Irshad Kamil
Irshad Kamil: Acclaimed Bollywood Lyricist Creating Deeply Emotional Live Storytelling Experiences
His words painted emotions we didn’t know we carried. Pure lyrical brilliance
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About Irshad Kamil
Irshad Kamil is an acclaimed Indian lyricist and poet whose writing has shaped some of Hindi cinema's most memorable contemporary songs. Known for films including Jab We Met, Rockstar, Tamasha and Amar Singh Chamkila, he combines literary depth with language that can live naturally inside popular music. His work frequently explores love, longing, identity and inner conflict, making him particularly compelling in live conversations about creativity, poetry and cinema. For events, he offers a thoughtful alternative to a conventional singer or keynote speaker.
His recent work has been especially prominent. In 2025, he wrote the title song of Saiyaara and contributed to projects including Chhaava, Bhool Chuk Maaf, Tere Ishk Mein and Dhurandhar. In August 2025, he discussed his approach to romantic writing after Saiyaara's success and was reported as winning the Screenwriters Association Best Lyricist Award for Baaja from Amar Singh Chamkila. His 2026 credits include Dhurandhar: The Revenge, Ikkis, Bandhu 2.0 from Cocktail 2 and Main Vaapas Aaunga. engage4more brings experience from 5000+ events covered.
For organisers, Irshad can anchor literary festivals, corporate creative sessions, cultural evenings, college programmes and premium moderated conversations. His process offers rich material on finding fresh language for familiar emotions, writing to character and situation, collaborating with composers and adapting poetry to cinema. A well-curated session can combine anecdotes, lyric analysis, poetry and audience questions, giving guests both popular-culture familiarity and a deeper understanding of how enduring songs are written. This gives organisers practical flexibility to align the performance with audience expectations venue requirements programme timing production planning event objectives and the desired guest experience This gives organisers practical flexibility to align the performance with audience expectations venue requirements programme timing production planning event objectives and the desired guest experience This gives organisers practical flexibility to align the performance with audience expectations
Irshad Kamil is an acclaimed Indian lyricist and poet whose writing has shaped some of Hindi cinema's most memorable contemporary songs. Known for films including Jab We Met, Rockstar, Tamasha and Amar Singh Chamkila, he combines literary depth with language that can live naturally inside popular music. His work frequently explores love, longing, identity and inner conflict, making him particularly compelling in live conversations about creativity, poetry and cinema. For events, he offers a thoughtful alternative to a conventional singer or keynote speaker.
His recent work has been especially prominent. In 2025, he wrote the title song of Saiyaara and contributed to projects including Chhaava, Bhool Chuk Maaf, Tere Ishk Mein and Dhurandhar. In August 2025, he discussed his approach to romantic writing after Saiyaara's success and was reported as winning the Screenwriters Association Best Lyricist Award for Baaja from Amar Singh Chamkila. His 2026 credits include Dhurandhar: The Revenge, Ikkis, Bandhu 2.0 from Cocktail 2 and Main Vaapas Aaunga. engage4more brings experience from 5000+ events covered.
For organisers, Irshad can anchor literary festivals, corporate creative sessions, cultural evenings, college programmes and premium moderated conversations. His process offers rich material on finding fresh language for familiar emotions, writing to character and situation, collaborating with composers and adapting poetry to cinema. A well-curated session can combine anecdotes, lyric analysis, poetry and audience questions, giving guests both popular-culture familiarity and a deeper understanding of how enduring songs are written. This gives organisers practical flexibility to align the performance with audience expectations venue requirements programme timing production planning event objectives and the desired guest experience This gives organisers practical flexibility to align the performance with audience expectations venue requirements programme timing production planning event objectives and the desired guest experience This gives organisers practical flexibility to align the performance with audience expectations
Achievements
Irshad Kamil's journey in the world of music and poetry is adorned with achievements that mirror his influence in Bollywood. Irshad has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the film industry, contributing soulful and memorable lyrics to films like "Chameli," "Love Aaj Kal," "Aashiqui 2," and "Raanjhanaa." His lyrical creations have become synonymous with timeless soundtracks, earning critical acclaim and resonating with audiences across generations.
Irshad's lyrical prowess has earned him prestigious awards, including the Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist for his work in films like "Rockstar" and "Love Aaj Kal". He has also won Mirchi Music awards for his works in movies like "Happy New Year" and "Aashiqui 2". He was also the recipient of the Kaifi Azmi Award for Urdu Lyricist in 2019. Irshad has showcased his versatility by penning lyrics that span across genres, from soulful romantic ballads to energetic and vibrant compositions.
Irshad Kamil's journey in the world of music and poetry is adorned with achievements that mirror his influence in Bollywood. Irshad has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the film industry, contributing soulful and memorable lyrics to films like "Chameli," "Love Aaj Kal," "Aashiqui 2," and "Raanjhanaa." His lyrical creations have become synonymous with timeless soundtracks, earning critical acclaim and resonating with audiences across generations.
Irshad's lyrical prowess has earned him prestigious awards, including the Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist for his work in films like "Rockstar" and "Love Aaj Kal". He has also won Mirchi Music awards for his works in movies like "Happy New Year" and "Aashiqui 2". He was also the recipient of the Kaifi Azmi Award for Urdu Lyricist in 2019. Irshad has showcased his versatility by penning lyrics that span across genres, from soulful romantic ballads to energetic and vibrant compositions.
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