The Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist is a part of the annual Filmfare Award, which is presented by Filmfare Magazine.
Filmfare Awards were initiated in the year 1954. However, the Award for Best Lyricist was introduced in the 6th Filmfare Awards (1959). Shailendra was the first lyricist to won the award.
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Filmfare Best Lyricist (Most Wins)
Name Wins Nominations
Gulzar 13 35
Javed Akhtar 8 26
Anand Bakshi 4 41
Sameer 3 17
Irshad Kamil 3 10
Shailendra 3 8
Prasoon Joshi 3 7
Shakeel Badayuni 3 6
Sahir Ludhiyanvi 2 9
Amitabh Bhattacharya 2 9
Hasrat Jaipuri 2 7
Santosh Anand 2 5
Gulshan Bawra 2 3
Verma Malik 2 2
Majrooh Sultanpuri 1 8
Indeevar 1 5
Hasan Kamal 1 4
Neeraj 1 3
Rashmi Singh 1 1
Asad Bhopali 1 1
Rajendra Krishan 1 1
Vasant Dev 1 1
Filmfare Best Lyricist (Most Nominations)
Name Nominations Wins
Anand Bakshi 41 4
Gulzar 35 13
Javed Akhtar 26 8
Sameer 17 3
Irshad Kamil 10 3
Sahir Ludhiyanvi 9 2
Amitabh Bhattacharya 9 2
Shailendra 8 3
Majrooh Sultanpuri 8 1
Prasoon Joshi 7 3
Hasrat Jaipuri 7 2
Shakeel Badayuni 6 3
Santosh Anand 5 2
Indeevar 5 1
Anjaan 5 0
Hasan Kamal 4 1
Kausar Munir 4 0
Gulshan Bawra 3 2
Neeraj 3 1
Verma Malik 2 2
Rajendra Krishan 1 1
Asad Bhopali 1 1
Vasant Dev 1 1
Rashmi Singh 1 1
Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist (Highlights)
Records Name Number Lyricist with Most Wins Gulzar 13 Lyricist with Most Nominations Anand Bakshi 41 Lyricist with Most consecutive Wins Shakeel Badayuni 3 Lyricist with Most consecutive Nominations Anand Bakshi 13 Lyricist with All Nominations in a single year Javed Akhtar 5 Lyricist with Most Nominations in a single year Javed Akhtar 5 Lyricist with Most Nominations without ever winning Anjaan 5
Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist (Highlights)
The award for Best Lyricist was introduced in the 6th Filmfare Awards (1959) .
Shailendra was the first winner of this Award.
He won for the song Ye Mera Deewanapan Hai from the film Yahudi.
Gulzar won the best lyricist award thirteen (13) times out of 35 nominations.
He holds the record for most wins in this category.
Javed Akhtar follows Gulzar by winning 8 best lyricist awards out of 26 nominations.
Javed Akhtar received all five (5) nominations in the 50th Filmfare Award (2005).He thus holds the record for most numbers of Best Lyricist nominations for a single year.
By receiving all five (5) nominations, Javed Akhtar broke the earlier record of Anand Bakshi who received four (4) out of five (5) nominations in the 28th Filmfare Awards (1981).
However, it was Gulzar who won the award in 1981 for the song Hazaar Raahen Mud Ke Dekhi.
In the year, 1998 Anand Bakshi received three (3) nominations out of five (5).
However, Javed Akhtar won the award for the song Sandese Aaate Hai.
Anand Bakshi won 4 awards out of 41 nominations.
Anand Bakshi holds the record of most nominations (41) for the Filmfare Best Lyricist Award.
Anand Bakshi also holds the record for most consecutive nominations for the Filmfare Best Lyricist Award.
He was nominated 13 consecutive times from 1970 to 1982 and won two out of them.
Shakeel Badayuni is the record holder for most consecutive wins in the category of Best Lyricist.
He won three consecutive awards in the year 1961 to 1963.
Shailendra , Shakeel Badayuni , Sameer , Prasoon Joshi , and Irshad Kamil won the award three times each.13 Lyricists received at least two nominations but could never win the Award for Filmfare Best Lyricist.Kausar Munir is the only female who could not win in the category even after having four (4) nominations.Rashmi Singh is the only female to win the Award. She won it for the song Muskurane Ki Wajah Tum Ho.
She received only one nomination and won the same.
Lyricists who could not win in the category Many lyricists could not win the award despite multiple nominations. Here is the list of those thirteen (13) Lyricists who received at least two nominations but could never win the Award for Filmfare Best Lyricist.
