Awards & Winners

Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist

Filmfare Awards

The Filmfare Lyricist Award is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films. The awards were first given in 1953, however the Award for the best lyricist was first given in 1958.
Date Established : 1958

Check all the winners of Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist presented under Filmfare Awards since 1959 .


Prasoon Joshi

Honored for : Zinda
(Bhaag Milkha Bhaag)

Nominations 2014 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Amitabh Bhattacharya Shikayatein
Lootera
Amitabh Bhattacharya Kabira
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
Mithoon Tum Hi Ho
Aashiqui 2
Swanand Kirkire Manja
Kai Po Che!
Prasoon Joshi Zinda
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

Gulzar

Honored for : Challa
(Jab Tak Hai Jaan)

Nominations 2013 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Gulzar Saans
Jab Tak Hai Jaan
Amitabh Bhattacharya Abhi Mujh Main Kahin
Agneepath
Javed Akhtar Jee Le Zaraa
Talaash
Swanand Kirkire Aashiyan
Barfi!
Gulzar Challa
Jab Tak Hai Jaan
Ayushmann Khurrana Paani Da Rang
Vicky Donor

Irshad Kamil

Honored for : Nadaan Parinde
(Rockstar)

Nominations 2012 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Gulzar Darling
7 Khoon Maaf
Irshad Kamil Saada Haq
Rockstar
Javed Akhtar Senorita
Zindagi Milegi Na Dobara
Vishal Dadlani Chammak Challo
Ra.One
Niranjan Iyengar Chammak Challo
Ra.One
Irshad Kamil Nadaan Parinde
Rockstar

Gulzar

Honored for : Dil Toh Bachcha Hai Ji
(Ishqiya)

Nominations 2011 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Faiz Anwar Tere Mast Mast
Dabangg
Niranjan Iyengar Sajda
My Name Is Khan
Niranjan Iyengar Noor-e-Khuda
My Name Is Khan
Vishal Dadlani Bin Tere
I Hate Luv Storys
Gulzar Dil Toh Bachcha Hai Ji
Ishqiya

Irshad Kamil

Honored for : Aaj Din Chadheya
(Love Aaj Kal)

Nominations 2010 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Gulzar Dhan Te Nan
Kaminey
Gulzar Kaminey
Kaminey
Javed Akhtar Iktara
Wake Up Sid
Prasoon Joshi Masakali
Delhi-6
Prasoon Joshi Rehna Tu
Delhi-6
Irshad Kamil Aaj Din Chadheya
Love Aaj Kal

Javed Akhtar

Honored for : Jashn-E-Bahara
(Jodhaa Akbar)

Nominations 2009 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Abbas Tyrewala Kabhi Kabhi Aditi
Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na
Gulzar Tu Meri Dost Hai
Yuvvraaj
Jaideep Sahni Haule Haule
Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi
Javed Akhtar Socha Hai
Rock On!!
Prasoon Joshi Guzarish
Ghajini
Javed Akhtar Jashn-E-Bahara

Prasoon Joshi

Honored for : Maa
(Like Stars on Earth)

Nominations 2008 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Gulzar Tere Bina
Guru
Javed Akhtar Main Agar Kahoon
Om Shanti Om
Sameer Jab Se Tere Naina
Saawariya
Vishal Dadlani Ankhon Mein Teri
Om Shanti Om
Prasoon Joshi Maa
Like Stars on Earth

Prasoon Joshi

Honored for : Chand Sifarish
(Fanaa)

Nominations 2007 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Gulzar Beedi
Omkara
Javed Akhtar Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
Javed Akhtar Mitwa
Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
Prasoon Joshi Roobaroo
Rang De Basanti
Prasoon Joshi Chand Sifarish

Gulzar

Honored for : Kajra Re
(Bunty Aur Babli)

Nominations 2006 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Gulzar Chup Chup Ke
Bunty Aur Babli
Gulzar Dheere Jalna
Paheli
Sameer Aashiq Banaya Aapne
Aashiq Banaya Aapne: Love Takes Over
Swanand Kirkire Piyu Bole
Parineeta
Gulzar Kajra Re
Bunty Aur Babli

Javed Akhtar

Honored for : Tere Liye
(Veer-Zaara)

Nominations 2005 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Javed Akhtar Aisa Des Hai Mera
Veer-Zaara
Javed Akhtar Main Yahaan
Veer-Zaara
Javed Akhtar Yeh Taara Woh Taara
Swades
Javed Akhtar Main Hoon Na
Main Hoon Na
Javed Akhtar Tere Liye
Veer-Zaara

