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{{Infobox person | {{Infobox person | ||
| name = Sameer | | name = Sameer Anjan | ||
| image = Lyricist Sameer (2).jpg | | image = Lyricist Sameer (2).jpg | ||
| caption = Sameer Anjaan in 2006 | | caption = Sameer Anjaan in 2006 | ||
| birth_name = Shitala Pandey | | birth_name = Shitala Pandey | ||
| birth_date = | | birth_date = | ||
| birth_place = | | birth_place = [[Varanasi]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], India | ||
| occupation = Lyricist | | occupation = Lyricist | ||
| years_active = 1983–present | | years_active = 1983–present | ||
| spouse = Anita Pandey | | spouse = Anita Pandey | ||
| children = 3 | | children = 3 | ||
| father = [[ | | father = [[Lalji Pandey]] | ||
| othername = | | othername = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Shitala Pandey''', better known as '''Sameer | '''Shitala Pandey''', better known as '''Sameer''' or '''Sameer Anjaan''', is an Indian lyricist, known for writing songs predominantly for [[Bollywood]] films. He is a [[Guinness World Records|Guinness World Record]] holder for writing the most songs.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2016/2/renowned-bollywood-lyricist-sameer-pandey-receives-guinness-world-records-certifi-417383|title=Bollywood lyricist Sameer Anjaan receives Guinness World Records certificate for writing a staggering 3,524 songs|website=Guinness world records|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160227072259/http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2016/2/renowned-bollywood-lyricist-sameer-pandey-receives-guinness-world-records-certifi-417383|archive-date=2016-02-27|url-status=dead}}</ref> He has won three [[Filmfare Awards]].<ref name="TheHindu">{{cite web|author=Siddiqui, Rana|title=Writing it right|date=5 April 2007|url=http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2007/04/05/stories/2007040501230100.htm|work=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=11 March 2008|url-status=usurped|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080608014036/http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2007/04/05/stories/2007040501230100.htm|archive-date=8 June 2008|df=dmy-all}}</ref> | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
Sameer, officially named Shitala Pandey, but commonly known by his nickname Rajan, was born near [[Banaras]], [[Uttar Pradesh]]. He earned a [[Master of Commerce]] degree at the [[Banaras Hindu University]] in [[Varanasi]], and started a new position as a [[bank officer]] at the [[Central Bank of India]].<ref name="TheHindu"/> However, a few days after joining, he left the job because he "knew the bank was not my world".<ref name="rediff">{{cite web|author=Nadar, A Ganesh|title=Every song has a story|date=21 March 2005|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/mar/21minter.htm|publisher=[[Rediff]]|access-date=11 March 2008}}</ref> To pursue a career as a lyricist, he moved to [[Mumbai]] in | Sameer, officially named Shitala Pandey, but commonly known by his nickname Rajan, was born near [[Banaras]], [[Uttar Pradesh]]. He earned a [[Master of Commerce]] degree at the [[Banaras Hindu University]] in [[Varanasi]], and started a new position as a [[bank officer]] at the [[Central Bank of India]].<ref name="TheHindu"/> However, a few days after joining, he left the job because he "knew the bank was not my world".<ref name="rediff">{{cite web|author=Nadar, A Ganesh|title=Every song has a story|date=21 March 2005|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/mar/21minter.htm|publisher=[[Rediff]]|access-date=11 March 2008}}</ref> To pursue a career as a lyricist, he moved to [[Mumbai]] in 1987.<ref name="rediff"/> | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
Sameer started his career as a lyricist in 1983 with the film ''Bekhabar'' (1983).<ref name=official>{{cite web|url=https://lyricsraag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Filmfare-Awards-Winners-From-1953-to-2018.pdf|access-date=27 April 2023|website=lyricsraag.com|title=Filmfare Awards Winners From 1953 to 2018}}</ref> The first film song he recorded was "Maar Ke Kataaree Mar Jaibe" for the Bhojpuri film ''Bairi Saawan'' (1984) sung by [[Suresh Wadkar]] and [[Preeti Sagar]]. In 1990, he came into prominence with songs in films such as ''[[Dil (1990 film)|Dil]]'' and ''[[Aashiqui]]''. He won his first [[Filmfare Award]] for the song "Nazar Ke Saamne" in the latter. In the following decades he | Sameer started his career as a lyricist in 1983 with the film ''Bekhabar'' (1983).<ref name=official>{{cite web|url=https://lyricsraag.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Filmfare-Awards-Winners-From-1953-to-2018.pdf|access-date=27 April 2023|website=lyricsraag.com|title=Filmfare Awards Winners From 1953 to 2018}}</ref> The first film song he recorded was "Maar Ke Kataaree Mar Jaibe" for the Bhojpuri film ''Bairi Saawan'' (1984) sung by [[Suresh Wadkar]] and [[Preeti Sagar]]. In 1990, he came into prominence with songs in films such as ''[[Dil (1990 film)|Dil]]'' and ''[[Aashiqui]]''. He won his first [[Filmfare Award]] in the year 1991 for the song "Nazar Ke Saamne" in the latter.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Filmfare Awards Winners From 1953 to 2024 |url=https://www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-awards/winners |access-date=2025-04-07 |website=filmfare.com |language=en}}</ref> In the following decades he wrote the lyrics for over 4,000 songs in more than 500 films.<ref name="TheHindu"/><ref name="rediff"/><ref name="indiafm"/> | ||