Name Nominations
Anjaan 6
Mehboob Alam Kotwal 4
Kausar Munir 4
Niranjan Iyengar 3
Neeraj (Gopaldas) 3
Dev Kohli 3
Vishal Dadlani 3
Sudhakar Sharma 2
Swanand Kirkire 2
Faiz Anwar 2
Ravindra Jain 2
Sawan Kumar Tak 2
Prakash Mehra 2
Details of Nominations / Wins by individual lyricists
Nominations and Wins for Anand Bakshi
Nominations = 40 | Win = 4
No. Year Song Film Name Nomination / Won
15th 1968 Saawan Ka Mahina Pawan Kare Shor Milan Nomination
17th 1970 Aane Se Us Ke Aaye Bahaar Jeene Ki Raah Nomination
17th 1970 Kora Kagaz Tha ye Man Mera Aradhana Nomination
18th 1971 Bindiya Chamkegi Do Raaste Nomination
19th 1972 Na Koyi Umang Hai Kati Patang Nomination
20th 1973 Chingaari Koyi Bhadke Amar Prem Nomination
21st 1974 Hum Tum Ek Kamre Me Band Ho Bobby Nomination
21st 1974 Main Shayar To Nahin Bobby Nomination
22nd 1975 Gaadi Bula Rahi Hai Dost Nomination
23rd 1976 Aayegi Zaroor Chitthi Mere Naam Ki Dulhan Nomination
23rd 1976 Mehbooba Mehbooba Sholay Nomination
24th 1977 Mere Naina Saawan Bhaadon Mehbooba Nomination
25th 1978 Parda Hai Parda Amar Akbar Anthony Nomination
26th 1979 Aadmi Musafir Hai Apnapan Won
26th 1979 Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki Nomination
27th 1980 Saawan Ke Jhoole Pade Jurmana Nomination
27th 1980 Dafliwaale Dafli Baja Sargam Nomination
28th 1981 Dard-E-Dil Dard-E-Jigar Karz Nomination
28th 1981 Om Shanti Om Karz Nomination
28th 1981 Bane Chaahe Dushman Zamaana Hamaara Dostana Nomination
28th 1981 Sheesha Ho Ya Dil Ho Asha Nomination
29th 1982 Tere Mere Beech Me Ek Duuje Ke Liye Won
29th 1982 Solah Baras Ki Baali Umar Ko Salaam Ek Duuje Ke Liye Nomination
29th 1982 Yaad Aa Rahi Hai Teri Yaad Aa Rahi Hai Love Story Nomination
31st 1984 Jab Hum Jawaan Honge Betaab Nomination
32nd 1985 Sohni Chinaab De Kinaare Sohni Mahiwal Nomination
33rd 1986 Zindagi Har Kadam Ek Nayi Jung Hai Meri Jung Nomination
35th 1990 Lagi Aaj Saawan Ki Phir Wo Jhadi Hai Chandani Nomination
39th 1994 Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai Khal Nayak Nomination
39th 1994 Jaadu Teri Nazar Darr Nomination
40th 1995 Tu Cheez Badi Hai Mast Mast Mohra Nomination
41st 1996 Tujhe Dekha To Ye Jaana Sanam Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge Won
41st 1996 Ho Gaya Hai Tujhko To Pyar Sajna Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge Nomination
43rd 1998 Bholi Si Soorat Dil To Pagal Hai Nomination
43rd 1998 I Love My India Pardes Nomination
43rd 1998 Zara Tasveer Se Tu Nikal Ke Saamne Aa Pardes Nomination
45th 2000 Ishq Bina Kya Jeena Taal Won
45th 2000 Taal Se Taal Mila Taal Nomination
46th 2001 Hum Ko Hami Sse Chura Lo Mohabbatein Nomination
47th 2002 Ud Ja Kaale Kaawan Gadar: Ek Prem Katha Nomination
Nominations and Wins for Gulzar
Nominations = 35 | Win = 13
No. Year Song Film Name Nomination / Won
23rd 1976 Tere Bina Zindagi Se Koyi Shikwa To Nahi Aandhi Nomination
24th 1977 Dil Dhoondta Hai Phir Wahi Mausam Nomination
25th 1978 Do Deewaane Sheher Me Gharonda Won
25th 1978 Naam Gum Jaayega Kinara Nomination
27th 1980 Aanewala Pal Jaanewala Hai Gol Maal Won
28th 1981 Hazaar Raahen Mud Ke Dekhi Thodisi Bewafaii Won
29th 1982 Jahaan Pe Sawera Ho Basera Wahin Hai Baseraa Nomination
31st 1984 Tujh Se Naraaz Nahi Zindagi Masoom Won
34th 1989 Mera Kuchh Saamaan Ijaazat Won
37th 1992 Yaara Sili Sili Lekin Won
39th 1994 Dil Hoom Hoom Kare Rudaali Nomination
42nd 1997 Chappa Chappa Charkha Chale Maachis Nomination
44th 1999 Chal Chhainyya Chhainyya Dil Se Won
44th 1999 Ae Ajnabi Tu Bhi Kabhi Dil Se Nomination
46th 2001 Aaja Maahiya Fiza Nomination
48th 2003 Saathiya (Title Song) Saathiya Won
51st 2006 Kajra Re Bunty Aur Babli Won
51st 2006 Chup Chup Ke Bunty Aur Babli Nomination
51st 2006 Dheere Jalna Paheli Nomination
52nd 2007 Beedi Jaliye Lai Omkara Nomination
53rd 2008 Tere Bina Guru Nomination
54th 2009 Tu Hi To Meri Dost Hai Yuvvraaj Nomination
55th 2010 Dhan Te Nan Kaminey Nomination
