Anu Malik Biography
About
Anu Malik was born on 2 November, 1960 as Anwar Sardaar Malik. He is a music director, singer, actor, director, and producer in the Hindi film industry. He is known for composing music for more than 350 different kinds of films. He has won a National Award for his music and also the Filmfare Best Music Director Award. He was one of the judges in the reality television show, Indian Idol since its inception. Some of his own compositions are “Gori Gori”, “Garam Chaye Ki Pyali”, and “Meri Jane Jigar.”
Career
Anu Malik made his debut in 1977 with the film Hunterwali. He composed music for popular films including Sohni Mahiwal, Ganga Jamuna Saraswati, Aasman, Love Marriage, Mard, Mujrim, Jeete Hain Shaan Se, and many more. Some songs that he sang are “Julie Julie, Johnny ka dil tujh pe aiya Julie” and Jeete Hain Shaan Se”. Though Malik received enough recognition for his songs in Sir and Phir Teri Kahaani Yaad Aayee, but Baazigar brought him huge success. Malik became a well-known name in the 1990s with Phir Teri Kahani Yaad Aayee, Baazigar, Jaanam, Sir, Tehelka, Chamatkar, and Maa. Some of the recent films for which he has composed music are Kambakkht Ishq, Shootout at Wadala, Yamla Pagla Deewana and Dum Laga Ke Haisha.
Style of Music
Anu Malik is known for his versatility in music. He has produced music for different genres of movies. He has also written songs, which later turned popular. His songs are more popular for being unique. It is said that no two songs of his are similar in terms of instrumental arrangements and vocal modalities. His specialty is the use of tabla in his music. Some of the hit songs in which he used tabla much are “Taal Pe Jab” and “Mere Humsafar” from the film Refugee, “Eli Re Eli” in Yaadein, “Tumse Milke Dilka Jo Haal” in Main Hoon Na and “Baazigar O Baazigar” from the film Baazigar.
Other Work
Indian Idol: Malik was one of the judges in the television show Indian Idol in all the seasons.
Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega: Malik was an active jury member of this entertainment reality show that aired on Sony Entertainment Television (India).
Asian Idol: Malik represented Indian Idol winner Abhijeet Sawant and was the only judge from India on this show.
Personal Life
Malik is married to Anju Malik. The couple has two daughters, Ada Malik and Anmol Malik.
Awards and Nominations
Filmfare Awards
- Won Filmfare Best Music Director Award for Baazigar, 1994
- Won Filmfare Special Award for Refugee, 2001
- Won Filmfare Best Music Director Award for Main Hoon Na, 2005
Zee Cine Awards
- Won Zee Cine Award for Best Music Director for Main Hoon Na, 2005
- Won Zee Cine Award for Best Music Director for Dum Laga Ke Haisha, 2016
Star Screen Awards
- Won Star Screen Award Special Tribute for Artist of the decade, 2004
- Won Star Screen Award for Best Music Director for Main Hoon Na, 2005
Star Screen Awards
- Won Star Screen Award Special Tribute for Artiste of the decade, 2004
- Won Star Screen Award for Best Music Director for Main Hoon Na, 2005
Malik has also been nominated 42 times, including 14 times for the Filmfare Award, for Best Music Director.