According to Sameer, his inspirations have been lyricists [[Majrooh Sultanpuri]] and [[Anand Bakshi]], and his father, [[Anjaan (lyricist)|Anjaan]]. He has often said, "Whatever I am today is only because of my father."<ref name="rediff"/><ref name="indiafm">{{cite web|author=Kelkar, Reshma|title=Saregama's birthday gift to lyricist Sameer|date=24 February 2007|url=http://www.indiafm.com/news/2007/02/24/8976/index.html|publisher=[[indiaFM]]|access-date=11 March 2008}}</ref> | According to Sameer, his inspirations have been lyricists [[Majrooh Sultanpuri]] and [[Anand Bakshi]], and his father, [[Anjaan (lyricist)|Anjaan]]. He has often said, "Whatever I am today is only because of my father."<ref name="rediff"/><ref name="indiafm">{{cite web|author=Kelkar, Reshma|title=Saregama's birthday gift to lyricist Sameer|date=24 February 2007|url=http://www.indiafm.com/news/2007/02/24/8976/index.html|publisher=[[indiaFM]]|access-date=11 March 2008}}</ref> | ||
Sameer won two additional [[Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist|Filmfare Awards]] in 1993 and 1994; one for the song "Teri Umeed Tera Intezaar" from the movie ''[[Deewana (1992 film)|Deewana]]'', and the second for the song "Ghunghat Ki Aad" from ''[[Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke]]''. In 1998, he won [[Zee Cine Award for Best Lyricist|Zee Cine Award]] for "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai" from ''[[Kuch Kuch Hota Hai]]''. Some of his most successful songs include songs in films like ''[[Beta (film)|Beta]]'', ''[[Saajan]]'', ''[[Raja Babu (film)|Raja Babu]]'', ''[[Coolie No. 1 (1995 film)|Coolie No. 1]]'', ''[[Raja Hindustani]]'', ''[[Anjaam]]'', ''[[Kuch Kuch Hota Hai]]'', ''[[Fiza]]'', ''[[Dhadkan (2000 film)|Dhadkan]]'', ''[[Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham]]'', ''[[Devdas (2002 Hindi film)|Devdas]]'', ''[[Raaz (2002 film)|Raaz]]'', ''[[Dil Hai Tumhaara]]'', ''[[Ishq Vishk]]'', ''[[Dil Maange More]]'', ''[[Tere Naam]]'', ''[[Asambhav]]'', ''[[Fida]]'', ''[[No Entry]]'', ''[[Aksar]]'', ''[[Dhoom 2]]'', ''[[Saawariya]]'', ''[[Race (2008 film)|Race]]'', ''[[Damadamm!]]'', ''[[Housefull 2]]'', ''[[Rowdy Rathore]]'', ''[[Son of Sardaar]]'', ''[[Dabangg 2]]'', ''[[Balmaa]], and more | Sameer won two additional [[Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist|Filmfare Awards]] in 1993 and 1994; one for the song "Teri Umeed Tera Intezaar" from the movie ''[[Deewana (1992 film)|Deewana]]'', and the second for the song "Ghunghat Ki Aad" from ''[[Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke]]''. In 1998, he won [[Zee Cine Award for Best Lyricist|Zee Cine Award]] for "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai" from ''[[Kuch Kuch Hota Hai]]''. Some of his most successful songs include songs in films like ''[[Beta (film)|Beta]]'', ''[[Saajan]]'', ''[[Raja Babu (film)|Raja Babu]]'', ''[[Coolie No. 1 (1995 film)|Coolie No. 1]]'', ''[[Raja Hindustani]]'', ''[[Anjaam]]'', ''[[Kuch Kuch Hota Hai]]'', ''[[Fiza]]'', ''[[Dhadkan (2000 film)|Dhadkan]]'', ''[[Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham]]'', ''[[Devdas (2002 Hindi film)|Devdas]]'', ''[[Raaz (2002 film)|Raaz]]'', ''[[Dil Hai Tumhaara]]'', ''[[Ishq Vishk]]'', ''[[Dil Maange More]]'', ''[[Tere Naam]]'', ''[[Asambhav]]'', ''[[Fida]]'', ''[[No Entry]]'', ''[[Aksar]]'', ''[[Dhoom 2]]'', ''[[Saawariya]]'', ''[[Race (2008 film)|Race]]'', ''[[Damadamm!]]'', ''[[Housefull 2]]'', ''[[Rowdy Rathore]]'', ''[[Son of Sardaar]]'', ''[[Dabangg 2]]'', ''[[Balmaa]]'', and more. | ||
==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
Sameer's father, [[Anjaan (lyricist)|Lalji "Anjaan" Pandey]], also a well known Hindi lyricist. | |||
Sameer is married to Anita Pandey and the couple have three children: daughters Sanchita and Suchita, and son Siddhesh.<ref name=official/> His mother, Indira Pandey, | Sameer is married to Anita Pandey and the couple have three children: daughters Sanchita and Suchita, and son Siddhesh.<ref name=official/> His mother, Indira Pandey, lived with them.<ref name=rediff/> | ||
A biography, ''Sameer – A Way with Words'' by [[Derek Bose]], was released by [[Amitabh Bachchan]] in 2007.<ref name="TheHindu"/><ref>{{cite web|author=Adarsh, Taran|title=Amitabh to release Sameer's biography|date=19 October 2006|url=http://www.indiafm.com/news/2006/10/19/8064/index.html|publisher=[[indiaFM]]|access-date=11 March 2008}}</ref> | A biography, ''Sameer – A Way with Words'' by [[Derek Bose]], was released by [[Amitabh Bachchan]] in 2007.<ref name="TheHindu"/><ref>{{cite web|author=Adarsh, Taran|title=Amitabh to release Sameer's biography|date=19 October 2006|url=http://www.indiafm.com/news/2006/10/19/8064/index.html|publisher=[[indiaFM]]|access-date=11 March 2008}}</ref> | ||
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|1987 | |1986 | ||
|''[[Tan-Badan]]'' | |||
| | |||
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|rowspan="2"|1987 | |||
|''[[Jalwa]]'' | |''[[Jalwa]]'' | ||
| | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
|rowspan=" | |''[[Kudrat Ka Kanoon]]'' || All songs except "Mukhda Chand Ka Tukda" | ||
|- | |||
|rowspan="6"|1990 | |||
|''[[Swarg]]'' | |''[[Swarg]]'' | ||
|All songs | |||
|- | |||