Javed Akhtar

Honored for : Kal Ho Naa Ho
(Kal Ho Naa Ho)

Nominations 2004 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Javed Akhtar Tauba Tumhare Ishare
Chalte Chalte
Javed Akhtar Ek Saathi Aur Bhi Tha
LOC Kargil
Sameer Kisi Se Tum Pyaar Karo
Andaaz
Sameer Tere Naam
Tere Naam
Javed Akhtar Kal Ho Naa Ho
Kal Ho Naa Ho

Gulzar

Honored for : Saathiya
(Saathiya)

Nominations 2003 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Sameer Aapke Pyaar Mein
Secret
Sudhakar Sharma Sanam Mere Humraaz
Humraaz
Sudhakar Sharma Tune Zindagi Mein
Humraaz
Nusrat Badr Dola Re Dola
Devdas
Gulzar Saathiya
Saathiya

Javed Akhtar

Honored for : Radha Kaise Na Jale
(Lagaan)

Nominations 2002 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Anand Bakshi Uddja Kaale Kawan
Gadar: Ek Prem Katha
Anil Pandey Suraj Hua Madham
Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham
Sameer Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham
Javed Akhtar Mitwa
Lagaan
Javed Akhtar Radha Kaise Na Jale
Lagaan

Javed Akhtar

Honored for : Panchhi Nadiyan Pawan Ke Jhoken
(Refugee)

Nominations 2001 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Anand Bakshi Hum Ko Humise Chura Lo
Mohabbatein
Gulzar Aaja Mahiya
Fiza
Ibrahim Ashq Naa Tum Jaano Naa Hum
Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai
Sameer Tum Dil Ki Dhadkan Me
Dhadkan
Javed Akhtar Panchhi Nadiyan Pawan Ke Jhoken
Refugee

Anand Bakshi

Honored for : Ishq Bina
(Taal)

Nominations 2000 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Mehboob Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyan
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Mehboob Tadap Tadap
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Israr Ansari Zindagi Maut Na Ban Jaye
Sarfarosh
Anand Bakshi Taal Se Taal
Taal
Anand Bakshi Ishq Bina
Taal

Gulzar

Honored for : Chaiyya Chaiyya
(Dil Se)

Nominations 1999 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Gulzar Ae Ajnabi
Dil Se
Javed Akhtar Mere Mehboob Mere Sanam
Duplicate
Sameer Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Sameer Ladki Badi Anjaani Hai
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Gulzar Chaiyya Chaiyya
Dil Se

Javed Akhtar

Honored for : Sandese Aate Hai
(Border)

Nominations 1998 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Anand Bakshi Bholi Si Surat
Dil To Pagal Hai
Anand Bakshi I Love My India
Pardes
Anand Bakshi Zara Tasveer Se Tu
Pardes
Javed Akhtar Chand Taare
Yes Boss
Javed Akhtar Sandese Aate Hai
Border

Javed Akhtar

Honored for : Ghar Se Nikalte Hi
(Papa Kehte Hai)

Nominations 1997 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Nida Fazli Jeevan Kya Hai
Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin
Majrooh Sultanpuri Aaj Main Upar
Khamoshi: The Musical
Gulzar Chappa Chappa
Maachis
Sameer Pardesi Pardesi
Raja Hindustani
Javed Akhtar Ghar Se Nikalte Hi
Papa Kehte Hai

Anand Bakshi

Honored for : Tujhe Dekha To
(Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge)

Nominations 1996 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Anand Bakshi Ho Gaya Hai Tujhko To Pyar Sajna
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Majrooh Sultanpuri Raja Ko Rani Se Pyaar
Akele Hum Akele Tum
Mehboob Kya Kare
Rangeela
Mehboob Tanha Tanha Yahan Pe Jeena
Rangeela
Anand Bakshi Tujhe Dekha To
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

Javed Akhtar

Honored for : Ek Ladki Ko Dekha
(1942: A Love Story)

Nominations 1995 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Anand Bakshi Tu Cheez Badi Hai Mast Mast
Mohra
Dev Kohli Hum Aapke Hain Koun
Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!
Sameer Ole Ole
Yeh Dillagi
Javed Akhtar Ek Ladki Ko Dekha
1942: A Love Story

Sameer

Honored for : Ghunghat Ki Aad Se
(Hum Hain Rahi Pyaar Ke)

