Manoj Muntashir is a well-known Indian lyricist, poet, dialogue writer, and screenwriter. He was born on 27 February 1976 in Gauriganj, Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Today is Sunday, 20 April 2025, and his work continues to inspire many people in India and beyond.
Early Life and Education
Manoj’s real name is Manoj Shukla. He was born in a Brahmin family. He studied at a local school called HAL School Korwa. Later, he went to Allahabad University and graduated in 1999. After finishing his studies, he moved to Mumbai with only Rs. 700 in his pocket to find work in the film and TV industry.
Manoj Muntashir Age, Height, Wiki, Biography, Net Worth, Religion, Wife, Father & Family
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Manoj Shukla (Stage name: Manoj Muntashir) |
| Date of Birth | 27 February 1976 |
| Birthplace | Gauriganj, Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Family Background | Born in a Brahmin family; parents were farmers and teachers |
| Education | Graduated from Allahabad University in 1999 |
| Early Career | Worked at All India Radio Allahabad with a salary of Rs. 135 in 1997 |
| Move to Mumbai | Moved in 1999 with Rs. 700 to pursue writing career |
| First Job in Mumbai | Wrote a bhajan for Anup Jalota; earned Rs. 3000 |
| Name Change | Changed last name to "Muntashir" meaning "a scattered soul" for uniqueness |
| Breakthrough | Wrote scripts for Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) in 2005, offered by Amitabh Bachchan |
| TV Work | Scriptwriter for India’s Got Talent, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, Indian Idol Junior |
| Bollywood Debut | Lyrics for the film U, Bomsi & Me (2005) |
| Famous Songs | "Galliyan" (Ek Villain), "Tere Sang Yaara" (Rustom), "Kaun Tujhe" (M.S Dhoni), "Teri Mitti" (Kesari), "Phir Bhi Tumko Chaahunga" |
| Dialogue Writing | Hindi dialogues for Baahubali 2 and Black Panther |
| Awards | National Film Award for Best Lyricist (Saina), IIFA Award for Best Lyrics ("Galliyan") |
| Published Work | Poetry book titled Meri Fitrat Hai Mastana |
| Personal Life | Married to Neelam Muntashir, who is also a writer |
| Notable Facts | "Phir Bhi Tumko Chaahunga" was written for his wife in 2001; voiced concerns about lyricist recognition |
| Recent Work | Lyrics for films like Shershaah (2021), Kabir Singh (2019), Adipurush (2023) |
How He Started His Career
In Mumbai, Manoj got his first job writing a bhajan (a devotional song) for the famous singer Anup Jalota. He had never written a bhajan before, but he accepted the work because he needed money. For this, he was paid Rs. 3000, which was his first salary in Mumbai.
He changed his last name to “Muntashir,” which means “a scattered soul.” He chose this name because he wanted something unique and different from other poets.
In 2005, Manoj got a big chance to write for the popular TV show Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC), hosted by Amitabh Bachchan. This show is the Indian version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? After KBC, Manoj wrote scripts for other TV shows like India’s Got Talent, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, and Indian Idol Junior.
Success as a Lyricist
Manoj Muntashir became famous for writing beautiful Hindi songs for Bollywood films. Some of his most popular songs are:
“Galliyan” from Ek Villain
“Tere Sang Yaara” from Rustom
“Kaun Tujhe” from M.S Dhoni: The Untold Story
“Teri Mitti” from Kesari
“Phir Bhi Tumko Chaahunga”
His song “Phir Bhi Tumko Chaahunga” was written for his wife in 2001. It became very popular on YouTube with millions of views even before its official release.
Work as a Dialogue Writer
Besides writing songs, Manoj also writes dialogues for movies. He wrote the Hindi dialogues for the famous film Baahubali 2. This was a special job because he had to match the Hindi words with the lip movements of the actors who spoke Telugu originally. He also worked on the Hindi dialogues for the Hollywood movie Black Panther.
Awards and Honors
Manoj Muntashir has won many awards for his work. Some important awards include:
Indian Telly Award for Best Script for India’s Got Talent (2014)
IIFA Award for Best Lyrics for “Galliyan” (2015)
Yash Bharati Award, the highest state honor from Uttar Pradesh (2016)
National Film Award for Best Lyricist for the film Saina (2022)
He has also been nominated for many other awards, showing how respected he is in the Indian film industry.
Personal Life
Manoj Muntashir is married to Neelam Muntashir. He lives a simple life but is very passionate about his work. He also published a book of his poetry called Meri Fitrat Hai Mastana.
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