|''[[Khatarnaak]]'' | |||
|along with [[Indeevar]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[Dil (1990 film)|Dil]]'' | |''[[Dil (1990 film)|Dil]]'' | ||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[Aashiqui]]'' | |''[[Aashiqui]]'' | ||
|along with [[Rani Malik]], [[Surinder Sethi]] | |||
|- | |||
|''[[Thanedaar]]'' | |||
|along with [[Indeevar]], [[Raj Sippy]], and [[Anjaan (lyricist)|Anjaan]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[Baaghi: A Rebel for Love]]'' | |''[[Baaghi: A Rebel for Love]]'' | ||
| | |all songs | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan="6" |1991 | | rowspan="6" |1991 | ||
|''Saathi'' | |''Saathi'' | ||
| "Zindagi Ki Talaash Mein Ham", "Aaj Ham Tum O Sanam", "Har Ghadee Bekhudee","Mohabbat Ko Duniya", "Tera Naam Sabke Lab Pe". | | "Zindagi Ki Talaash Mein Ham", "Aaj Ham Tum O Sanam", "Har Ghadee Bekhudee", "Mohabbat Ko Duniya", "Tera Naam Sabke Lab Pe". | ||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[Afsana Pyar Ka]]'' | |''[[Afsana Pyar Ka]]'' | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|''[[Sadak]]'' | |''[[Sadak]]'' | ||
| | |along with [[Surinder Sethi]], [[Rani Malik]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[Saajan]]'' | |''[[Saajan]]'' | ||
|along with [[Faaiz Anwar]] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan=" | | rowspan="8" |1992 | ||
|''[[Sapne Sajan Ke]]'' | |''[[Sapne Sajan Ke]]'' | ||
| | |All songs | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Beta (film)|''Beta'']] | |[[Beta (film)|''Beta'']] | ||
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|''[[Aaj Ka Goonda Raaj|Aaj Ka Goonda Raj]]'' | |''[[Aaj Ka Goonda Raaj|Aaj Ka Goonda Raj]]'' | ||
| rowspan=" | | rowspan="28" |All songs | ||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[Jigar]]'' | |''[[Jigar]]'' | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Deewana (1992 film)|''Deewana'']] | |[[Deewana (1992 film)|''Deewana'']] | ||
|- | |||
|''[[Junoon (1992 film)|Junoon]]'' | |||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[Bol Radha Bol]]'' | |''[[Bol Radha Bol]]'' | ||
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|''[[Inteha Pyar Ki]]'' | |''[[Inteha Pyar Ki]]'' | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan=" | | rowspan="6" | 1993 | ||
|''[[Rang (1993 film)|Rang]]'' | |''[[Rang (1993 film)|Rang]]'' | ||
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|''[[Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke]]'' | |''[[Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke]]'' | ||
|- | |||
|''[[Damini]]'' | |||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan="10" |1994 | | rowspan="10" |1994 | ||
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|''[[Taqdeerwala]]'' | |''[[Taqdeerwala]]'' | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan=" | | rowspan="5" |1996 | ||
|''[[Jeet (1996 film)|Jeet]]'' | |''[[Jeet (1996 film)|Jeet]]'' | ||
| rowspan="5" |All songs | | rowspan="5" |All songs | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|''[[Agni Sakshi (1996 film)|Agni Sakshi]]'' | |''[[Agni Sakshi (1996 film)|Agni Sakshi]]'' | ||
|- | |||
|''[[Majhdhaar]]'' | |||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[Raja Hindustani]]'' | |''[[Raja Hindustani]]'' | ||
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| rowspan="6" | 1997 | | rowspan="6" | 1997 | ||
|[[Ziddi (1997 film)|''Ziddi'']] | |[[Ziddi (1997 film)|''Ziddi'']] | ||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Dus (1997 film)|''Dus'']] | |[[Dus (1997 film)|''Dus'']] | ||
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|along with [[Indeevar]] | |along with [[Indeevar]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan=" | | rowspan="13" |1999 | ||
|''[[Baadshah (1999 film)|Baadshah]]'' | |''[[Baadshah (1999 film)|Baadshah]]'' | ||
|along with [[Javed Akhtar]] | |along with [[Javed Akhtar]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[Sarfarosh]]'' | |''[[Sarfarosh (1999 film)|Sarfarosh]]'' | ||
|along with [[Indeevar]], [[Nida Fazli]], Israr Ansari | |along with [[Indeevar]], [[Nida Fazli]], Israr Ansari | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|''[[Sirf Tum]]'' | |''[[Sirf Tum]]'' | ||
| rowspan=" | | rowspan="9" |All songs | ||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[Aa Ab Laut Chalen]]'' | |''[[Aa Ab Laut Chalen]]'' | ||
|- | |||
|''[[Vaastav: The Reality]]'' | |||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[Gair (film)|Gair]]'' | |''[[Gair (film)|Gair]]'' | ||
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|''[[Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain]]'' | |''[[Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain]]'' | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Mann (film)|''Mann'']] | |[[Mann (1999 film)|''Mann'']] | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Sangharsh (1999 film)|''Sangharsh'']] | |[[Sangharsh (1999 film)|''Sangharsh'']] | ||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[Biwi No.1]]'' | |''[[Biwi No.1]]'' | ||
| "Mujhe Maaf Karna Om Sai Ram", "Aaja Na Chhu Le Meri Chunari", "Jungle Hai Aadhi Raat Hai" , "Koi Bole Mujhe Aa Jaa", "Jabse Tumhe", "Aan Milo Yaa e Se", "Ishq Chandi Hai" | | "Mujhe Maaf Karna Om Sai Ram", "Aaja Na Chhu Le Meri Chunari", "Jungle Hai Aadhi Raat Hai", "Koi Bole Mujhe Aa Jaa", "Jabse Tumhe", "Aan Milo Yaa e Se", "Ishq Chandi Hai" | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan="10" | 2000 | | rowspan="10" | 2000 | ||
