Writing
Amitabh Bhattacharya
Bengali, Hindi, Telugu cinema · 87 credits
Born
16 November 1976 (age 49)
Birthplace
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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
Filmography
Kalmrigaya
Screenplay
Ikkis
Lyricist
Chand Mera Dil
Lyricist
Cocktail 2
Lyricist
Udta Teer
Lyricist
Eetha
Lyricist
Thamma
Lyricist
Param Sundari
Lyricist
Nadaaniyan
Lyricist
Raid 2
Lyricist
Maalik
Lyricist
Sitaare Zameen Par
Lyricist, Playback Singer
War 2
Lyricist
Metro... In Dino
Lyricist
Ufff Yeh Siyapaa
Lyricist
Munjya
Lyricist
Chandu Champion
Lyricist
Stree 2
Lyricist
Tiger 3
Lyricist
Dunki
Lyricist
Dasvi
Lyricist
Dhaakad
Lyricist
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2
Lyricist
Drishyam 2
Lyricist
Bhediya
Lyricist
Qala
Lyricist
Jhund
Lyricist
Mimi
Lyricist
Bunty Aur Babli 2
Lyricist
Koi Jaane Na
Lyricist
Roohi
Lyricist
Jai Mummy Di
Playback Singer
Dil Bechara
Lyricist
Saaho
Musical
Super 30
Lyricist
Mission Mangal
Lyricist
Chhichhore
Lyricist, Playback Singer
The Zoya Factor
Lyricist
Kalank
Lyricist
102 Not Out
Lyricist
Blackmail
Lyricist
Jagga Jasoos
Lyricist
Raabta
Lyricist
Parobas
Screenplay
Ki & Ka
Lyricist
Ghayal Once Again
Lyricist
Dangal
Lyricist
Brothers
Lyricist
Bajrangi Bhaijaan
Lyricist
Happy Ending
Lyricist
Hasee Toh Phasee
Lyricist
2 States
Lyricist
Ungli
Lyricist
Dhoom 3
Lyricist
Ghanchakkar
Lyricist
Chennai Express
Lyricist
Barfi!
Lyricist
Agneepath
Lyricist
Cocktail
Lyricist
Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu
Lyricist, Playback Singer
Luv Ka The End
Lyricist
No One Killed Jessica
Lyricist, Writer
Thank You
Lyricist, Writer
Chillar Party
Lyricist
Ready
Lyricist
Desi Boyz
Lyricist
Delhi Belly
Lyricist
Anjaana Anjaani
Lyricist
Udaan
Lyricist
Housefull
Lyricist
Band Baaja Baaraat
Playback Singer, Lyricist
Wake Up Sid
Lyricist
Dev.D
Lyricist