Abbas Tyrewala
Abbas Tyrewala (born 15 May 1974) is an Indian screenwriter, lyricist and director. After making his mark as a screenwriter and dialogue writer in the early 2000s, with award-winning films such as Maqbool (2003) and Munnabhai M.B.B.S. He made his debut as a director in 2008 with the romantic comedy film Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na which became a critical and commercial hit and also featured an acclaimed soundtrack by A.
Abbas Tyrewala
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- Name
- Abbas Tyrewala
- Born
- 15 May 1974
- Birthplace
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Occupation
- * Screenwriter
- Spouse
- Paakhi Tyrewala
- Nationality
- India
- Education
- St. Xavier's College · Christ Church School
- Honours
- Filmfare Awards
- Languages
- Hindi · English
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Abbas Tyrewala (born 15 May 1974) is an Indian screenwriter, lyricist and director. After making his mark as a screenwriter and dialogue writer in the early 2000s, with award-winning films such as Maqbool (2003) and Munnabhai M.B.B.S. He made his debut as a director in 2008 with the romantic comedy film Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na which became a critical and commercial hit and also featured an acclaimed soundtrack by A.
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Abbas Tyrewala (born 1984) is an Indian film director, lyricist and screenwriter. The film director was born in Mumbai.
Abbas Tyrewala studied at Christ Church School. The film director lived in Mumbai.
Languages used include English and Hindi. Abbas Tyrewala received Filmfare Awards.
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• Name — Abbas Tyrewala • Born — 15 May 1974 • Birthplace — Mumbai, Maharashtra, India • Occupation — * Screenwriter • lyricist • film director • Years Active — 2001–present • Spouse — Paakhi Tyrewala
Biography
Biography
Abbas Tyrewala was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra on 15 May 1974. He began working as a lyricist for the 2000 film Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar!! and 2001 film Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega before writing dialogues for films starting with Asoka (2001). He made his directorial debut in 2008 with the comedy film Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na, starring Imran Khan. His second directorial was the 2010 film Jhootha Hi Sahi, starring John Abraham.
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• Year — Film — Director — Screenwriter — Lyrics — Notes • 2000 — Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar!! • 2001 — Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega • Kushi — Telugu film • Asoka — Dialogues • 2002 — Karz: The Burden of Truth • Leela • 2003 — Paanch • Chupke Se • Darna Mana Hai • Maqbool — Also actor • Munna Bhai MBBS — Dialogues • 2004 — Main Hoon Na • 2005 — Vaada — Dialogues • Shikhar • Salaam Namaste — Dialogues • 2008 — De Taali • Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na • 2009 — Blue • 2010 — Jhootha Hi Sahi • 2014 — Bang Bang! — Dialogues • 2018 — 2.0 — Dialogues — Dubbed version • 2019 — War — Dialogues • 2023 — Pathaan — Dialogues • 2024 — Vijay 69 — Additional Dialogues • 2025 — War 2 — Dialogues • 2026 — King — Dialogues
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• 2004: Filmfare Best Dialogue Award: Munnabhai M.B.B.S. • 2004: Zee Cine Award for Best Dialogue: Munnabhai M.B.B.S. • 2005: GIFA Best Screenplay Award: Maqbool • 2005: Zee Cine Award for Best Screenplay: Maqbool (with Vishal Bhardwaj)
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- 1.Abbas Tyrewala. The New York Times. 2014.
- 2.Exclusive Pathaan dialogue writer Abbas Tyrewala decodes Shah Rukh Khan-Salman Khan scene, his concern about 'Ek soldier ye nahi poochta' line. The Indian Express. 2023-02-02.
- 3.Vijay 69 Movie Review: VIJAY 69 is a light-hearted tale that works due to the relatability, performance and climax. Bollywood Hungama. November 8, 2024.
- 4.Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR's War 2 Nears Completion, To Release On THIS Date: Dialogue Writer Abbas Tyrewala. Times Now. 2025-02-20.
- 5.Abbas Tyrewala: Awards. Internet Movie Database.
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