55th 2010 Kaminey (Title Song) Kaminey Nomination
56th 2011 Dil To Bachcha Hai Jee Ishqiya Won
57th 2012 Darling 7 Khoon Maaf Nomination
58th 2013 Chhalla Jab Tak Hai Jaan Won
58th 2013 Saans Me Teri Jab Tak Hai Jaan Nomination
60th 2015 Bismil Haider Nomination
61st 2016 Zinda Talvar Nomination
62nd 2017 Aave Re Hitchki Mirzya Nomination
62nd 2017 Mirzya (Title Song) Mirzya Nomination
64th 2019 Ae Watan Raazi Won
64th 2019 Dilbaro Raazi Nomination
65th 2021 Chhapaak (Title Song) Chhapaak Won
Nominations and Wins for Javed Akhtar
Nominations = 26 | Win = 8
No. Year Song Film Name Nomination / Won
33rd 1986 Saagar Kinare Dil Ye Pukaare Saagar Nomination
34th 1989 Ek Do Teen Tezaab Nomination
40th 1995 Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Aisa Laga 1942: A Love Story Won
42th 1997 Ghar Se Nikalte Hai Papa Kehte Hai Won
43rd 1998 Sandese Aate Hai Border Won
43rd 1998 Chand Taare Tod Laoon Yes Boss Nomination
44th 1999 Mere Mehboob Mere Sanam Duplicate Nomination
46th 2001 Panchchi Nadiyaan Refugee Won
47th 2002 O Mitwa Lagaan Won
47th 2002 Radha Kaise Na Jale Lagaan Nomination
49th 2004 Har Ghadi Badal Rahi Hai Roop Zindagi Kal Ho Naa Ho Won
49th 2004 Tauba Tumhare Ye Ishaare Chalte Chalte Nomination
49th 2004 Ek Saathi LOC Kargil Nomination
50th 2005 Tere Liye Hum Hain Jiye Veer-Zaara Won
50th 2005 Ye Taara Wo Taara Swdes Nomination
50th 2005 Aisa Des Hai Mera Veer-Zaara Nomination
50th 2005 Main Yahaan Hoon Veer-Zaara Nomination
50th 2005 Main Hoon Na (Title Song) Main Hoon Na Nomination
52nd 2007 Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (Title Song) Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna Nomination
52nd 2007 Mitwa Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehn Nomination
53rd 2008 Tum Ko Paaya Hai To Jaise Khoya Hoon Om Shanti Om Nomination
54th 2009 Jashn-E-Bahaara Jodhaa Akbar Won
54th 2009 Socha Hai Rock On Nomination
55th 2010 Iktara Wake Up Sid Nomination
57th 2012 Senorita Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara Nomination
58th 2013 Jee Le Zara Talaash Nomination
Nominations and Wins for Sameer Nominations = 17 | Win = 3
No. Year Song Film Name Nomination / Won
36th 1991 Nazar Ke Saamne Aashiqui Won
36th 1991 Na Jaane Kahaan Dil Kho Gaya Dil Nomination
37th 1992 Mera Dil Bhi Kitna Paagal Hai Saajan Nomination
38th 1993 Teri Umeed Tera Intezaar Karte Ha Deewana Won
38th 1993 Aisi Deewangi Dekhi Nahin Kahin Deewana Nomination
39th 1994 Ghoonghat Ki Aad Se Dilbar Ka Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke Won
40th 1995 Ole Ole Yeh Dillagi Nomination
42th 1997 Pardesi Pardesi Jaana Nahi Raja Hindustani Nomination
44th 1999 Ladki Badi Anjaani Hai Kuch Kuch Hota Hai Nomination
44th 1999 Tum Paas Aaye Kuch Kuch Hota Hai Nomination
46th 2001 Tum Dil Ki Dhadkan Me Dhadkan Nomination
47th 2002 Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham (Title Song) Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham Nomination
48th 2003 Aap Ke Pyar Me Hum Raaz Nomination
49th 2004 Kisi Se Tum Pyar Karo Andaaz Nomination
49th 2004 Tere Naam (Title Song) Tere Naam Nomination
51st 2006 Aashiq Banaya Aapne (Title Song) Aashiq Banaya Aapne Nomination
53rd 2008 Jab Se Tere Naina Saawariya Nomination
Nominations and Wins for Irshad Kamil
Nominations = 10 | Win = 3
No. Year Song Film Name Nomination / Won
55th 2010 Aaj Din Chadheya Love Aaj Kal Won
57th 2012 Nadaan Parindey Rockstar Won
57th 2012 Sadda Haq Rockstar Nomination
60th 2015 Pathaka Guddi Highway Nomination
61st 2016 Agar Tum Saath Ho Tamasha Won
62nd 2017 Jag Ghoomeya Sultan Nomination
64th 2019 Mera Naam Tu Zero Nomination
65th 2020 Bekhayali Kabir Singh Nomination
66th 2021 Mehrama Love Aaj Kal Nomination
66th 2021 Shayad Love Aaj Kal Nomination
Nominations and Wins for Sahir Ludiyanvi
Nominations = 9 | Win = 2
No. Year Song Film Name Nomination / Won
6th 1959 Aurat Ne Janam Diya Mardon Ko Sadhna Nomination
