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Abbas Tyrewala

Abbas Tyrewala
Tyrewala at the Yellow Tree Cafe anniversary bash
Born (1974-05-15) 15 May 1974 (age 50)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Occupation(s)Screenwriter, Lyricist, Director
Years active2001–present
SpousePakhi Tyrewala

Abbas Tyrewala (born 15 May 1974) is an Indian screenwriter, lyricist and director.[1] 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. (2003). 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. R. Rahman.

Biography

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Abbas Tyrewala was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra on 15 Mary 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.

Filmography

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Year Film Director Screenwriter Lyrics Notes
2000 Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar!! No No Yes
2001 Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega No No Yes
Kushi No No Yes Telugu film
Asoka No Dialogues No
2002 Leela No No Yes
2003 Paanch No No Yes
Chupke Se No Yes No
Darna Mana Hai No Yes No
Munna Bhai MBBS No Dialogues No
2004 Maqbool No Yes No Also actor
Main Hoon Na No Yes No
2005 Vaada No Dialogues No
Shikhar No Yes No
Salaam Namaste No Dialogues No
2008 De Taali No Yes No
Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na Yes Yes No
2009 Blue No No Yes
2010 Jhootha Hi Sahi Yes Yes Yes
2014 Bang Bang! No Dialogues No
2018 2.0 No Dialogues Yes Dubbed version
2019 War No Dialogues No
2023 Pathaan No Dialogues No [2]
2024 Vijay 69 No Additional
Dialogues 		No [3]
2025 War 2 † No Dialogues No

Awards

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References

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  1. ^ "Abbas Tyrewala". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2014. Archived from the original on 15 December 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. 2 February 2023. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
  3. ^ "Vijay 69 Movie Review: VIJAY 69 is a light-hearted tale that works due to the relatability, performance and climax". Bollywood Hungama. 8 November 2024.
  4. ^ "Abbas Tyrewala: Awards". Internet Movie Database.
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