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Vishal Bharadwaj

Vishal Bharadwaj Image Source : Wikipedia
  • Born 04 August 1965
  • Age 59
  • Place of birth Chandpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Nationality India
  • Occupation Film Director, Singer, Composer, Screenwriter, Lyricist, Songwriter, Music Director, Film Producer
  • Spouse Rekha Bhardwaj
  • Education Hindu College, University Of Delhi
  • Years active 1995-present

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ABOUT Vishal Bharadwaj

Last Updated : 21 Jan 2025
Vishal Bhardwaj: A Multifaceted Maestro of Hindi Cinema Vishal Bhardwaj, born August 4, 1965, is a prominent figure in Indian cinema, excelling as a filmmaker, music composer, and playback singer. His contributions have garnered him nine National Film Awards and a Filmfare Award, solidifying his sta...

Vishal Bharadwaj SONG

Previous Song Upcoming Song
  • Kuch Sapney Apne

  • Kuch Sapney Apne

    ( 2024 )

No Upcoming Songs
  • Modern Love Mumbai

  • Modern Love Mumbai

    ( 2022 )

  • Navarasa

  • Navarasa

    ( 2021 )

  • Rangoon

  • Rangoon

    ( 2017 )

  • Madaari

  • Madaari

    ( 2016 )

  • Jugni

  • Jugni

    ( 2016 )

  • Departure Lounge - A Bollywood Affair

  • Departure Lounge - A Bollywood Affair

    ( 2015 )

  • Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola

  • Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola

    ( 2013 )

  • 7 Khoon Maaf

  • 7 Khoon Maaf

    ( 2011 )

  • Striker

  • Striker

    ( 2010 )

  • Kaminey

  • Kaminey

    ( 2009 )

  • U Me Aur Hum

  • U Me Aur Hum

    ( 2008 )

  • Omkara

  • Omkara

    ( 2006 )

  • Paanch

  • Paanch

    ( 2003 )

  • Satya

  • Satya

    ( 1998 )

  • Bargad Dada

  • Bargad Dada

    ( 1987 )

  • Kuch Sapney Apne

  • Kuch Sapney Apne

    ( 2024 )

  • Sonchiriya

  • Sonchiriya

    ( 2019 )

  • Pataakha

  • Pataakha

    ( 2018 )

  • Carbon

  • Carbon

    ( 2018 )

  • Rangoon

  • Rangoon

    ( 2017 )

  • Dobara Phir Se

  • Dobara Phir Se

    ( 2016 )

  • Madaari

  • Madaari

    ( 2016 )

  • Talvar

  • Talvar

    ( 2015 )

  • Parched

  • Parched

    ( 2015 )

  • Drishyam

  • Drishyam

    ( 2015 )

  • Haider

  • Haider

    ( 2014 )

  • 7 Khoon Maaf

  • 7 Khoon Maaf

    ( 2011 )

  • Striker

  • Striker

    ( 2010 )

  • Ishqiya

  • Ishqiya

    ( 2010 )

  • Kaminey

  • Kaminey

    ( 2009 )

  • India: A Love Story

  • India: A Love Story

    ( 2009 )

  • Haal-e-Dil

  • Haal-e-Dil

    ( 2008 )

  • U Me Aur Hum

  • U Me Aur Hum

    ( 2008 )

  • No Smoking

  • No Smoking

    ( 2007 )

  • Omkara

  • Omkara

    ( 2006 )

  • Paanch

  • Paanch

    ( 2003 )

  • Makdee

  • Makdee

    ( 2002 )

  • Sham Ghansham

  • Sham Ghansham

    ( 1998 )

  • Chachi 420

  • Chachi 420

    ( 1997 )

  • Betaabi

  • Betaabi

    ( 1997 )

  • Maachis

  • Maachis

    ( 1996 )
Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

Vishal Bharadwaj AWARDS

Awards
  • Best Dialogue

  • The Awards of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) for Best Dialogue - 2011 Ishqiya
  • Best Adaptation

  • The Awards of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) for Best Adaptation - 2007 Omkara
  • Best Dialogue

  • The Awards of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) for Best Dialogue - 2005 Maqbool
  • Best Screenplay

  • The Awards of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) for Best Screenplay - 2005 Maqbool
  • Most Entertaining Film

  • The BIG Star Entertainment Awards, India for Most Entertaining Film - 2014 Haider
  • Best Song

  • The Bollywood Hungama Surfers' Choice Music Awards, IN for Best Song - 2010 Kaminey

  • The Cairo International Film Festival for - 2006 Omkara
  • Worst Director of the Year

  • The Filmfail Awards for Worst Director of the Year - 2018 Rangoon
  • Best Screenplay

  • The Global Film Awards for Best Screenplay - 2005 Maqbool
  • Best Music Director

  • The Global Indian Music Awards for Best Music Director - 2010 Kaminey
  • Best Music Director (song)

  • The Kerala State Film Awards for Best Music Director (song) - 2019 Carbon
  • Best Music Director for a Non-Feature Film

  • The National Film Awards, India for Best Music Director for a Non-Feature Film - 2024 Fursat
  • Best Music Director for a Non-Feature Film

