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Kumaar | |
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| Kumaar (Rakesh Kumar) Kumaar in 2016 | |
| Born | Jalandhar, Punjab, India |
| Occupation | Lyricist |
Kumaar is the screen name of Rakesh Kumar, a popular Indian lyricist active in Bollywood cinema. Some of the more successful songs include Baby Doll, Chittiyaan Kalaiyaan, Sooraj Dooba hain, Lovely, Desi Look, Nachan Farrate and Main Hoon Hero Tera. He was nominated for Filmfare Awards for song Sooraj Dooba for film Roy [1]
Biography[edit]
Kumaar was born in Jalandhar, Punjab, India. He moved to Mumbai in 1996 and began writing lyrics. His first success was the song "Ishq Tera Tadpave" recorded by Sukhbir. His first work in film lyrics was with the 2004 film Plan, for which he wrote the lyrics for the song "Hota Hai Hota Hai".
He went on to achieve success with lyrics for the film Anjaana Anjaani for song "Tujhe Bhula Diya" which he was nominated as "Best Lyricist" in the Second Annual Global Indian Music Awards, and Ra.One.
Credits[edit]
Kumaar's credits include:
Films[edit]
- Race 3
- Baaghi 2
- Hate Story 4
- Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety
- Golmaal Again
- Half Girlfriend
- Munna Michael
- Hindi Medium
- The Legend of Michael Mishra
- Beiimaan Love
- Junooniyat
- Do Lafzon Ki Kahani
- One Night Stand
- Baaghi
- Mastizaade
- Airlift
- Hate Story 3
- Singh Is Bliing
- Calendar Girls
- Katti Batti
- Hero
- Bhaag Johnny
- All Is Well
- Ishqedarriyaan
- Ek Paheli Leela
- Bhoothnath Returns
- Kapoor & Sons
- Roy (film)
- Hate Story 2
- Main Tera Hero
- Ragini MMS 2
- Hasee To Phasee
- Hate Story
- Blood Money
- Bittoo Boss
- Pure Punjabi
- Ghost
- Lanka
- Jo Hum Chahein
- Desi Boyz
- Ra.One
- Khushiyan
- Yaara O Dildaara
- Yaar Annmulle
- Speedy Singhs
- Yeh Dooriyan
- Sahi Dhandhe Galat Bande
- Phhir
- Murder 2
- Ready
- Love Express
- Dharti
- Thank You
- Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji
- Turning 30
- Toonpur Ka Super Hero
- No Problem
- Golmaal 3
- Crook
- Hello Darling
- Anjaana Anjaani
- I Hate Luv Storys
- Tum Mile
- Dostana
- Om Shanti Om
- Raaz - The Mystery Continues
- All The Best: Fun Begins
- Golmaal: Fun Unlimited
- Chance Pe Dance
- Musafir
- Hijack
- Humsey Hai Jahaan
- Hunterz 2
- Jashnn
- Jawani Diwani
- Rangeelay
- Lottery
- Life Partner
- Plan (film)
- Sikandar (2009 film)
- The Stoneman Murders
- Toss (2009 film)
- Dil Dosti Etc
- Rama Rama Kya Hai Dramaa?
- Bhram
- Shaabash! You Can Do It
- American Blend
- Mere Dad Ki Maruti
Television[edit]
- Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin
- Ek Ladki Unjanisi
- Devi
- Pari Hoon Main
- Jab Khelo Sab Khelo
- Janeman Janeman
- Kaun Banega Crorepati
- Bhaago KK Aaya
- Ghar Ek Sapnaa
- Ajke Shriman Shrimati
- Meri Mrs. Chanchala
- Aathvaan Vachan
Albums[edit]
- "Tere Naal Rehna (Zee Music Originals)"
- "Ishq Tera Tadpave"
- "Tere Naal Nachana"
- "Mere Piya"
- "Karunya"
- "V Super Singer"
- "Dilkare"
- "Lishki Lishki"
- "Dance Likhe Punjabi"
- "Tere Nal Nal"
- "Hunterz"
- "Master Ps"
- "Josh"
- "Chahat"
- "Dil Kare"
- "Honsala"
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Category | Nominated Song | Film | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirchi Music Awards | |||||
| 2016 | Album of The Year | - | Kapoor & Sons | Nominated | [2] |
| Listeners' Choice Song of the Year | "Soch Na Sake" | Airlift | Won | ||
References[edit]
- ^ "I'm the best caller tune writer - Kumaar". filmfare.com. Retrieved 28 April 2018.
- ^ "MMA Mirchi Music Awards". MMAMirchiMusicAwards. Retrieved 27 March 2018.