Gulzar

Career Overview

Gulzar has 138 screen credits in a career dating back to 1940. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Drishyam Series with 1 titles. Signature works include Slumdog Millionaire, Kurukshetra: The Great War of Mahabharata, Dear Zindagi. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For: Writing
Gender: male
Known Credits: 138
Birth Date: 1934-08-18
Birth Place: Jhelum, Punjab, Pakistan

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

Drishyam Series (1 titles)
Drishyam Collection (1 titles)
The Terrorism Trilogy (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

Sharib Hashmi (2 collaborations)
Dev Patel (1 collaborations)
Freida Pinto (1 collaborations)
Madhur Mittal (1 collaborations)
Anil Kapoor (1 collaborations)
Mahesh Manjrekar (1 collaborations)
Saurabh Shukla (1 collaborations)
Irrfan Khan (1 collaborations)
Ankur Vikal (1 collaborations)
Tanay Chheda (1 collaborations)

Credits

writing (104 credits)
- O'Romeo
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  2026
- Gustaakh Ishq
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  2025
- Kurukshetra: The Great War of Mahabharata
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  - Krishn (2025) ... lyricist writing
  
  - Stree Parv (2025) ... lyricist writing
  
  - Ashwatthama (2025) ... lyricist writing
  
  - Bheem (2025) ... lyricist writing
  
  - Duryodhan (2025) ... lyricist writing
  
  2025
- Crazxy
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  2025
- Sam Bahadur
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  2023
- Khufiya
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  2023
- Fursat
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  2023
- Kuttey
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  2023
- Cirkus
  original story
  
  writing
  
  2022
- Darlings
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  2022
- Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  2022
- 1232 KMs
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  2021
- Chhapaak
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  2020
- The Sky Is Pink
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  2019
- Raazi
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  2018
- Aami
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  2018
- Mehrunisa V Lub U
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  2017
- Rangoon
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  2017
- Ok Jaanu
  dialogue
  
  writing
  
  2017
- Dear Zindagi
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  2016
- Mirzya
  story
  
  writing
  
  2016
- Talvar
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  2015
- Drishyam
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  2015
- Kill Dil
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  2014
- Haider
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  2014
- Masoom
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2014
- Noukadubi
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  2011
- 7 Khoon Maaf
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  2011
- Raavan
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  2010
- Raajneeti
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  2010
- Ishqiya
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  2010
- Kaminey
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  2009
- Do Paise Ki Dhoop, Chaar Aane Ki Baarish
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  2009
- Firaaq
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  2009
- Billu
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  2009
- Yuvvraaj
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  2008
- Slumdog Millionaire
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  2008
- The Blue Umbrella
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  2007
- Guru
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  2007
- Jaan-E-Mann
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  2006
- Pinjar
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  2003
- Maqbool
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  2003
- Saathiya
  dialogue
  
  writing
  
  2002
- Dil Vil Pyar Vyar
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  2002
- Fiza
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  2000
- Choo Lenge Akash
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  2000
- Swapno Niye
  story
  
  writing
  
  1999
- Rockford
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  1999
- Hu Tu Tu
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1999
- Jahan Tum Le Chalo
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  1999
- Dil Se..
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  1998
- Satya
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  1998
- Chachi 420
  dialogue
  
  writing
  
  1997
- Maachis
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  1996
- Mammo
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  1994
- Maya Memsaab
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  1993
- Rudaali
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1993
- Lekin...
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  1990
- Libaas
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1988
- Ijaazat
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  1987
- Ek Pal
  dialogue
  
  writing
  
  1986
- New Delhi Times
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1986
- Blind Alley
  dialogue
  
  writing
  
  1984
- Hip Hip Hurray
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1983
- Sadma
  dialogue
  
  writing
  
  1983
- Masoom
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  1983
- Zara Si Zindagi
  dialogue
  
  writing
  
  1983
- Namkeen
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  1982
- Angoor
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  1982
- Swayamvar
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  1980
- The Jewelled Lamp
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  1979
- Meera
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1979
- Gol Maal
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  1979
- Devata
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1978
- Kitaab
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1977
- Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1977
- Jallian Wala Bagh
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1977
- Uyarnthavargal
  original story
  
  writing
  
  1977
- Gharaonda
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  1977
- Unakkaga Naan
  original story
  
  writing
  
  1976
- Mausam
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  1975
- Faraar
  story
  
  writing
  
  1975
- Khushboo
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  1975
- Chupke Chupke
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  1975
- Aandhi
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  1975
- Cinema Paithiyam
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1975
- Jeevan Sangram
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  1974
- Namak Haraam
  dialogue
  
  writing
  
  1973
- Achanak
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1973
- Sabse Bada Sukh
  dialogue
  
  writing
  
  1972
- Parichay
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  1972
- Koshish
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  1972
- Guddi
  screenplay
  
  writing
  
  1971
- Mere Apne
  writer
  
  writing
  
  1971
- Anand
  dialogue
  
  writing
  
  1971
- Anubhav
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  1971
- The Delayed Rhythm
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  1970
- Oos Raat Ke Baad
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  1969
- Khamoshi
  dialogue
  
  writing
  
  1969
- Sunghursh
  dialogue
  
  writing
  
  1968
- Aashirwad
  dialogue
  
  writing
  
  1968
- Sannata
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  1966
- Bandini
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  1963
- Kabuliwala
  lyricist
  
  writing
  
  1961
crew (1 credits)
- 8 A.M. Metro
  poem
  
  crew
  
  2023
actors (10 credits)
- Roots
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2017
- Kaagaz Ki Kashti
  Himself
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2016
- Jai Ho
  self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2014
- Celluloid Man
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2012
- Raincoat
  Poetry (voice)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2004
- Griha Pravesh
  Guest Appearance in song
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1979
- Jallian Wala Bagh
  Suneel
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1977
- Chala Murari Hero Banne
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1977
- Parda
  Salma
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1949
- Prem Nagar
  Gangi
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1940
directing (20 credits)
- Hu Tu Tu
  director
  
  directing
  
  1999
- Maachis
  director
  
  directing
  
  1996
- Pandit Bhimsen Joshi
  director
  
  directing
  
  1992
- Lekin...
  director
  
  directing
  
  1990
- Libaas
  director
  
  directing
  
  1988
- Ijaazat
  director
  
  directing
  
  1987
- Namkeen
  director
  
  directing
  
  1982
- Angoor
  director
  
  directing
  
  1982
- Sahira
  director
  
  directing
  
  1980
- Meera
  director
  
  directing
  
  1979
- Kitaab
  director
  
  directing
  
  1977
- Kinara
  director
  
  directing
  
  1977
- Mausam
  director
  
  directing
  
  1975
- Khushboo
  director
  
  directing
  
  1975
- Aandhi
  director
  
  directing
  
  1975
- Achanak
  director
  
  directing
  
  1973
- Parichay
  director
  
  directing
  
  1972
- Koshish
  director
  
  directing
  
  1972
- Mere Apne
  director
  
  directing
  
  1971
- Bandini
  assistant director
  
  directing
  
  1963
sound (2 credits)
- Naram Garam
  songs
  
  sound
  
  1981
- Griha Pravesh
  original music composer
  
  sound
  
  1979
production (1 credits)
- Kitaab
  producer
  
  production
  
  1977