7th 1960 u Hindu Banega Na Musalmaan Banega Dhool Ka Phool Nomination
11th 1964 Jo Waada Kiya Wo Nibhaana Padega Taj Mahal Won
11th 1964 Chalo Ek Baar Phir Se Gumrah Nomination
15th 1968 Neele Gagan Ke Tale Hamraaz Nomination
16th 1969 Milti Hai Zindagi Me Mohabbat Aankhen Nomination
24h 1977 Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Me Kabhi Kabhie Won
24h 1977 Main Pal Do Pal Ka Shaayar Kabhi Kabhie Nomination
27th 1980 Dil Ke Tukde Tukde Kar Ke Dada Nomination
Nominations and Wins for Amitabh Bhattacharya
Nominations = 9 | Win = 2
No. Year Song Film Name Nomination / Won
58th 2013 Abhi Mujh Me Kahin Agneepath Nomination
59th 2014 Kabira Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani Nomination
59th 2014 Shikayatein Lootera Nomination
60th 2015 Zehnashin Hasee Toh Phasee Nomination
61st 2016 Gerua Dilwale Nomination
62nd 2017 Channa Mereya Ae Dil Hai Mushkil Won
63rd 2018 Ullu Ka Pattha Jagga Jasoos Won
63rd 2018 Galti Se Mistake Jagga Jasoos Nomination
65th 2020 Kalank (Title Song) Kalank Nomination
Nominations and Wins for Majrooh Sultanpuri
Nominations = 8 | Win = 1
No. Year Song Film Name Nomination / Won
7th 1960 Jalte Hain Jis Ke Liye Sujata Nomination
12th 1965 Chahunga Main Tujhe Dosti Won
24th 1977 Ek Din Bik Jaayega Maati Ke Mol Dharam Karam Nomination
25th 1978 Kya Hua Tera Waada Hum Kisise Kum Naheen Nomination
34th 1989 Papa Kehte Hain Bada Naam Karega Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak Nomination
38th 1993 Wo Sikander Hi Dosto Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar Nomination
41st 1996 Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya Akele Hum Akele Tum Nomination
42nd 1997 Aaj Main Upar Khamoshi: The Musical Nomination
Nominations and Wins for Shailendra
Nominations = 8 | Win = 3
No. Year Song Film Name Nomination / Won
6th 1959 Ye Mera Deewanapan Hai Yahudi Won
6th 1959 Meri Jaan Meri Jaan Yahudi Nomination
7th 1960 Sab Kuchh Seekha Hum Ne Anari Won
8th 1961 Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai (Title Song) Dil Apna Aur Preet Parai Nomination
9th 1962 Hothon Pe Sacchai Rahti Hai Jis Desh Men Ganga Behti Hai Nomination
12th 1965 Dost Dost Na Raha Sangam Nomination
14th 1967 Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo Teesri Kasam Nomination
16th 1969 Main Gaoon Tum So Jao Brahmachari Won
Nominations and Wins for Prasoon Joshi
Nominations = 7 | Win = 3
No. Year Song Film Name Nomination / Won
52nd 2007 Chaand Sifarish Jo Karta Fanaa Won
52nd 2007 Roobaroo Rang De Basanti Nomination
53rd 2008 Maa Taare Zameen Par Won
54th 2009 Hai Guzarish Ghajini Nomination
55th 2010 Masakali Delhi-6 Nomination
55th 2010 Rehna Tu Delhi-6 Nomination
59th 2014 Zinda Bhaag Milkha Bhaag Won
Nominations and Wins for Hasrat Jaipuri
Nominations = 7 | Win = 2
No. Year Song Film Name Nomination / Won
9th 1962 Teri Pyaari Pyaari Soorat Ko Sasural Nomination
10th 1963 Ae Gulbadan Professor Nomination
13th 1966 Aji Rooth Kar Ab Kahaan Arzoo Nomination
14th 1967 Bahaaron Phool Barsao Suraj Won
16th 1969 Dil Ke Jharoke Me Tujh Ko Bitha Kar Brahmachari Nomination
19th 1972 Zindagi Ek Safar Hai Suhaana Andaz Won
33rd 1986 Sun Saaahiba Sun Ram Teri Ganga Maili Nomination
Nominations and Wins for Shakeel Badayuni
Nominations = 6 | Win = 3
No. Year Song Film Name Nomination / Won
8th 1961 Chaudhvin Ka Chaand Chaudhvin Ka Chaand Won
8th 1961 Pyar Kiya To Darna Kiya Mughal-E-Azam Nomination
9th 1962 Husn Waale Tera Jawaab Nahi Gharana Won
10th 1963 Kahin Deep Jale Kahin Dil Bees Saal Baad Won
11th 1964 Mere Mehboob Tujhe Meri Mere Mehboob Nomination
14th 1967 Naseeb Me Ji Ke Jo Likha Tha Do Badan Nomination
Nominations and Wins for Santosh Anand
Nominations = 5 | Win = 2
No. Year Song Film Name Nomination / Won
20th 1973 Ek Pyar Ka Nagma Hai Shor Nomination
22nd 1975 Main Na Bhoolunga Roti Kapda Aur Makaan Won
22nd 1975 Aur Nahi Bus Aur Nahin Roti Kapda Aur Makaan Nomination
