Varun Grover (writer)
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Varun Grover (born 26 January 1980) is an Indian
comedian, poet, actor and filmmaker.[1] He won the award for Best Lyricist at the 63rd National Film Awards in 2015.[2][3][4] He is also the co-creator of Aisi Taisi Democracy, a political satire show.[5] His debut feature All India Rank was the closing film at the 52nd IFFR.[6]
Early life and education
Grover was born in
Collaboration in the Independent music space
In 2017 Varun Grover released Beete Dino Ke Geet[16] – a song in collaboration with US-based producer Krishna Chetan.
Filmography
Films
Year | Title | Credited as | ||||
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Lyricist | Writer | Director | Actor | Notes | ||
2006 | Ghoom | No | Dialogues | No | No | |
2009 | Accident on Hill Road | No | Dialogues | No | No | |
2011[17] | That Girl in Yellow Boots | Yes | No | No | No | |
2012[18] | Peddlers | Yes | No | No | No | |
Gangs of Wasseypur – Part 1[18] | Yes | No | No | No | ||
Gangs of Wasseypur – Part 2 | Yes | No | No | No | ||
2013[17] | Prague | Yes | No | No | No | |
2014[17] | Katiyabaaz[17] | Yes | No | No | No | |
Ankhon Dekhi | Yes | No | No | No | ||
2015 | Dum Laga Ke Haisha[17] | Yes | No | No | No | |
Bombay Velvet [19] | Yes | No | No | Yes | ||
Masaan [18]
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No | Yes | No | No | ||
2016[20] | Zubaan | Yes | No | No | No | |
Fan | Yes | No | No | No | ||
Raman Raghav 2.0[20] | Yes | No | No | No | ||
Udta Punjab | Yes | No | No | No | ||
2017[21] | Newton | Yes | No | No | No | |
2018 | Kaala | Yes | No | No | No | |
Sui Dhaaga | Yes | No | No | No | ||
2019 | Sonchiriya | Yes | No | No | No | |
2021 | Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar | No | Yes | No | No | |
2022 | RRR
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Yes | No | No | No | Dubbed version |
Badhaai Do | Yes | No | No | No | ||
Monica, O My Darling | Yes | No | No | No | ||
Samrat Prithviraj | Yes | No | No | No | ||
Kiss | No | Yes | Yes | No | Short film | |
Qala | Yes | No | No | Yes | ||
2023 | Dunki | Yes | No | No | No | |
2024 | Merry Christmas | |||||
All India Rank | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | [6] |
Television
Year | Title | Credited as |
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2004–2006[11] | The Great Indian Comedy Show | Writer |
2007 | SAB Ka Bheja Fry | |
2007–2008 | Ranvir Vinay Aur Kaun?[22] | |
2008–2009 | Oye! It's Friday![11] | |
2008–2009 | 10 Ka Dum | |
2009 | Ghar Ki Baat Hai[23] | |
2009–2013[24] | Jay Hind! | |
2018–2019 | Sacred Games | Writer and Executive producer |
Books
- Paper Chor (2018), Jugnoo Prakashan
- Biksu (2019), Ektara India
- Karejwa (2020), Bakarmaxindia
Awards and nominations
Award | Year | Work | Category | Result | Ref. |
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Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Award
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2013 | "Womaniya"–Gangs of Wasseypur – Part 1 | Best Lyrics | Nominated | |
2016 | "Moh Moh Ke Dhaage"–Dum Laga Ke Haisha | Won | [25][26] | ||
Filmfare Awards | 2016 | "Moh Moh Ke Dhaage"–Dum Laga Ke Haisha | Best Lyricist | Nominated | [27] |
2022 | Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar | Best Story | Nominated | [28] | |
Best Screenplay | Nominated | [28] | |||
Best Dialogue | Won | [28] | |||
Global Indian Music Academy Awards | 2016 | "Moh Moh Ke Dhaage"–Dum Laga Ke Haisha | Best Lyricist | Won | |
Best Film Song | Nominated | ||||
Mirchi Music Awards | 2014 | "Aayi Bahar"–Ankhon Dekhi | Raag-Inspired Song of the Year | Nominated | |
2016 | "Moh Moh Ke Dhaage"–Dum Laga Ke Haisha | Lyricist of the Year | Won | ||
2017 | Udta Punjab | Album of the Year | Nominated | ||
National Film Awards | 2016 | "Moh Moh Ke Dhaage"–Dum Laga Ke Haisha | Best Lyrics | Won | [29][2] |
Times of India Film Awards | 2016 | Dum Laga Ke Haisha | Best Lyrics | Won | |
Zee Cine Awards | 2016 | "Moh Moh Ke Dhaage"–Dum Laga Ke Haisha | Best Lyricist | Won | [30] |
See also
References
- ^ "Vinod Kambli was reduced to his assumed ('lowest') caste identity". 12 July 2020.