  • The National Film Awards, India for Best Music Director for a Non-Feature Film - 2022 1232 KMS
  • Best Screenplay (Adapted)

  • The National Film Awards, India for Best Screenplay (Adapted) - 2016 Talvar
  • Best Audiography (Location Sound Recordist)

  • The National Film Awards, India for Best Audiography (Location Sound Recordist) - 2016 Talvar
  • Best Screenplay (Dialogues)

  • The National Film Awards, India for Best Screenplay (Dialogues) - 2015 Haider
  • Best Music Direction - Songs

  • The National Film Awards, India for Best Music Direction - Songs - 2015 Haider
  • Best Music Direction (songs)

  • The National Film Awards, India for Best Music Direction (songs) - 2011 Ishqiya
  • Special Jury Award

  • The National Film Awards, India for Special Jury Award - 2007 Omkara
  • Best Children's Film

  • The National Film Awards, India for Best Children's Film - 2006 The Blue Umbrella
  • Best Music Director

  • The National Film Awards, India for Best Music Director - 1999 Godmother
  • Best Music Director

  • The Screen Awards, IN for Best Music Director - 2007 Omkara
  • Best Dialogue

  • The Zee Cine Awards for Best Dialogue - 2005 Maqbool
  • Best Screenplay

  • The Zee Cine Awards for Best Screenplay - 2005 Maqbool
Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

VISHAL BHARADWAJ NEWS

Irrfan Khan is still remembered for his performance in Maqbool.

'Irrfan Khan lost his cool, abused Om Puri and Naseeruddin Shah': Deepak Dobriyal recalls shooting with the legends on Maqbool

September 21, 2025 11:14 am

Deepak Dobriyal recalled an anecdote from the shooting of Maqbool, where Irrfan Khan briefly lost his cool on legends Naseeruddin Shah and Om Puri.

Shahid Kapoor announced the wrap-up of his fourth collaboration with filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj

Shahid Kapoor wraps 'secretly-titled' 4th film with Vishal Bhardwaj, praises co-star Triptii Dimri: 'Madly different character...'

August 31, 2025 4:02 pm

In his latest Instagram post, actor Shahid Kapoor announced the wrap of his fourth collaboration with filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj.

Naseeruddin Shah

Naseeruddin Shah was sceptical of Omkara, slammed Bollywood for always stealing from Shakespeare: 'We tried to pass it off as our own'

July 12, 2025 2:50 am

Naseeruddin Shah criticised the Bombay film industry for repeatedly lifting stories and tropes from Shakespeare without ever giving him due credit.

Shah Rukh Khan

'I would love to sing for Shah Rukh Khan': Shashwat Singh on collaborating with Pritam and Anurag Basu for Metro… In Dino, and the irreplaceable void left by KK

June 27, 2025 8:02 am

Shashwat Singh fondly remembers and deeply misses the legendary KK. He also shares his hope of one day collaborating with Vishal Bhardwaj on a song.

Vishal Bharadwaj

Lyricists-composers sign MoU for fair contracts from producers and music companies

February 28, 2025 8:44 pm

Vishal Bhardwaj, a noted Bollywood filmmaker and composer, termed the move "landmark and historic".

Sajid Nadiadwala. Image- Bollywood Prime

Shahid Kapoor and Vishal Bhardwaj to collaborate again, film set to release in December 2025

December 18, 2024 1:56 pm

The film marks Shahid’s reunion with the Haider (2014) director, seven years after Rangoon (2017).

Vishal Bharadwaj

'Vishal Bharadwaj didn't take any money, gave it all to me': Abbas Tyrewala recalls writing Maqbool, says writers were not paid then

September 20, 2024 3:42 pm

Vishal Bharadwaj and Abbas Tyrewala jointly wrote the screenplay for the 2004 film Maqbool, starring Tabu, Irrfan Khan, Om Puri, Pankaj Kapur, and Naseeruddin Shah.

Ajay Devgn

Ajay Devgn recalls signing Zakhm while in a shower: I told Mahesh Bhatt, 'sir main naha raha hu...'

July 24, 2024 3:17 pm

Ajay Devgn recalled the awkward situation in which he said yes to star in Mahesh Bhatt's last film Zakhm, inspired by the life of his mother. Similarly, Tabu recalled blindly saying yes to Priyadarshan for Virasat without even hearing the story until the day of shoot.

Vishal Bhardwaj shares his thoughts about Ranbir Kapoor's Animal. (Photo: Express Archive Photos/T-Series)

Vishal Bhardwaj 'enjoyed and hated' Ranbir Kapoor's Animal: 'Surprised there's a huge audience for that kind of film'

April 24, 2024 8:59 am

Vishal Bhardwaj recently spoke about the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer Animal, and said that he is in two minds about it.

naseeruddin shah

Vishal Bharadwaj broke Naseeruddin Shah's nose in a cricket match, Gulzar then did the same to Naseeruddin's son: 'You both are behind my family'

October 23, 2023 8:51 pm

Filmmaker Vishal Bharadwaj recalled how he once broke actor Naseeruddin Shah’s nose while playing cricket.

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