29th 1982 Zindagi Ki Na Toote Ladi Kranti Nomination
30th 1983 Mohabbat Hai Kya Cheez Prem Rog Won
Nominations and Wins for Indeevar
Nominations = 5 | Win = 1
No. Year Song Film Name Nomination / Won
13th 1966 Ek Tu Na Mila Himalay Ki God Mein Nomination
21st 1974 Samjhauta Ghamon Se Kar Lo Samjhauta Nomination
22nd 1975 Behna Ne Bhai Ki Kalayi Pe Pyar Baandha Hai Resham Ki Dori Nomination
23rd 1976 Dil Aisa Kisi ne Mera Toda Amanush Won
32nd 1985 Pyar Ka Tohfa Tera Tohfa Nomination
Nominations and Wins for Anjaan
Nominations = 5 | Win = 0
No. Year Song Film Name Nomination / Won
9th 1962 Teri Pyaari Pyaari Soorat Ko Sasural Nomination
10th 1963 Ae Gulbadan Professor Nomination
13th 1966 Aji Rooth Kar Ab Kahaan Arzoo Nomination
14th 1967 Bahaaron Phool Barsao Suraj Won
16th 1969 Dil Ke Jharoke Me Tujh Ko Bitha Kar Brahmachari Nomination
19th 1972 Zindagi Ek Safar Hai Suhaana Andaz Won
33rd 1986 Sun Saaahiba Sun Ram Teri Ganga Maili Nomination
Nominations and Wins for Hasan Kamal
Nominations = 4 | Win = 1
No. Year Song Film Name Nomination / Won
30th 1983 Dil Ke Armaan Aansuon Me Beh Gaye Nikaah Nomination
30th 1983 Dil Ki Ye Aarzoo Thi Koyi Nikaah Nomination
32nd 1985 Aaj Ki Awaaz (Title Song) Aaj Ki Awaaz Won
33rd 1986 Bahut Der Se Dar Pe Tawaif Nomination
Nominations and Wins for Kausar Munir
Nominations = 4 | Win = 0
No. Year Song Film Name Nomination / Won
60th 2015 Suno Na Sangemarmar Youngistaan Nomination
62nd 2017 Love You Zindagi Dear Zindagi Nomination
63rd 2018 Maana Ke Hum Yaar Nahin Meri Pyaari Bindu Nomination
63rd 2018 Nachdi Phira Secret Superstar Nomination
Nominations and Wins for Gulshan Bawra
Nominations = 3 | Win = 2
No. Year Song Film Name Nomination / Won
15th 1968 Mere Desh Ki Dharti Upkar Won
21st 1974 Yaari Hai Imaan Mera Zanjeer Won
31st 1984 Hamen Aur Jeene Ki Agar Tum Na Hote Nomination
Nominations and Wins for Neeraj (Gopaldas)
Nominations = 3 | Win = 1
No. Year Song Film Name Nomination / Win
17th 1970 Kaal Ka Pahiya Chanda Aur Bijli Win
18th 1971 Bas Yehi Apradh Main Har Baar Karta Hoon Pehchan Nomination
19th 1972 Ae Bhai Zara Dekh Ke Chalo Mera Naam Joker Nomination
Nominations and Wins for Dev Kohli
Nominations = 3 | Win = 0
No. Year Song Film Name Nomination / Won
35th 1990 Aate Jaate Hanste Gaate (Title Track) MainePyar Kiya Nomination
39th 1994 Ye Kaali Kaali Ankhen Baazigar Nomination
40th 1995 Hum Aapke Hain Koun (Title Track) Hum Aapke Hain Koun Nomination
Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist (1950s)
+ Indicates winner(s)
Filmfare Award Year Lyricist Song Film
6th 1959 +Shailendra Ye Mera Deewanapan Hai Yahudi
Shailendra Meri Jaan Meri Jaan Yahudi
Sahir Ludhianvi Aurat Ne Janam Diya Mardon Ko Sadhna
Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist (1960s)
+ Indicates winner(s) Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist (1970s)
+ Indicates winner(s)
Filmfare Award Year Lyricist Song Film
17th 1970 +Neeraj Kaal Ka Pahiya Chanda Aur Bijli
Anand Bakshi Aane Se Us Ke Aaye Bahaar Jeene Ki Raah
Anand Bakshi Kora Kagaz Tha ye Man Mera Aradhana
18th 1971 +Verma Malik Sab Se Bada Nadaan Pehchan
Anand Bakshi Bindiya Chamkegi Do Raaste
Neeraj Bas Yehi Apradh Main Har Baar Karta Hoon Pehchan
19th 1972 +Hasrat Jaipuri Zindagi Ek Safar Hai Suhaana Andaz
Anand Bakshi Na Koyi Umang Hai Kati Patang
Neeraj Ae Bhai Zara Dekh Ke Chalo Mera Naam Joker
20th 1973 +Verma Malik Jai Bolo Beimaan Ki Be-Imaan
Anand Bakshi Chingaari Koyi Bhadke Amar Prem
Santosh Anand Ek Pyar Ka Nagma Hai Shor
21st 1974 +Gulshan Bawra Yaari Hai Imaan Mera Zanjeer
Anand Bakshi Hum Tum Ek Kamre Me Band Ho Bobby
Anand Bakshi Main Shayar To Nahin Bobby
Indeevar Samjhauta Ghamon Se Kar Lo Samjhauta
Ithalbhai Patel Jhooth Bole Kauwa Kaate Bobby
22nd 1975 +Santosh Anand Main Na Bhoolunga Roti Kapda Aur Makaan
Anand Bakshi Gaadi Bula Rahi Hai Dost
Indeevar Behna Ne Bhai Ki Kalayi Pe Resham Ki Dori
M.G. Hashmat Mera Jeewan Kora Kagaz Kora Kagaz