- ^ a b "63rd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 December 2017. Retrieved 13 February 2018.
- ^ Pal, Divya (28 March 2016). "National Award winning lyricist Varun Grover recalls initial reactions to 'Moh Moh Ke Dhaage'". Retrieved 13 February 2018.
- ^ "Varun Grover (Civil 2003) wins award as Best Lyricist at 63rd National Film Awards 2016". Retrieved 13 February 2018.
- ^ "The worst time for comedy is the best time for comedy: Varun Grover". India Today. 25 March 2016. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
- ^ a b "All India Rank | IFFR". iffr.com. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
- ^ Akshay Manwani (24 July 2016), "Varun Grover interview: ‘The lack of respect for writers stays with you, but also fuels you’", Scroll.in. Retrieved 20 March 2020.
- ^ "Brutal censors give another route to creativity: 'Masaan' writer Varun Grover". The Indian Express. 7 October 2015. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ "Liberal in his thoughts". Daily Post India. Retrieved 25 November 2015.
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Varun Grover on His Journey, the Film Industry, & Sexism in Standup Comedy". The Better India. 20 March 2017. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ a b c Jha, Lata (5 August 2015). "Masaan man Varun Grover's journey: A civil engineer turned Bollywood scriptwriter". livemint.com. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
- ^ "Neeraj Ghaywan, Varun Grover to donate National Award prize money to farmers". The Indian Express. 4 May 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
- ^ Jha, Lata (5 August 2015). "Masaan man Varun Grover's journey: A civil engineer turned Bollywood scriptwriter". Mint.
- ^ "Review: The Criminal Life in Mumbai in 'Sacred Games'". The New York Times. 6 July 2018. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
- ^ "Sacred Games review: The Devil of the Details". The Indian Express. 30 June 2018. Retrieved 15 July 2018.
- ^ "Indian music and cinema are tough nuts to crack: Varun Grover". mid-day.com. 27 May 2017.
- ^ a b c d e "Loved the simplicity of 'Tu kisi rail si…': Varun Grover". The Indian Express. 6 August 2015. Retrieved 2 August 2018.
- ^ a b c "Brutal censors give another route to creativity: 'Masaan' writer Varun Grover". The Indian Express. 7 October 2015. Retrieved 2 August 2018.
- ^ "Yes, 'Bombay Velvet' Is Pretty Atrocious, But We Should Not Be Happy About It". Huffington Post. 15 May 2015.
- ^ a b "Varun Grover, lyricist of many Phantom films, SLAMS Vikas Bahl for sexually abusing a female employee!". dna. 11 April 2017. Retrieved 2 August 2018.
- ^ "Before watching Padmaavat, check out comedian Varun Grover's hilarious take on the film". Retrieved 2 August 2018.
- ^ "'I don't want to be Anand Bakshi'" (Interview). Interviewed by Aseem Chhabra. Mumbai: Rediff.com. 26 February 2015. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ "Idiot Box | Red Chillies Entertainments". 21 October 2011. Archived from the original on 21 October 2011.
- ^ "Sacred Games writers didn t want to load the script with sex or violence". mid-day. 15 July 2018. Retrieved 2 August 2018.
- ^ "Winner - Producers Guild of India". Producers Guild of India. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
- ^ "Winners of 11th Renault Sony Guild Awards". Archived from the original on 23 December 2015. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
- ^ "Check out the nominees for Filmfare Awards 2016". DNA. 12 January 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
- ^ a b c "67th Wolf777news Filmfare Awards 2022 with Government of Maharashtra". Filmfare. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
- The Times Of India. Retrieved 30 October 2023.
- ^ "Zee Cine Awards: Complete List of Winners". NDTV. 21 February 2016.