Abbas Tyrewala (born 15 May 1974) is an Indian screenwriter, lyricist and director.[1] After making his mark as a screenwriter and dialogue writer in the early 2000s, with award-winning films such as Maqbool (2003) and Munnabhai M.B.B.S. (2003). He made his debut as a director in 2008 with the romantic comedy film Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na which became a critical and commercial hit and also featured an acclaimed soundtrack by A. R. Rahman.
Abbas Tyrewala | |
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 Tyrewala at the Yellow Tree Cafe anniversary bash | |
| Born | 15 May 1974 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation(s) | Screenwriter, Lyricist, Director |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Spouse | Pakhi Tyrewala |
Biography
editAbbas Tyrewala was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra on 15 Mary 1974. He began working as a lyricist for the 2000 film Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar!! and 2001 film Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega before writing dialogues for films starting with Asoka (2001). He made his directorial debut in 2008 with the comedy film Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na, starring Imran Khan. His second directorial was the 2010 film Jhootha Hi Sahi, starring John Abraham.
Filmography
edit| Year | Film | Director | Screenwriter | Lyrics | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar!! | No | No | Yes | |
| 2001 | Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega | No | No | Yes | |
| Kushi | No | No | Yes | Telugu film | |
| Asoka | No | Dialogues | No | ||
| 2002 | Leela | No | No | Yes | |
| 2003 | Paanch | No | No | Yes | |
| Chupke Se | No | Yes | No | ||
| Darna Mana Hai | No | Yes | No | ||
| Munna Bhai MBBS | No | Dialogues | No | ||
| 2004 | Maqbool | No | Yes | No | Also actor |
| Main Hoon Na | No | Yes | No | ||
| 2005 | Vaada | No | Dialogues | No | |
| Shikhar | No | Yes | No | ||
| Salaam Namaste | No | Dialogues | No | ||
| 2008 | De Taali | No | Yes | No | |
| Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na | Yes | Yes | No | ||
| 2009 | Blue | No | No | Yes | |
| 2010 | Jhootha Hi Sahi | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2014 | Bang Bang! | No | Dialogues | No | |
| 2018 | 2.0 | No | Dialogues | Yes | Dubbed version |
| 2019 | War | No | Dialogues | No | |
| 2023 | Pathaan[2] | No | Dialogues | No | |
| 2025 | War 2 † | No | Dialogues | No |
Awards
editReferences
edit- ^ "Abbas Tyrewala". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2014. Archived from the original on 15 December 2014.
- ^ "Exclusive| Pathaan dialogue writer Abbas Tyrewala decodes Shah Rukh Khan-Salman Khan scene, his concern about 'Ek soldier ye nahi poochta' line". The Indian Express. 2 February 2023. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
- ^ "Abbas Tyrewala: Awards". Internet Movie Database.