Santosh Anand Aur Nahi Bus Aur Nahin Roti Kapda Aur Makaan
23rd 1976 +Indeevar Dil Aisa Kisi ne Mera Toda Amanush
Anand Bakshi Aayegi Zaroor Chiththi Mere Naam Ki Dulhan
Anand Bakshi Mehbooba Mehbooba Sholay
Gulzar Tere Bina Zindagi Se Koyi Aandhi
Vishweshwar Sharma Chal Sanyaasi Mandir Mein Sanyasi
24th 1977 +Sahir Ludhianvi Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Me Kabhi Kabhie
Anand Bakshi Mere Naina Saawan Bhaadon Mehbooba
Gulzar Dil Dhoondta Hai Phir Wahi Mausam
Majrooh Sultanpuri Ek Din Bik Jaayega Maati Ke Mol Dharam Karam
Sahir Ludhianvi Main Pal Do Pal Ka Shaayar Kabhi Kabhie
25th 1978 +Gulzar Do Deewaane Sheher Me Gharaonda
Anand Bakshi Parda Hai Parda Amar Akbar Anthony
Gulzar Naam Gum Jaayega Kinara
Majrooh Sultanpuri Kya Hua Tera Waada Hum Kisise Kum Naheen
Preeti Sagar Mera Gaon Kadhapane Manthan
26th 1979 +Anand Bakshi Aadmi Musafir Hai Apnapan
Anand Bakshi Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki
Anjaan Khai Ke Paan Banaraswala Don
Pandit Narendra Sharma Satyam Shivam Sundaram (Title Song) Satyam Shivam Sundaram
Ravindra Jain Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se
Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist (1980s)
+ Indicates winner(s)
Filmfare Award Year Lyricist Lyricist Film
27th 1980 +Gulzar Aanewala Pal Jaanewala Hai Gol Maal
Anand Bakshi Saawan Ke Jhoole Pade Jurmana
Anand Bakshi Dafliwaale Dafli Baja Sargam
Jan Nisar Akhtar Aa Ja Re Mere Dilbar Aa Ja Noorie
Sahir Ludhianvi Dil Ke Tukde Tukde Kar Ke Dada
28th 1981 +Gulzar Hazaar Raahen Mud Ke Dekhi Thodisi Bewafaii
Anand Bakshi Dard-E-Dil Dard-E-Jigar Karz
Anand Bakshi Om Shanti Om Karz
Anand Bakshi Bane Chaahe Dushman Zamaana Hamaara Dostana
Anand Bakshi Sheesha Ho Ya Dil Ho Aasha
29th 1982 +Anand Bakshi Tere Mere Beech Me Ek Duuje Ke Liye
Anand Bakshi Solah Baras Ki Baali Umar Ko Salaam Ek Duuje Ke Liye
Anand Bakshi Yaad Aa Rahi Hai Teri Yaad Aa Rahi Hai Love Story
Gulzar Jahaan Pe Sawera Ho Basera Wahin Hai Baseraa
Santosh Anand Zindagi Ki Na Toote Ladi Kranti
30th 1983 +Santosh Anand Mohabbat Hai Kya Cheez Prem Rog
Amir Qazalbash Meri Kismat Me Tu Nahi Shayad Prem Rog
Anjaan Ke ag Ghungroo Baandh Meera Naachi Thi Namak Halaal
Prakash Mehra
Hasan Kamal Dil Ke Armaan Aansuon Me Beh Gaye Nikaah
Hasan Kamal Dil Ki Ye Aarzoo Thi Koyi Nikaah
31st 1984 +Gulzar Tujh Se Naraaz Nahi Zindagi Masoom
Anand Bakshi Jab Hum Jawaan Honge Betaab
Gulshan Bawra Hamen Aur Jeene Ki Agar Tum Na Hote
Sawan Kumar Tak Shaayad Meri Shaadi Ka Khayal Souten
Sawan Kumar Tak Zindagi Pyar Ka Geet Hai Souten
32nd 1985 +Hasan Kamal Aaj Ki Awaaz Aaj Ki Awaaz
Anand Bakshi Sohni Chinaab De Kinaare Sohni Mahiwal
Anjaan Manzilen Apni Jagah Hain Sharaabi
Prakash Mehra Inteha Ho Gayi Inzaar Ki Sharaabi
Anjaan
Indeevar Pyar Ka Tohfa Tera Tohfa
33rd 1986 +Vasant Dev Man Kyon Behka Re Behka Utsav
Anand Bakshi Zindagi Har Kadam Ek Nayi Jung Hai Meri Jung
Anjaan Yaar Bina Chain Kahaan Re Saaheb
Hasan Kamal Bahut Der Se Dar Pe Tawaif
Hasrat Jaipuri Sun Saaahiba Sun Ram Teri Ganga Maili
Javed Akhtar Saagar Kinare Dil Ye Pukaare Saagar
1987 No Ceremony
1988 No Ceremony
34th 1989 +Gulzar Mera Kuchh Saamaan Ijaazat
Javed Akhtar Ek Do Teen Tezaab
Majrooh Sultanpuri Papa Kehte Hain Bada Naam Karega Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak
Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist (1990s)
+ Indicates winner(s)
Filmfare Award Year Lyricist Song Film
35th 1990 +Asad Bhopali Dil Deewana Bin Sajna Ke Maane Na Maine Pyar Kiya
Anand Bakshi Lagi Aaj Saawan Ki Phir Wo Jhadi Hai Chandni
Dev Kohli Aate Jaate Hanste Gaate Maine Pyar Kiya
36th 1991 +Sameer Nazar Ke Saamne Aashiqui
Sameer Na Jaane Kahaan Dil Kho Gaya Dil
Rani Malik Dheere Dheere Se Meri Zindagi Me Aana Aashiqui
37th 1992 +Gulzar Yaara Sili Sili Lekin
Faiz Anwar Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin (Title Song) Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin
Ravindra Jain Main Hoon Khushrang Henna Henna
Sameer Mera Dil Bhi Kitna Paagal Hai Saajan
38th 1993 +Sameer Teri Umeed Tera Intezaar Karte Hai Deewana
Sameer Aisi Deewangi Dekhi Nahin Kahin Deewana
Majrooh Sultanpuri Wo Sikander Hi Dosto Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar
39th 1994 +Sameer Ghoonghat Ki Aad Se Dilbar Ka Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke
Anand Bakshi Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai Khalnayak
Anand Bakshi Jaadu Teri Nazar Darr
Dev Kohli Ye Kaali Kaali Ankhen Baazigar
Gulzar Dil Hoom Hoom Rudaali
40th 1995 +Javed Akhtar Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Aisa Laga 1942: A Love Story
Anand Bakshi Tu Cheez Badi Hai Mast Mast Mohra
Dev Kohli Hum Aapke Hain Koun (Title Track) Hum Aapke Hain Koun
Sameer Ole Ole Yeh Dillagi
41st 1996 +Anand Bakshi Tujhe Dekha To Ye Jaana Sanam Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Anand Bakshi Ho Gaya Hai Tujhko To Pyar Sajna Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Majrooh Sultanpuri Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya Akele Hum Akele Tum
Mehboob Kya Kare Kya Na Karen Rangeela
Mehboob Tanha Tanha Yahaan Pe Jeena Rangeela
42nd 1997 +Javed Akhtar Ghar Se Nikalte Hai Papa Kehte Hai
Gulzar Chappa Chappa Charkha Chale Maachis
Majrooh Sultanpuri Aaj Main Upar Khamoshi: The Musical
Nida Fazli Jeewan Kya Hai Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin
Sameer Pardesi Pardesi Jaana Nahi Raja Hindustani
43rd 1998 +Javed Akhtar Sandese Aate Hai Border
Anand Bakshi Bholi Si Soorat Dil To Pagal Hai
Anand Bakshi I Love My India Pardes
Anand Bakshi Zara Tasveer Se Tu Nikal Ke Saamne Aa Pardes
Javed Akhtar Chand Taare Tod Laoon Yes Boss
44th 1999 +Gulzar Chhainyya Chhainyya Dil Se
Gulzar Ae Ajnabi Tu Bhi Kabhi Dil Se
Javed Akhtar Mere Mehboob Mere Sanam Duplicate
Sameer Ladki Badi Anjaani Hai Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Sameer Tum Paas Aaye Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist (2000s)
+ Indicates winner(s)
Fillmfare Award Year Lyricist Song Film
45th 2000 +Anand Bakshi Ishq Bina Kya Jeena Taal
Anand Bakshi Taal Se Taal Mila Taal
Israr Ansari Zindagi Maut Na Ban Jaaye Sarfarosh
Mehboob Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyaan Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Mehboob Tadap Tadap Ke Is Dil Se Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
46th 2001 +Javed Akhtar Panchchi Nadiyaan Refugee
Anand Bakshi Hum Ko Hami Sse Chura Lo Mohabbatein
Gulzar Aaja Maahiya Fiza
Ibrahim Ashq Na Tum Jaano Na Hum Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai
Sameer Tum Dil Ki Dhadkan Me Dhadkan
47th 2002 +Javed Akhtar O Mitwa Lagaan
Anand Bakshi Ud Ja Kaale Kaawan Gadar: Ek Prem Katha
Anil Pandey Suraj Hua Maddham Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
Javed Akhtar Radha Kaise Na Jale Lagaan
Sameer Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham (Title Song) Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
48th 2003 +Gulzar Saathiya (Title Song) Saathiya
Nusrat Badr Dola Re Devdas
Sameer Aap Ke Pyar Me Hum Raaz
Sudhakar Sharma Sanam Mere Humraaz (Title Song) Humraaz
Sudhakar Sharma Tum Ne Zindagi Me Aa Ke Humraaz
49th 2004 +Javed Akhtar Har Ghadi Badal Rahi Hai Roop Zindagi Kal Ho Naa Ho
Javed Akhtar Tauba Tumhare Ye Ishaare Chalte Chalte
Javed Akhtar Ek Saathi LOC Kargil
Sameer Kisi Se Tum Pyar Karo Andaaz
Sameer Tere Naam (Title Song) Tere Naam
50th 2005 +Javed Akhtar Tere Liye Hum Hain Jiye Veer-Zaara
Javed Akhtar Aisa Des Hai Mera Veer-Zaara
Javed Akhtar Main Hoon Na (Title Song) Main Hoon Na
Javed Akhtar Main Yahaan Hoon Veer-Zaara
Javed Akhtar Ye Taara Wo Taara Swades
51st 2006 +Gulzar Kajra Re Bunty Aur Babli
Gulzar Chup Chup Ke Bunty Aur Babli
Gulzar Dheere Jalna Paheli
Sameer Aashiq Banaya Aapne (Title Song) Aashiq Banaya Aapne
Swanand Kirkire Piyu Bole Parineeta
52nd 2007 +Prasoon Joshi Chand Sifarish Fanaa