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|- | |- | ||
| rowspan="12" | 2001 | | rowspan="12" | 2001 | ||
|''[[Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham | |''[[Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham]]'' | ||
|All songs, except "Suraj Huaa Maddham Chaand Jalane Lagaa" | |All songs, except "Suraj Huaa Maddham Chaand Jalane Lagaa" | ||
|- | |- | ||
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|[[Albela (2001 film)|''Albela'']] | |[[Albela (2001 film)|''Albela'']] | ||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[Jodi No.1]]'' | |''[[Jodi No.1 (film)|Jodi No.1]]'' | ||
|"Yeh Pal Hame Yad Aayenge", "Karu Kya Dekhu Rasta Teraa", "Hero Ban Gaya Mai Toh Hero", "Meree Mehbuba Hain Sabse Hasin Sabse Juda" | |"Yeh Pal Hame Yad Aayenge", "Karu Kya Dekhu Rasta Teraa", "Hero Ban Gaya Mai Toh Hero", "Meree Mehbuba Hain Sabse Hasin Sabse Juda" | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan= | | rowspan=8| 2002 | ||
|''[[Tum Se Achcha Kaun Hai]]'' | |''[[Tum Se Achcha Kaun Hai]]'' | ||
|"Ankh Hai Bhari Bhari", "Dil Gaya", "Aap Jaisa Yaar Mujhe", "Ek Duje Par Marate", "Door Waadiyo Se" , "Maikade Ki Gali Mein" | |"Ankh Hai Bhari Bhari", "Dil Gaya", "Aap Jaisa Yaar Mujhe", "Ek Duje Par Marate", "Door Waadiyo Se", "Maikade Ki Gali Mein" | ||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam]]'' | |''[[Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam]]'' | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|''[[Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya]]'' | |''[[Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya]]'' | ||
| rowspan=" | | rowspan="8" |All songs | ||
|- | |||
|''[[Jeena Sirf Merre Liye]]'' | |||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[Dil Hai Tumhaara]]'' | |''[[Dil Hai Tumhaara]]'' | ||
|- | |||
|''[[Om Jai Jagadish]]'' | |||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Raaz (2002 film)|''Raaz'']] | |[[Raaz (2002 film)|''Raaz'']] | ||
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|''[[Qayamat: City Under Threat|Qayamat]]'' | |''[[Qayamat: City Under Threat|Qayamat]]'' | ||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[ | |''[[Hungama (2003 film)|Hungama]]'' | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Raja Bhaiya (film)|''Raja Bhaiya'']] | |[[Raja Bhaiya (film)|''Raja Bhaiya'']] | ||
|"Janam Janam Jo Saath", "Tu Jo Hans Ke Sanam", "Kehta Hai Mera Jiya", "Sunday Manao" | |"Janam Janam Jo Saath", "Tu Jo Hans Ke Sanam", "Kehta Hai Mera Jiya", "Sunday Manao" | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan=" | | rowspan="11" | 2004 | ||
|''[[Tumsa Nahin Dekha: A Love Story]]'' | |''[[Tumsa Nahin Dekha: A Love Story]]'' | ||
| rowspan=" | | rowspan="13" |All songs | ||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[Khakee]]'' | |''[[Khakee (film)|Khakee]]'' | ||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[Fida]]'' | |''[[Fida]]'' | ||
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|''[[Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo]]'' | |''[[Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo]]'' | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan=" | |[[Hulchul (2004 film)|''Hulchul'']] | ||
|- | |||
| rowspan="13" | 2005 | |||
|[[Barsaat (2005 film)|''Barsaat'']] | |[[Barsaat (2005 film)|''Barsaat'']] | ||
|- | |- | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|''[[No Entry]]'' | |''[[No Entry]]'' | ||
| rowspan=" | | rowspan="9" |All songs | ||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[Koi Aap Sa]]'' | |''[[Koi Aap Sa]]'' | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|''[[Kyon Ki]]'' | |''[[Kyon Ki]]'' | ||
|- | |||
|''Garam Masala (2005 film)'' | |||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Bewafaa (2005 film)|''Bewafaa'']] | |[[Bewafaa (2005 film)|''Bewafaa'']] | ||
|- | |||
|''[[Ek Ajnabee]]'' | |||
|"Soniye", "Stranger On The Prowl", "Tere Liye Meri", "Soniye (Mix N Match Remix)", "Tere Liye Meri (Part 2)" | |||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan="15" | 2006 | | rowspan="15" | 2006 | ||
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| ''[[Bhagam Bhag]]'' | | ''[[Bhagam Bhag]]'' | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan= | | rowspan=7| 2007 | ||
|''[[Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love]]'' | |''[[Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love]]'' | ||
|- | |- | ||
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|''[[Bhool Bhulaiyaa]]'' | |''[[Bhool Bhulaiyaa]]'' | ||
|All songs except one written by [[Sayeed Quadri]] | |All songs except one written by [[Sayeed Quadri]] | ||
|- | |||
|''[[Fear (2007 film)|Fear]]'' | |||
|All songs | |||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan=3| 2008 | | rowspan=3| 2008 | ||
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|''[[Golmaal Returns]]'' | |''[[Golmaal Returns]]'' | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan=" | | rowspan="3" |2009 | ||
|''[[Do Knot Disturb]]'' | |''[[Do Knot Disturb]]'' | ||
|- | |||
|''[[De Dana Dan]]'' | |||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[Dasavathaaram]]'' | |''[[Dasavathaaram]]'' | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|''[[Housefull 2]]'' | |''[[Housefull 2]]'' | ||
| | |"Papa Toh Band Bajaye" | ||
"Anarkali Disco Chali" | |||
"Right Now Now" | |||
|- | |- | ||