Nominations 1994 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Dev Kohli Ye Kaali Kaali Aankhen
Baazigar
Anand Bakshi Jaadu Teri Nazar
Darr
Anand Bakshi Choli Ke Peeche
Khalnayak
Gulzar Dil Hum Hum
Rudaali
Sameer Ghunghat Ki Aad Se
Hum Hain Rahi Pyaar Ke

Sameer

Honored for : Teri Umeed Tera Intezar Karte Hai
(Deewana)

Nominations 1993 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Majrooh Sultanpuri Woh Sikander Hi Dosto
Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar
Sameer Aisi Deewangi
Deewana
Sameer Teri Umeed Tera Intezar Karte Hai
Deewana

Gulzar

Honored for : Yaara Seeli Seeli
(Lekin...)

Nominations 1992 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Ravindra Jain Main Hoon Khushrang
Henna
Sameer Mera Dil Bhi
Saajan
Faiz Anwar Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin
Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin
Gulzar Yaara Seeli Seeli
Lekin...

Sameer

Honored for : Nazar Ke Samne
(Aashiqui)

Nominations 1991 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Rani Malik Dheere Dheere
Aashiqui
Sameer Na Jaane Kahan
Dil
Sameer Nazar Ke Samne
Aashiqui

Asad Bhopali

Honored for : Dil Deewana
(Maine Pyar Kiya)

Nominations 1990 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Anand Bakshi Lagi Aaj Sawan Ki
Chandni
Dev Kohli Aate Jaate Hanste Gaate
Maine Pyar Kiya
Asad Bhopali Dil Deewana
Maine Pyar Kiya

Gulzar

Honored for : Mera Kuchh Saamaan
(Ijaazat)

Nominations 1989 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Javed Akhtar Ek Do Teen
Tezaab
Majrooh Sultanpuri Papa Kehte Hain
Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak
Gulzar Mera Kuchh Saamaan
Ijaazat

Vasant Dev

Honored for : Man Kyon Behka
(Utsav)

Nominations 1986 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Anand Bakshi Zindagi Har Kadam
Meri Jung
Anjaan Yaar Bina Chain Kahaan Re
Saaheb
Hasan Kamaal Bahut Der Se
Tawaif
Hasrat Jaipuri Sun Sahiba Sun
Ram Teri Ganga Maili
Javed Akhtar Saagar Kinare
Saagar
Vasant Dev Man Kyon Behka
Utsav

Kamal Haasan

Honored for : Aaj Ki Awaaz
(Aaj Ki Awaaz)

Nominations 1985 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Anand Bakshi Sohni Chinab Di
Sohni Mahiwal
Anjaan Manzilen Apni Jagah Hain
Sharaabi
Anjaan Inteha Ho Gayi Intezar Ki
Sharaabi
Prakash Mehra Inteha Ho Gayi Intezar Ki
Sharaabi
Indivar Pyar Ka Tohfa Tera
Tohfa
Kamal Haasan Aaj Ki Awaaz
Aaj Ki Awaaz

Gulzar

Honored for : Tujhse Naraaz Nahin Zindagi (male)
(Masoom)

Nominations 1984 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Gulshan Kumar Mehta Agar Tum Na Hote
Agar Tum Na Hote
Anand Bakshi Jab Hum Jawaan Honge
Betaab
Saawan Kumar Tak Shayad Meri Shaadi Ka Khayal
Souten
Saawan Kumar Tak Zindagi Pyaar Ka Geet
Souten
Gulzar Tujhse Naraaz Nahin Zindagi (male)
Masoom

Santosh Anand

Honored for : Mohabbat Hai Kya Cheez
(Prem Rog)

Nominations 1983 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Anjaan Pag Ghungroo Bandh
Namak Halaal
Prakash Mehra Pag Ghungroo Bandh
Namak Halaal
Hasan Kamaal Dil Ke Armaan
Nikaah
Hasan Kamaal Dil Ke Yeh Arzoo
Nikaah
Amri Qazalbash Meri Kismat
Prem Rog
Santosh Anand Mohabbat Hai Kya Cheez
Prem Rog

Anand Bakshi

Honored for : Tere Mere Beech Mein
(Ek Duuje Ke Liye)

Nominations 1982 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Gulzar Jahan Pe Savera
Baseraa
Anand Bakshi Solah Baras Ki
Ek Duuje Ke Liye
Santosh Anand Zindagi Ki Naa Toote
Kranti
Anand Bakshi Teri Yaad Aa Rahi Hai
Love Story
Anand Bakshi Tere Mere Beech Mein
Ek Duuje Ke Liye