Gulzar Beedi Jaliye Lai Omkara
Javed Akhtar Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (Title Song) Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
Javed Akhtar Mitwa Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
Prasoon Joshi Roobaroo Rang De Basanti
53rd 2008 +Prasoon Joshi Maa Taare Zameen Par
+Gulzar Tere Bina Guru
Javed Akhtar Tum Ko Paaya Hai To Jaise Khoya Hoon Om Shanti Om
Sameer Jab Se Tere Naina Saawariya
Vishal Dadlani Aankhon Me Teri Ajab Si Om Shanti Om
54th 2009 +Javed Akhtar Jashn-E-Bahaara Jodhaa Akbar
Javed Akhtar Socha Hai Rock On
Abbas Tyrewala Kabhi Kabhi Aditi Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na
+Gulzar Tu Hi To Meri Dost Hai Yuvvraaj
Jaideep Sahni Haule Haule Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi
Prasoon Joshi Hai Guzarish Ghajini
Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist (2010s)
+ Indicates winner(s)
Filmfare Award Year Lyricist Song Film
55th 2010 +Irshad Kamil Aaj Din Chadheya Love Aaj Kal
Gulzar Dhan Te Nan Kaminey
Gulzar Kaminey (Title Song) Kaminey
Javed Akhtar Iktara Wake Up Sid
Prasoon Joshi Masakali Delhi-6
Prasoon Joshi Rehna Tu Delhi-6
56th 2011 +Gulzar Dil To Bachcha Hai Jee Ishqiya
Faiz Anwar Tere Mast Mast Do Nain Dabangg
Niranjan Iyengar Sajda My Name Is Khan
Niranjan Iyengar Noor-E-Khuda My Name Is Khan
Vishal Dadlani Bin Tere I Hate Luv Storys
57th 2012 +Irshad Kamil Nadaan Parindey Rockstar
Gulzar Darling 7 Khoon Maaf
Irshad Kamil Sadda Haq Rockstar
Javed Akhtar Senorita Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
Vishal Dadlani and Niranjan Iyengar Chhammak Chhallo Ra.One
58th 2013 +Gulzar Chhalla Jab Tak Hai Jaan
Amitabh Bhattacharya Abhi Mujh Me Kahin Agneepath
Gulzar Saans Me Teri Jab Tak Hai Jaan
Javed Akhtar Jee Le Zaara Talaash
Swanand Kirkire Aashiyan Barfi
59th 2014 +Prasoon Joshi Zinda Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
Amitabh Bhattacharya Shikayatein Lootera
Amitabh Bhattacharya Kabira Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
Mithoon Tum Hi Ho Aashiqui 2
Swanand Kirkire Manja Kai Po Che
60th 2015 +Rashmi Singh Muskurane City Lights
Gulzar Bismil Haider
Irshad Kamil Pathaka Guddi Highway
Kausar Munir Suno Na Sangemarmar Youngistaan
Amitabh Bhattacharya Zehnashin Hasee Toh Phasee
61st 2016 +Irshad Kamil Agar Tum Saath Ho Tamasha
Amitabh Bhattacharya Gerua Dilwale
Anvita Dutt Guptan Gulaabo Shaandaar
Gulzar Zinda Talvar
Kumaar Sooraj Dooba Hain Roy
Varun Grover Moh Moh Ke Dhaage Dum Laga Ke Haisha
62nd 2017 +Amitabh Bhattacharya Channa Mereya Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
Irshad Kamil Jag Ghoomeya Sultan
Gulzar Aave Re Hitchki Mirzya
Gulzar Mirzya (Title Song) Mirzya
Kausar Munir Love You Zindagi Dear Zindagi
Shiv Kumar Batalvi Ikk Kudi Udta Punjab
63rd 2018 +Amitabh Bhattacharya Ullu Ka Pattha Jagga Jasoos
Amitabh Bhattacharya Galti Se Mistake Jagga Jasoos
Arko Pravo Mukherjee Nazm Nazm Bareilly Ki Barfi
Kausar Munir Maana Ke Hum Yaar Nahin Meri Pyaari Bindu
Kausar Munir Nachdi Phira Secret Superstar
Santanu Ghatak Rafu Tumhari Sulu
64th 2019 +Gulzar Ae Watan Raazi
A.M Turaz Binte Dil Padmaavat
Irshad Kamil Mera Naam Tu Zero
Kumaar Tera Yaar Hoon Main Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety
Gulzar Dilbaro Raazi
Shekhar Astitva Kar Har Maidaan Fateh Sanju
Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist (2020s)
+ Indicates winner(s)
Filmfare Award Year Lyricist Song Film
65th 2020 +Divine Apna Time Aayega Gully Boy
Ankur Tewari
Amitabh Bhattacharya Kalank Kalank
Irshad Kamil Bekhayali Kabir Singh
Manoj Muntashir Teri Mitti Kesari
Mithoon Tujhe Kitna Chahne Lage Hum Kabir Singh
Mithoon Ve Maahi Kesari
66th 2021 +Gulzar Chhapaak (Title Song) Chhapaak
Vayu Mere Liye Tum Kaafi Ho Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan
Irshad Kamil Mehrama Love Aaj Kal
Shayad
Sayeed Quadri Humdum Hardam Ludo
Shakeel Azmi Ek Tukda Dhoop Thappad
