ (2017)
Filmfare Award for ‘Best Lyricist’ for the song, “Ullu Ka Patha” from the film, ‘Jagga Jasoos’ (2018)
Mirchi Music Award for ‘Listeners’ Choice Album of the Year’ for the film, “Jagga Jasoos” (2018)
Filmfare Award for Best Lyrics for the song "Kesariya" from the film Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva in 2023
69th Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist for the song “Tere Vaaste” from the film ‘Zara Hatke Zara Bachke’ on 28 January 2024

Favourites

Beverage	Green Tea
Lyricist(s)/Poet(s)	Shailendra, Anand Bakshi, Gulzar, Sahir Ludhianvi, Sameer, Majrooh Sultanpuri
Singer(s)	Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar, Mohit Chauhan, Arijit Singh
Music Director(s)	Pritam Chakraborty, Amit Trivedi, A.R. Rahman, Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Amitabh Bhattacharya is an Indian lyricist, playback singer, and film producer.
2. He gained recognition by writing the lyrics for ‘Emotional Atyachar’ in the Bollywood film “Dev.D”.
3. Born in a middle-class Bengali family in Malad, Mumbai, he grew up in Lucknow.
4. Having a passion for music from a young age, he aspired to become a singer.
5. During his college years, he sang for orchestras.
6. In 1999, he moved to Mumbai to pursue a career as a playback singer.
7. Initially facing rejection, he later assisted music composer Pritam Chakraborty for about two years.
8. During his struggling days, he wrote jingles for advertisements and learned songwriting.
9. Introduced to composer Amit Trivedi in 2014, he began writing and singing for his music.
10. His debut as a lyricist and singer was with the songs 'Ek Lau' and 'Ha Raham' from the film 'Aamir' in 2008.
11. He is known for hits like 'Emotional Atyachaar', 'Chikani Chameli', 'Kabira', 'Gerua', 'Channa Mereya', and 'Haanikaarak Bapu'.
12. Amitabh has worked on various Bollywood films and has made stage appearances in national and international concerts.
13. He began by writing songs under the pen name Indraneel.
14. In interviews, he expressed a preference for writing lyrics to tunes as it made his brain work faster.
15. He is close friends with singer and music director Amit Trivedi.
16. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with music composers like Pritam, Salim-Sulaiman, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Vishal-Shekhar, Ajay-Atul, and A.R. Rahman.
17. He has won nine awards as of 2020, mostly for the song 'Channa Mereya'.
18. Critics praise his songs as 'frill-free' and 'smartly worded'.
19. The song 'Emotional Atyachaar' from 'Dev.D' is the fastest-written song credited to him.
20. His great-grandfather served as a Jailor during British Rule in India.
21. Introduced to composer Amit Trivedi, he began writing and singing for his music.
22. He has won the highest number of awards, precisely 9, for the song "Channa Mereya" to date.

Amitabh Bhattacharya Lyricist, Playback Singer, Film Producer Indian Malad, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India