Quick Info
| Profession | Poet, Lyricist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 05/09/1971 |
| Age | 54 years |
| Birthplace | Malerkotla, Sangrur district, Punjab, India |
Latest News about Irshad Kamil
08/07/2026
Irshad Kamil received the Best Lyrics honor at the Pinkvilla Screen & Style Icons Awards 2026 for the title track 'Saiyaara' of the film. The senior poet and lyricist was recognized for his contribution to the film's music, marking a significant achievement in his ongoing career.
08/07/2026
Irshad Kamil participated in the NDTV Creators Manch 2026, where he shared his personal journey from being a journalist to becoming a celebrated lyricist who writes songs that resonate with millions. The event celebrated diverse voices in Indian art, literature, and culture, featuring prominent writers and film industry figures.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Mohammed Irshad |
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| Pen Name | Irshad Kamil |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Sanatan Dharam Prem Pracharak (SDPP) high school, Ludhiana |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
| Wife/Spouse | Tasveer |
| Marriage Date | Year 2002 |
| Children | Kamraan |
Family
| Father | Mohammed Saddique (Chemistry Teacher) |
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| Mother | Begum Iqbal Bano |
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Career
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Favourites
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| Filmmaker | Imtiaz Ali |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Irshad Kamil was born in Malerkotla, Punjab as the 7th child in his family. | |
| 2. His decision to pursue poetry as a career deviated from his father's wishes for him. | |
| 3. During his school years, he excelled in writing poetry and articles, praised by his teachers for his essay writing skills. | |
| 4. Despite enrolling in Government College for science at his father's request, Kamil found he had no natural talent for the subject. | |
| 5. He failed his math and Physics exams in his first year of B.Sc. | |
| 6. In 1985, he spent about 7 to 8 months in Shimla on a trip that he considers a significant turning point in his life. | |
| 7. While studying Hindi and Geography in Ludhiana, he befriended Tejwant Kittu, who later became a close friend. | |
| 8. Kamil agreed to write songs for a play called ‘Raja Aur Kisaan’ while at Panjab University, directed by Zulfiqar Khan. | |
| 9. After working at ‘The Tribune’ in Chandigarh, where he translated reports for two years, Kamil transitioned to a different phase in his life he coined as 'Dashtnawardi' and 'Ghumakkadi'. | |
| 10. He worked as a journalist at The Tribune in Chandigarh from 1996, translating Punjabi reports to English and editing advertisements. | |
| 11. He later worked as a reporter at Jansatta, the Hindi paper of the Indian Express group, covering education and entertainment. | |
| 12. His work is influenced by Punjabi poets and his multilingual upbringing in Malerkotla, which exposed him to Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu. | |
| 13. He has written lyrics for over 30 Bollywood films including Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai, Jab We Met, Rockstar, Aashiqui 2, Highway, Tamasha, Kabir Singh, and Dunki. |