|''[[Rowdy Rathore]]'' | |''[[Rowdy Rathore]]'' | ||
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|All songs except for "Chura Ke Dil Mera" | |All songs except for "Chura Ke Dil Mera" | ||
|- | |- | ||
|rowspan=2|2022 | | rowspan="2"|2022 | ||
| ''[[Valimai]]'' (D) - Hindi | |||
| All songs | |||
|- | |||
|''[[Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2]]'' | |''[[Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2]]'' | ||
| "Title Song" | |rowspan=2|"Title Song" and "Ami Je Tomar" (Recreated versions of the songs of the same titles written by Sameer from ''[[Bhool Bhulaiyaa]]'') | ||
|- | |- | ||
|"[[ | | rowspan="3" |2024 | ||
| " | |''[[Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3]]'' | ||
|- | |||
|''[[Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video]]'' | |||
|"Tumhe Apna Banane"; co-lyrics with Surendra Sathi, Rani Mallik | |||
|- | |||
|[[Naam (2024 film)|Naam]] | |||
|All songs except for "Dum Dum Maaro" | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan="5" |2025 | |||
|''[[Sikandar (2025 film)|Sikandar]]'' | |||
|All songs except "Taikhaane Mein" ; "Zohra Jabeen" co-written with Danish Sabri, Mellow D | |||
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| Dagaa, Agar Tumm Na Hote,Jab Se Tumko Dekha | | Dagaa, Agar Tumm Na Hote, Jab Se Tumko Dekha | ||
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| ''[[Super Sitaara]]'' | | ''[[Super Sitaara]]'' | ||
| Music by Himesh Reshammiya, sung by [[Kumar Sanu]], [[Alka Yagnik]] | | Music by Himesh Reshammiya, sung by [[Kumar Sanu]], [[Alka Yagnik]] | ||
| Humnava Humsafar<ref>{{cite news |title=Alka Yagnik, Kumar Sanu come together for Himesh Reshammiya's 'Super Sitaara' |url=https://www.orissapost.com/alka-yagnik-kumar-sanu-come-together-for-himesh-reshammiyas-super-sitaara/ |access-date=27 August 2021 |work=OrissaPOST |date=25 August 2021}}</ref> | | Humnava Humsafar<ref>{{cite news |title=Alka Yagnik, Kumar Sanu come together for Himesh Reshammiya's 'Super Sitaara' |url=https://www.orissapost.com/alka-yagnik-kumar-sanu-come-together-for-himesh-reshammiyas-super-sitaara/ |access-date=27 August 2021 |work=OrissaPOST |date=25 August 2021}}</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:02, 15 March 2026
Sameer Anjan | |
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![]() Sameer Anjaan in 2006 | |
| Born | Shitala Pandey Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Occupation | Lyricist |
| Years active | 1983–present |
| Spouse(s) | Anita Pandey |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) |
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Shitala Pandey, better known as Sameer or Sameer Anjaan, is an Indian lyricist, known for writing songs predominantly for Bollywood films. He is a Guinness World Record holder for writing the most songs.[1] He has won three Filmfare Awards.[2]
Biography[edit | edit source]
Sameer, officially named Shitala Pandey, but commonly known by his nickname Rajan, was born near Banaras, Uttar Pradesh. He earned a Master of Commerce degree at the Banaras Hindu University in Varanasi, and started a new position as a bank officer at the Central Bank of India.[2] However, a few days after joining, he left the job because he "knew the bank was not my world".[3] To pursue a career as a lyricist, he moved to Mumbai in 1987.[3]
Career[edit | edit source]
Sameer started his career as a lyricist in 1983 with the film Bekhabar (1983).[4] The first film song he recorded was "Maar Ke Kataaree Mar Jaibe" for the Bhojpuri film Bairi Saawan (1984) sung by Suresh Wadkar and Preeti Sagar. In 1990, he came into prominence with songs in films such as Dil and Aashiqui. He won his first Filmfare Award in the year 1991 for the song "Nazar Ke Saamne" in the latter.[5] In the following decades he wrote the lyrics for over 4,000 songs in more than 500 films.[2][3][6]
According to Sameer, his inspirations have been lyricists Majrooh Sultanpuri and Anand Bakshi, and his father, Anjaan. He has often said, "Whatever I am today is only because of my father."[3][6]
Sameer won two additional Filmfare Awards in 1993 and 1994; one for the song "Teri Umeed Tera Intezaar" from the movie Deewana, and the second for the song "Ghunghat Ki Aad" from Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke. In 1998, he won Zee Cine Award for "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai" from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. Some of his most successful songs include songs in films like Beta, Saajan, Raja Babu, Coolie No. 1, Raja Hindustani, Anjaam, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Fiza, Dhadkan, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Devdas, Raaz, Dil Hai Tumhaara, Ishq Vishk, Dil Maange More, Tere Naam, Asambhav, Fida, No Entry, Aksar, Dhoom 2, Saawariya, Race, Damadamm!, Housefull 2, Rowdy Rathore, Son of Sardaar, Dabangg 2, Balmaa, and more.
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Sameer's father, Lalji "Anjaan" Pandey, also a well known Hindi lyricist.
Sameer is married to Anita Pandey and the couple have three children: daughters Sanchita and Suchita, and son Siddhesh.[4] His mother, Indira Pandey, lived with them.[3]
A biography, Sameer – A Way with Words by Derek Bose, was released by Amitabh Bachchan in 2007.[2][7]
Filmography as lyricist[edit | edit source]
Due to Sameer's large number of works, this is an incomplete list.
