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Amitabh Bhattacharya

Producer, Additional CreditsBorn November 16, 1976 (48 years)
Amitabh Bhattacharya is an Indian lyricist and playback singer of Bengali origin from Uttar Pradesh who works in Bollywood films. He shot to fame with the film Dev.D with the song "Emotional Atyachar" turning an instant hit. He sang this song under the name "Band Master Rangeela And Rasila". He also lent his voice to this song with Amit Trivedi. He has been continuously writing lyrics for a variety of Bollywood movies since then and has also sung a few of them. Bhattacharya has also maintained a close association with Amit Trivedi since their first film Aamir. He has written the lyrics or sang for most of the film albums composed by the latter. His lyrics have been variously described as "frillfree" and "smartly worded".

A National Award-winning lyricist, he has won the National Award for the song "Agar Zindagi" from the film I Am. He won his first Filmfare award for the song "Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin" in 2012. In his songwriting career, he has won the highest number of awards, precisely 9, for the song "Channa Mereya" to date.

Known For

  • Barfi!
  • Chhichhore
  • Tiger 3
  • Dil Bechara
  • Laal Singh Chaddha
  • Mimi
  • Brahmastra Part One: Shiva
  • Wake Up Sid
  • Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
  • Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
  • Bajrangi Bhaijaan
  • Jhund
  • Dhoom 3
  • Saaho
  • Stree 2: Sarkate Ka Aatank
  • Super 30
  • Mission Mangal
  • Band Baaja Baaraat
  • Udaan
  • Bhediya
  • Blackmail
  • Drishyam 2
  • Dhaakad
  • Chandu Champion

Filmography

2018
63rd Jio Filmfare Awards · as Self - Winner
2017
62nd Jio Filmfare Awards · as Self - Winner
2016
The Kapil Sharma Show (TV Series) · as Self

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