AMU Alumni Association N. California’s International Mushaera 2019 5/6
A. M. Turaz
Renowned Poet and Bollywood lyricist A.M. Turaz from Muzaffar Nagar, India, amused the audience with his mesmerizing romantic poetry and ghazals. He captivated and enthralled the audience with his forceful, interactive and vigorous renderings. His poetry was appreciated and cherished with repeated thunderous applause.
Turaz has published his first Hindi poetry collection Lamhe in 2014.
Apart from movies poet and lyricist Turaz has also worked in television and music albums. He started his career by writing for television in 2005.
After writing scripts for soaps as assistant writer, his first assignment in Mumbai was writing lyrics for film KUDIYON KA HAI ZAMANA in 2006. This was followed by JAIL, GUZAARISH, CHAKRAVYUH and JACKPOT.
His song “Tujhe Yaad Kar Liya Hey Aayaat Kee Tarah” for Baji Rao Mastaani movie created a controversy when some conservative Muslims objected to the word “Aayaat” in the song.
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