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Ek Baar Chale Aao | "Phir Dil Ne Pukara", "Ek Baar Chale Aao", "Mai Hu Tere Liye" |
| Bekhabar | ||
| 1986 | Tan-Badan | |
| 1987 | Jalwa | |
| Kudrat Ka Kanoon | All songs except "Mukhda Chand Ka Tukda" | |
| 1990 | Swarg | All songs |
| Khatarnaak | along with Indeevar | |
| Dil | ||
| Aashiqui | along with Rani Malik, Surinder Sethi | |
| Thanedaar | along with Indeevar, Raj Sippy, and Anjaan | |
| Baaghi: A Rebel for Love | all songs | |
| 1991 | Saathi | "Zindagi Ki Talaash Mein Ham", "Aaj Ham Tum O Sanam", "Har Ghadee Bekhudee", "Mohabbat Ko Duniya", "Tera Naam Sabke Lab Pe". |
| Afsana Pyar Ka | "Yaad Teri Aati Hai Mujhe" | |
| Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin | along with Rani Malik, Faaiz Anwar, Aziz Khan | |
| Phool Aur Kaante | along with Rani Malik | |
| Sadak | along with Surinder Sethi, Rani Malik | |
| Saajan | along with Faaiz Anwar | |
| 1992 | Sapne Sajan Ke | All songs |
| Beta | All songs, except "Nach Mundeya", "Yeh Do Dil Hai Chanchal" | |
| Aaj Ka Goonda Raj | All songs | |
| Jigar | ||
| Deewana | ||
| Junoon | ||
| Bol Radha Bol | ||
| Inteha Pyar Ki | ||
| 1993 | Rang | |
| Dil Tera Aashiq | ||
| Anari | ||
| Tadipaar | ||
| Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke | ||
| Damini | ||
| 1994 | Salaami | |
| Suhaag | ||
| Gopi Kishan | ||
| Dilwale | ||
| Yeh Dillagi | ||
| Anjaam | ||
| Raja Babu | ||
| Aatish: Feel the Fire | ||
| Krantiveer | ||
| Laadla | ||
| 1995 | Raja | |
| Barsaat | ||
| Jai Vikraanta | ||
| Coolie No 1 | ||
| Andolan | ||
| Zamaana Deewana | ||
| Taqdeerwala | ||
| 1996 | Jeet | All songs |
| Saajan Chale Sasural | ||
| Agni Sakshi | ||
| Majhdhaar | ||
| Raja Hindustani | ||
| 1997 | Ziddi | |
| Dus | Unreleased film | |
| Naseeb | All songs | |
| Mohabbat | ||
| Hero No 1 | ||
| Judaai | ||
| 1998 | Saat Rang Ke Sapne | |
| Aunty No. 1 | ||
| Bade Miyan Chote Miyan | ||
| Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya | ||
| Dulhe Raja | ||
| Kuch Kuch Hota Hai | ||
| Soldier | ||
| Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha | ||
| Ghulam | along with Indeevar | |
| 1999 | Baadshah | along with Javed Akhtar |
| Sarfarosh | along with Indeevar, Nida Fazli, Israr Ansari | |
| Jaanwar | "Paas Bulati Hai", "Mausam Kee Tarah", "Mere Sapno Ke Raj Kumar", "Tujhako Naa Dekhun", "Kasam Se", "Chhamak Chham Chhamake", "Janewale O Janewala", "Maathe Pe Chamake Isake" | |
| Sirf Tum | All songs | |
| Aa Ab Laut Chalen | ||
| Vaastav: The Reality | ||
| Gair | ||
| Daag The Fire | ||
| Aa Ab Laut Chalen | ||
| Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain | ||
| Mann | ||
| Sangharsh | ||
| Biwi No.1 | "Mujhe Maaf Karna Om Sai Ram", "Aaja Na Chhu Le Meri Chunari", "Jungle Hai Aadhi Raat Hai", "Koi Bole Mujhe Aa Jaa", "Jabse Tumhe", "Aan Milo Yaa e Se", "Ishq Chandi Hai" | |
| 2000 | Dhadkan | All songs |
| Deewane | ||
| Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa | ||
| Kunwara | ||
| Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke | ||
| Badal | ||
| Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega | ||
| Hera Pheri | ||
| Bichhoo | ||
| Shikari | "Bahut Khubsurat Gazal", "Chunari Ude To Aankh", "Goraa Pareshaan Hai", "Kudi Badi Hai Soni", "Chali Chali Ri Gori" | |
| 2001 | Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham | All songs, except "Suraj Huaa Maddham Chaand Jalane Lagaa" |
| Chori Chori Chupke Chupke | All songs | |
| Kasoor | ||
| Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein | ||
| Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love | ||
| Hum Ho Gaye Aapke | ||
| Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai | ||
| Ajnabee | ||
| Aashiq | ||
| Lajja | ||
| Albela | ||
| Jodi No.1 | "Yeh Pal Hame Yad Aayenge", "Karu Kya Dekhu Rasta Teraa", "Hero Ban Gaya Mai Toh Hero", "Meree Mehbuba Hain Sabse Hasin Sabse Juda" | |
| 2002 | Tum Se Achcha Kaun Hai | "Ankh Hai Bhari Bhari", "Dil Gaya", "Aap Jaisa Yaar Mujhe", "Ek Duje Par Marate", "Door Waadiyo Se", "Maikade Ki Gali Mein" |
| Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam | "Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam", "Taaron Ka Chamakta", "Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam (Sad)", "Aa Gaya Aa Gaya" | |
| Devdas | "More Piya" | |
| Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya | All songs | |
| Jeena Sirf Merre Liye | ||
| Dil Hai Tumhaara | ||
| Om Jai Jagadish | ||
| Raaz | ||
| 2003 | Tere Naam | |
| Baghban | ||
| Andaaz | ||
| Dil Ka Rishta | ||
| Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai | "Baba Ki Rani", "Aapki Yaad Aaye To", "Aap Ko Pehle Bhi Kahi Dekha Hai", "Aisi Aankhe Nahi Dekhi", "Kuchh Bhi Na Kaha", "Dil Gaya Kam Se", "Ishq Toh Jadu Hai", "Kal Bade Jor Ki", "Chhote"; co-lyricists Anand Bakshi, Nitin Raikwar | |