Gulzar

Honored for : Hazaar Raahen Mud Ke Dekhi
(Thodisi Bewafaii)

Nominations 1981 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Anand Bakshi Dard-e-Dil
Karz
Anand Bakshi Om Shanti Om
Karz
Anand Bakshi Salamat Rahe Dostana
Dostana
Anand Bakshi Sheesha Ho Ya Dil Ho
Aasha
Gulzar Hazaar Raahen Mud Ke Dekhi
Thodisi Bewafaii

Gulzar

Honored for : Aanewala Pal
(Gol Maal)

Nominations 1980 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Anand Bakshi Sawan Ke Jhoole Pade
Jurmana
Anand Bakshi Dafliwale
Sargam
Jan Nisar Akhtar Aaja Re Mere Dilbar Aaja
Noorie
Sahir Ludhianvi Dil Ke Tukde Tukde Kar Ke
Dada
Gulzar Aanewala Pal
Gol Maal

Anand Bakshi

Honored for : Aadmi Musafir Hai
(Apnapan)

Nominations 1979 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Anand Bakshi Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki
Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki
Anjaan Khaike Paan Banaraswala
Don
Pandit Narendra Sharma Satyam Shivam Sundaram
Satyam Shivam Sundaram
Ravindra Jain Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se
Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se
Anand Bakshi Aadmi Musafir Hai
Apnapan

Gulzar

Honored for : Do Deewaane Sheher Mein
(Gharaonda)

Nominations 1978 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Anand Bakshi Parda Hai Parda
Amar Akbar Anthony
Gulzar Naam Gum Jaayega
Kinara
Majrooh Sultanpuri Kya Hua Tera Waada
Hum Kisise Kum Naheen
Preeti Sagar Mera Gaon Kadhapane
Manthan
Gulzar Do Deewaane Sheher Mein

Sahir Ludhianvi

Honored for : Kabhi Kabhie Mere Dil Mein
(Kabhi Kabhie)

Nominations 1977 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Anand Bakshi Mere Naina Sawan Bhadon
Mehbooba
Gulzar Dil Dhoondta Hai
Mausam
Majrooh Sultanpuri Ek Din Bik Jaayega
Dharam Karam
Sahir Ludhianvi Main Pal Do Pal Ka Shair Hoon
Kabhi Kabhie
Sahir Ludhianvi Kabhi Kabhie Mere Dil Mein
Kabhi Kabhie

Indivar

Honored for : Dil Aisa Kisi
(Amanush)

Nominations 1976 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Gulzar Tera Bina Zindagi Se
Aandhi
Anand Bakshi Chitti Zaroor Aayegi
Dulhan
Visveshwara Sharma Chal Sanyasi
Sanyasi
Anand Bakshi Mehbooba Mehbooba
Sholay
Indivar Dil Aisa Kisi
Amanush

Santosh Anand

Honored for : Main Na Bhooloonga
(Roti Kapda Aur Makaan)

Nominations 1975 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Anand Bakshi Gaadi Bula Rahi Hai
Dost
Indivar Behnane Bhai Ki Kalai
Resham Ki Dori
M.G. Hashmat Mera Jeevan Kora Kagaz
Kora Kagaz
Santosh Anand Aur Nahi Bus Aur Nahin
Roti Kapda Aur Makaan
Santosh Anand Main Na Bhooloonga
Roti Kapda Aur Makaan

Gulshan Kumar Mehta

Honored for : Yaari Hai Imaan Mera
(Zanjeer)

Nominations 1974 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Anand Bakshi Hum Tum Ek Kamre Mein Band Ho
Bobby
Anand Bakshi Main Shair To Nahin
Bobby
Indivar Samjhauta Ghamose Kar Lo
Samjhauta
Vithalbhai Patel Jhooth Bole Kauva Kaate
Bobby
Gulshan Kumar Mehta Yaari Hai Imaan Mera
Zanjeer

Verma Malik

Honored for : Jai Bolo Be-Imaan Ki
(Be-Imaan)

Nominations 1973 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Anand Bakshi Chingari Koi Bhadke
Amar Prem
Santosh Anand Ek Pyaar Ka Nagma Hain
Shor
Verma Malik Jai Bolo Be-Imaan Ki
Be-Imaan

Hasrat Jaipuri

Honored for : Zindagi Ek Safar Hai Suhana
(Andaz)

