A. M. Turaz Age, Wife, Family, Biography & More

Bio/Wiki
Full name	Aas Muhammad Turaz
Profession(s)	• Poet • Lyricist • Director • Scriptwriter • Storywriter • Dialoguewriter
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)	in centimeters- 175 cm in meters- 1.75 m in feet & inches- 5’ 9”
Weight (approx.)	in kilograms- 75 kg in pounds- 165 lbs
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black
Career
Debut	Film as Lyricist: Kudiyon Ka Hai Zamaana (2006) Song as Lyricist: Kehta Hai Yeh Mera Dil Film as Storywriter: Direct Ishq (2016) Web series as Storywriter: The Empire (2021) Film as Dialogue writer: 1:13:7 Ek Tera Saath (2016) Debut Music Album as a Director: We Indians (2017)
Awards, Honours, Achievements	• Won Special Mention Award at FOI Online Awards for Bajirao Mastani in 2015 • Won Best Poetry award by Urdu Markaz Los Angeles U.S.A. in 2016 • Won Jury Prize for Best Album of the Year Award at Mirchi Music Awards for Bajirao Mastani in 2016 • Won Best Original Song Award at FOI Online Awards for Ghoomer song from Padmaavat film in 2018 • Nominated for Best Lyricist Award at Mirchi Music Awards for Padmaavat in 2019 • Won Jury Prize for Best Album of the Year Award at Mirchi Music Awards for Padmaavat in 2019 • Won Jury Prize for Best Song of the Year Award at Mirchi Music Awards for Ghoomar song of Padmaavat film in 2019 • Nominated for the Best Lyricist Award at Filmfare Awards for Binte Dil song from Padmaavat film in 2019 • Nominated for Best Lyricist Award at FOI Online Awards for Shikayat song from Gangubai Kathiawadi film in 2022 • Won Gold Trophy Award by Saregama Records in 2023 for the film Gangubai Kathiawadi • Nominated for Best Lyrics award at Filmfare Awards for Jab Saiyaan song from Gangubai Kathiawadi film in 2023
Personal Life
Date of Birth	Source 1: 19 September 1974 (Thursday) Source 2: 19 September 1982 (Sunday)
Age (as of 2022)	Source 1: 48 Years Source 2: 40 Years
Birthplace	Sambaleheda village, Miranpur, Muzaffarpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Zodiac sign	Virgo
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Miranpur, Muzaffarpur
Religion	Islam
Hobbies	Playing Guitar
Controversies	Court case for Mehngai Song [1]Indian Kanoon A. M. Turaz wrote a song in 2012 called 'Mehngai' for the film Chakravyuh. The song included the names of well-known Indian industrialists and business brands such as Birla, Tata, and Bata. The lyrics of the song conveyed a message about the impact of individual pursuits on the nation: 'Birla Ho Ya Tata Ambani Ho Ya Bata, Apne Apne Chakar Mein Desh Ko Hai Kata Birla Ho Ya Tata Ambani Ho Ya Bata Apne Apne Chakar Mein Desh Ko Hai Kata.' A legal case was filed in the Delhi High Court to halt the broadcast of the song; however, the court granted permission for the song to be shown with a disclaimer.
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Unmarried
Family
Wife/Spouse	N/A
Parents	Father- Waheed Ahmed (Farmer) Mother- Name not known (Homemaker)
Siblings	He is the eldest among his siblings.

Some Lesser Known Facts About A. M. Turaz

• A. M. Turaz is an Indian poet, lyricist, dialogue writer, scriptwriter, and director whose body of work spans over 30 Bollywood films and has captivated audiences with his performances in numerous poetry shows. He has gained recognition for his incorporation of Urdu words in his lyrics and his writings on themes related to love and romance.

• Growing up in a household where Urdu was spoken, he studied the language within the confines of his own home. His passion for writing developed during his teenage years, and he held a fascination for the allure of the film industry. This led him to make the decision to relocate to Mumbai at the age of nineteen in 2002, with the intention of pursuing a career in the field of writing.
  

  A. M. Turaz during his early career

• Upon his relocation to Mumbai in 2002, he quickly secured a writing opportunity in 2003 for a television show. He went on to contribute his writing skills to numerous television shows including ‘Lady Inspector Renuka’ and ‘Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka.’

• He later established himself as a prolific songwriter, penning numerous memorable songs for various blockbuster films. His notable contributions include ‘Guzaarish’ (2010), ‘Chakravyuh’ (2012), ‘Bajirao Mastani’ (2015), ‘Padmaavat” (2018), ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ (2022), and ‘Satyaprem Ki Katha’ (2023).
  

  Poster of A. M. Turaz’s film, Padmaavat

• Some of his famous compositions include ‘Kabhi Jo Badal Barse,’ ‘Ghoomar,’ ‘Binte Dil,’ ‘Khalibali,’ ‘Bhula Diya,’ and ‘Jab Saiyaan.’

• He has actively engaged in poetry shows (Mushairas) held in various countries across the globe. In 2014, a collection of his poems was published in a book titled ‘Lamhe.’
  

  A. M. Turaz performing at a mushaira

• He holds great admiration for the legendary Hindi lyricist Anand Bakshi.

• He shares a strong and supportive friendship with the model and actress Arjumman Mughal. During a challenging period in Mughal’s life and career, when she was battling depression, Turaz stood by her side and provided care and support. ^[2]YouTube – News 18 Urdu
  

  A. M. Turaz with Arjumman Mughal (left)

• In an interview, A. M. Turaz expressed his appreciation for Bollywood directors, noting that he holds a special fondness for Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Turaz particularly admires Bhansali’s films for their historical and grandeur plots

• He has been associated with various committees including the Central Board Of Film Certification (CBFC) and Grameen Mukt Vidhyalayi Shiksha Sansthan(GMVSS), Delhi.

• During an interview, he expressed his belief that lyricists and writers often do not receive adequate recognition for their contributions to the entertainment industry; however, he expressed optimism that the situation would change, and these creative professionals would begin to receive the attention and acknowledgement they rightfully deserve. In July 2023, Turaz made an appearance on the popular comedy show, The Kapil Sharma Show.
  

  A. M. Turaz during The Kapil Sharma Show (sitting, second from left)