| Ishq Vishk | All songs | |
| Qayamat | ||
| Hungama | ||
| Raja Bhaiya | "Janam Janam Jo Saath", "Tu Jo Hans Ke Sanam", "Kehta Hai Mera Jiya", "Sunday Manao" | |
| 2004 | Tumsa Nahin Dekha: A Love Story | All songs |
| Khakee | ||
| Fida | ||
| Aitraaz | ||
| Dhoom | ||
| Asambhav | ||
| Bardaasht | ||
| Julie | ||
| Aan: Men at Work | ||
| Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo | ||
| Hulchul | ||
| 2005 | Barsaat | |
| Aashiq Banaya Aapne | ||
| Waqt: The Race Against Time | All songs except one written by Aatish Kapadia | |
| No Entry | All songs | |
| Koi Aap Sa | ||
| Dosti: Friends Forever | ||
| Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? | ||
| Blackmail | ||
| Main Aisa Hi Hoon | ||
| Kyon Ki | ||
| Garam Masala (2005 film) | ||
| Bewafaa | ||
| Ek Ajnabee | "Soniye", "Stranger On The Prowl", "Tere Liye Meri", "Soniye (Mix N Match Remix)", "Tere Liye Meri (Part 2)" | |
| 2006 | Dhoom 2 | "Crazy Kiya Re", "Dil Lagaa Naa", "Touch Me Don't Touch Me Soniya", "My Name Is Alee" |
| Aksar | All songs | |
| Aap Ki Khatir | ||
| Naksha | All songs except one "U n I" and the other part written by Mayur Puri | |
| Dil Diya Hai | All songs | |
| Tom, Dick, and Harry | ||
| Adharm | ||
| Ankahee | co-lyricist Amitabh Verma and Subrat Sinha | |
| Banaras | All songs | |
| Mere Jeevan Saathi | ||
| Humko Deewana Kar Gaye | ||
| 36 China Town | ||
| Phir Hera Pheri | ||
| Family | ||
| Bhagam Bhag | ||
| 2007 | Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love | |
| Aap Kaa Surroor | ||
| Saawariya | ||
| Naqaab | ||
| Welcome | Two songs; co-lyricists Anand Raj Anand, Shabbir Ahmed, Anjaan Sagiri, and Ibrahim Ashq | |
| Bhool Bhulaiyaa | All songs except one written by Sayeed Quadri | |
| Fear | All songs | |
| 2008 | Race | All songs; co-lyricist Taz, T S. Jarnail |
| Gumnaam – The Mystery | All songs | |
| Golmaal Returns | ||
| 2009 | Do Knot Disturb | |
| De Dana Dan | ||
| Dasavathaaram | All songs (Hindi Dubbed version) | |
| 2010 | Shaapit | "Chahata Dil Tumko", "Kabhi Na Kabhi", "Tu Hai Meri Zindagi", "Ajnabi Hawaayein Bekraar" |
| 2011 | F.A.L.T.U | All songs |
| 2012 | Dabangg 2 | "Dagabaaz Re" |
| Khiladi 786 | "Balma", "Long Drive" | |
| Son of Sardaar | "Rani Tu Mein Raja", "Tu Bichdan Kahndi Ai" | |
| Housefull 2 | "Papa Toh Band Bajaye"
"Anarkali Disco Chali" "Right Now Now" | |
| Rowdy Rathore | "Chinta Ta Ta Chita Chita", "Chikni Kamar Pe Teri Mera Dil Fisal Gaya", "Aa Re Pritam Pyare", "Chamak Challo Chel Chabeli", "Chandaniya", "Tera Ishq Bada Teekha"; co-lyricist Faaiz Anwar | |
| 2013 | Krrish 3 | All songs |
| Dhoom 3 | "Malang Malang", "Dhoom Machale Dhoom" | |
| Himmatwala | "Bum Pe Laat", "Dokha Dokha", co-lyricist Indeevar, Mayur Puri | |
| 2014 | Action Jackson | "Dhoom Dhaam", "Gangster Baby", "Punjabi Mast", "Chichora Piya" |
| Humshakals | "Caller Tune", "Look Into My Eyes" | |
| The Xposé | "Dard Dilo Ke", "Hai Apna Dil Toh Awaara", "Surroor", "Sheeshe Ka Samundar" | |
| Jai Ho | "Tere Naina Maar Hi Daalenge" | |
| 2016 | Ishq Forever | All songs |
| Teraa Surroor | "Main Woh Chaand", "Bekhudi", "Wafa Ne Bewafai" | |
| Sanam Teri Kasam | "Sanam Teri Kasam", "Kheech Meri Photo", "Bewajah", "Haal-E-Dil" | |
| 2017 | Irada | All songs |
| The Rally | ||
| 2018 | Marudhar Express | "Balma Aise Na Nikhle" |
| 2019 | Housefull 4 | "Ek Chumma" |
| Dabangg 3 | Awaara Along with Sajid Khan | |
| The Body | Main Janta Hoon, Rom Rom, Rom Rom Version 2, Jhalak Dikhlaja Reloaded (Recreated version of the song of the same titles written by Sameer from Aksar) | |
| 2020 | Sab Kushal Mangal | All songs |
| Guns of Banaras | ||
| Coolie No. 1 | "Husnn Hai Suhana", "Main Toh Raste Se Ja Raha Tha" (Recreated versions of the songs of the same titles written by Sameer from Coolie No. 1) | |
| 2021 | Hungama 2 | All songs except for "Chura Ke Dil Mera" |
| 2022 | Valimai (D) - Hindi | All songs |
| Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 | "Title Song" and "Ami Je Tomar" (Recreated versions of the songs of the same titles written by Sameer from Bhool Bhulaiyaa) | |
| 2024 | Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 | |
| Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video | "Tumhe Apna Banane"; co-lyrics with Surendra Sathi, Rani Mallik | |
| Naam | All songs except for "Dum Dum Maaro" | |
| 2025 | Sikandar | All songs except "Taikhaane Mein" ; "Zohra Jabeen" co-written with Danish Sabri, Mellow D |
| Badass Ravi Kumar | "Barsaat", "Laila o Laila", "Aaja Aaja Pardesi" | |
| Baaghi 4 | "Yeh Mera Husn", "Marjaana", "Tera Khayal" | |
| Andaaz 2 | All songs | |
| Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat | "Bol Kaffara Kya Hoga" | |
| 2026 | Untitled Anurag Basu film |
"Tu Meri Zindagi Hai" |
Albums[edit | edit source]