Nominations 1972 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Anand Bakshi Na Koi Umang
Kati Patang
Gopaldas Neeraj Ey Bhai Zara Dekh Ke Chalo
Mera Naam Joker
Hasrat Jaipuri Zindagi Ek Safar Hai Suhana
Andaz

Verma Malik

Honored for : Sabse Bada Nadan
(Pehchan)

Nominations 1971 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Anand Bakshi Bindiya Chamkegi
Do Raaste
Gopaldas Neeraj Bas Yehi Apradh
Pehchan
Verma Malik Sabse Bada Nadan
Pehchan

Gopaldas Neeraj

Honored for : Kal Ka Paiya
(Chanda Aur Bijli)

Nominations 1970 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Anand Bakshi Badi Mastani Hai
Jeene Ki Raah
Anand Bakshi
Aradhana
Gopaldas Neeraj Kal Ka Paiya
Chanda Aur Bijli

Shailendra

Honored for : Main Gaoon Tum
(Brahmachari)

Nominations 1969 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Hasrat Jaipuri Dil Ke Jharoke Mein
Brahmachari
Sahir Ludhianvi Milti Hai Zindagi Mein
Aankhen
Shailendra Main Gaoon Tum
Brahmachari

Gulshan Kumar Mehta

Honored for : Mere Desh Ki Dharti
(Upkar)

Nominations 1968 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Sahir Ludhianvi Neele Gagan Ke Taale
Hamraaz
Anand Bakshi Saawan Ka Mahina
Milan
Gulshan Kumar Mehta Mere Desh Ki Dharti
Upkar

Hasrat Jaipuri

Honored for : Baharon Phool Barsao
(Suraj)

Nominations 1967 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Shailendra Sajan Re Jhoot
Teesri Kasam
Shakeel Badayuni Naseeb Me Jiske
Do Badan
Hasrat Jaipuri Baharon Phool Barsao
Suraj

Rajendra Krishan

Honored for : Tumhi Mere Mandir
(Khandan)

Nominations 1966 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Hasrat Jaipuri Aji Rooth Kar Ab Kahan
Arzoo
Indivar Ek Tu Na Mila
Himalay Ki Godmein
Rajendra Krishan Tumhi Mere Mandir
Khandan

Majrooh Sultanpuri

Honored for : Chahoonga Main Tujhe
(Dosti)

Nominations 1965 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Shailendra Dost Dost Na Raha
Sangam
Bharat Vyas Jyot Jyot Se Jagate
Sant Gyaneshwar
Majrooh Sultanpuri Chahoonga Main Tujhe
Dosti

Sahir Ludhianvi

Honored for : Jo Waada Kiya
(Taj Mahal)

Nominations 1964 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Sahir Ludhianvi Chalo Ek Bar Phir Se
Gumrah
Shakeel Badayuni Mere Mehboob Tujhe Meri
Mere Mehboob
Sahir Ludhianvi Jo Waada Kiya
Taj Mahal

Shakeel Badayuni

Honored for : Kahin Deep Jale Kahin Dil
(Bees Saal Baad)

Nominations 1963 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Hasrat Jaipuri Aye Gulbadan
Professor
Raja Mehdi Ali Khan Aap Ki Nazron Ne
Anpadh
Shakeel Badayuni Kahin Deep Jale Kahin Dil
Bees Saal Baad

Shakeel Badayuni

Honored for : Husn Wale Tera
(Gharana)

Nominations 1962 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Hasrat Jaipuri Teri Pyari Pyari Surat
Sasural
Shailendra Hothon Pe Sacchai
Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai
Shakeel Badayuni Husn Wale Tera
Gharana

Shakeel Badayuni

Honored for : Chaudhvin Ka Chand
(Chaudhvin Ka Chand)

Nominations 1961 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Shailendra Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai
Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai
Shakeel Badayuni Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya
Mughal-e-Azam
Shakeel Badayuni Chaudhvin Ka Chand
Chaudhvin Ka Chand

Shailendra

Honored for : Sab Kuchh Sikha Hamne
(Anari)

Nominations 1960 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Majrooh Sultanpuri Jalte Hain Jiske Liye
Sujata
Sahir Ludhianvi Tu Hindu Banega
Dhool Ka Phool
Shailendra Sab Kuchh Sikha Hamne

Shailendra

Honored for : Yeh Mera Deewanapan Hain
(Yahudi)

Nominations 1959 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Sahir Ludhianvi Aurat Ne Janam Diya
Sadhna
Shailendra Meri Jaan
Yahudi
Shailendra Yeh Mera Deewanapan Hain
Yahudi