| Year | Album | Artist | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Tera Chehra | Adnan Sami | All songs |
| 2004 | Kabhi Aisa Lagta Hai | Lucky Ali | |
| 2006 | Aap Kaa Surroor | Himesh Reshammiya | All songs |
| 2021 | Moods with Melodies | Music by Himesh Reshammiya, sung by Various artists | Tere Bagairr |
| Himesh Ke Dil Se | Music by Himesh Reshammiya, sung by Various artists | Dagaa, Agar Tumm Na Hote, Jab Se Tumko Dekha | |
| Super Sitaara | Music by Himesh Reshammiya, sung by Kumar Sanu, Alka Yagnik | Humnava Humsafar[8] |
Awards and nominations[edit | edit source]
| Year | Category | Song/nomination | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filmfare Awards | |||
| 2008 | Best Lyrics | "Jab Se Tere Naina" – Saawariya | Nominated |
| 2006 | Best Lyrics | "Aashiq Banaya Aapne" – Aashiq Banaya Aapne | Nominated |
| 2004 | Best Lyrics | "Tere Naam"– Tere Naam | Won |
| Best Lyrics | "Kissi Se Tum pyar Karo" – Andaaz | Nominated | |
| 2003 | Best Lyrics | "Aapke Pyaar Mein"– Raaz | Nominated |
| 2002 | Best Lyrics | "Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham" – Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham | Nominated |
| 2001 | Best Lyrics | "Tum Dil Ki Dhadkan Mein" – Dhadkan | Nominated |
| 1999 | Best Lyrics | "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai" – Kuch Kuch Hota Hai | Nominated |
| Best Lyrics | "Ladki Badi Anjaani Hai" – Kuch Kuch Hota Hai | Nominated | |
| 1997 | Best Lyrics | "Pardesi Pardesi" – Raja Hindustani | Nominated |
| 1995 | Best Lyrics | "Ole Ole" – Yeh Dillagi | Nominated |
| 1994 | Best Lyrics | "Ghungat Ki Aad Se" – Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke | Won |
| 1993 | Best Lyrics | "Teri Umeed Tera Intezar" – Deewana | Won |
| Best Lyrics | "Aisi Deewangi" – Deewana | Nominated | |
| 1992 | Best Lyrics | "Mera Dil Bhi" – Saajan | Nominated |
| 1991 | Best Lyrics | "Nazar Ke Saamne" – Aashiqui | Won |
| Best Lyrics | "Mujhe Neend Na Aaye" – Dil | Nominated | |
| IIFA Awards | |||
| 2009 | Best Lyrics | "Pehli Nazar Mein" –Race | Nominated |
| 2008 | Best Lyrics | "Jab Se Tere Naina" – Saawariya | Nominated |
| 2007 | Best Lyrics | "Crazy Kiya Re" – Dhoom 2 | Nominated |
| 2006 | Best Lyrics | "Aashiq Banaya Apne"– Aashiq Banaya Apne | Nominated |
| 2005 | Best Lyrics | "Woh Tassvur Ka Aalam" – Aitraaz | Nominated |
| 2004 | Best Lyrics | "Kyun Kisi Ko" – Tere Naam | Nominated |
| Best Lyrics | "Main Yahan Tu Wahan" – Baghban | Nominated | |
| 2002 | Best Lyrics | "Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham" – Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham | Nominated |
| 2001 | Best Lyrics | "Dil Ne Ye Kaha Hai" – Dhadkan | Nominated |
| Best Lyrics | Tum Dil Ki Dhadkan Me – Dhadkan | Nominated | |
| Screen Awards | |||
| 2013 | Best Lyrics | "Dagabaaz Re" – Dabangg 2 | Nominated |
| 2001 | Best Lyrics | "Dil Ne Ye Kaha Hai" – Dhadkan | Nominated |
| Zee Cine Awards | |||
| 2011 | Best Lyrics | "Mora Piya" – Rajneeti | Nominated |
| 2005 | Best LyricS | "Woh Tassvur Ka Aalam" – Aitraaz | Nominated |
| 1999 | Best Lyrics | "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai" – Kuch Kuch Hota Hai | Won |
| Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards | |||
| 2011 | Best Lyrics | "Mora Piya" – Rajneeti | Nominated |
| Mirchi Music Awards | |||
| 2012 | Lyricist of The Year | "Dagabaaz Re" - Dabangg 2 | Nominated[9] |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Bollywood lyricist Sameer Anjaan receives Guinness World Records certificate for writing a staggering 3,524 songs". Guinness world records. Archived from the original on 27 February 2016.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Siddiqui, Rana (5 April 2007). "Writing it right". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 8 June 2008. Retrieved 11 March 2008.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Nadar, A Ganesh (21 March 2005). "Every song has a story". Rediff. Retrieved 11 March 2008.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Filmfare Awards Winners From 1953 to 2018" (PDF). lyricsraag.com. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
- ↑ "Filmfare Awards Winners From 1953 to 2024". filmfare.com. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Kelkar, Reshma (24 February 2007). "Saregama's birthday gift to lyricist Sameer". indiaFM. Retrieved 11 March 2008.
- ↑ Adarsh, Taran (19 October 2006). "Amitabh to release Sameer's biography". indiaFM. Retrieved 11 March 2008.
- ↑ "Alka Yagnik, Kumar Sanu come together for Himesh Reshammiya's 'Super Sitaara'". OrissaPOST. 25 August 2021. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
- ↑ "Nominations - Mirchi Music Award Hindi 2012". www.radiomirchi.com. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
