# Sameer Anjaan

Shitala Pandey, better known as Sameer Anjaan or Sameer, is an Indian lyricist, known for writing songs predominantly for Bollywood films. He is a Guinness World Record holder for writing the most songs. He has won three Filmfare Awards.

## Biography

Sameer, officially named Shitala Pandey, but commonly known by his nickname Rajan, was born near Banaras, Uttar Pradesh. He earned a Master of Commerce degree at the Banaras Hindu University in Varanasi, and started a new position as a bank officer at the Central Bank of India. However, a few days after joining, he left the job because he "knew the bank was not my world". To pursue a career as a lyricist, he moved to Mumbai in 1980.

## Career

Sameer started his career as a lyricist in 1983 with the film Bekhabar (1983). The first film song he recorded was "Maar Ke Kataaree Mar Jaibe" for the Bhojpuri film Bairi Saawan (1984) sung by Suresh Wadkar and Preeti Sagar. In 1990, he came into prominence with songs in films such as Dil and Aashiqui. He won his first Filmfare Award for the song "Nazar Ke Saamne" in the latter. In the following decades he wrote the lyrics for over 4,000 songs in more than 500 films.
According to Sameer, his inspirations have been lyricists Majrooh Sultanpuri and Anand Bakshi, and his father, Anjaan. He has often said, "Whatever I am today is only because of my father."
Sameer won two additional Filmfare Awards in 1993 and 1994; one for the song "Teri Umeed Tera Intezaar" from the movie Deewana, and the second for the song "Ghunghat Ki Aad" from Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke. In 1998, he won Zee Cine Award for "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai" from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. Some of his most successful songs include songs in films like Beta, Saajan, Raja Babu, Coolie No. 1, Raja Hindustani, Anjaam, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Fiza, Dhadkan, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Devdas, Raaz, Dil Hai Tumhaara, Ishq Vishk, Dil Maange More, Tere Naam, Asambhav, Fida, No Entry, Aksar, Dhoom 2, Saawariya, Race, Damadamm!, Housefull 2, Rowdy Rathore, Son of Sardaar, Dabangg 2, Balmaa, and more.

## Personal life

Sameer's father, Lalji "Anjaan" Pandey, also a well known Hindi lyricist.
Sameer is married to Anita Pandey and the couple have three children: daughters Sanchita and Suchita, and son Siddhesh. His mother, Indira Pandey, lived with them.
A biography, Sameer – A Way with Words by Derek Bose, was released by Amitabh Bachchan in 2007.

## Filmography as lyricist

Due to Sameer's large number of works, this is an incomplete list.
| Year | Film | Notes |
| 1983 | Ek Baar Chale Aao | "Phir Dil Ne Pukara", "Ek Baar Chale Aao", "Mai Hu Tere Liye" |
| 1983 | Bekhabar | |
| 1986 | Tan-Badan | |
| 1987 | Jalwa | |
| 1990 | Swarg | All songs |
| 1990 | Khatarnaak | along with Indeevar |
| 1990 | Dil | |
| 1990 | Aashiqui | along with Rani Malik, Surinder Sethi |
| 1990 | Thanedaar | along with Indeevar, Raj Sippy, and Anjaan |
| 1990 | Baaghi: A Rebel for Love | all songs |
| 1991 | Saathi | "Zindagi Ki Talaash Mein Ham", "Aaj Ham Tum O Sanam", "Har Ghadee Bekhudee", "Mohabbat Ko Duniya", "Tera Naam Sabke Lab Pe". |
| 1991 | Afsana Pyar Ka | "Yaad Teri Aati Hai Mujhe" |
| 1991 | Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin | along with Rani Malik, Faaiz Anwar, Aziz Khan |
| 1991 | Phool Aur Kaante | along with Rani Malik |
| 1991 | Sadak | along with Surinder Sethi, Rani Malik |
| 1991 | Saajan | along with Faiz Anwer |
| 1992 | Sapne Sajan Ke | All songs |
| 1992 | Beta | All songs, except "Nach Mundeya", "Yeh Do Dil Hai Chanchal" |
| 1992 | Aaj Ka Goonda Raj | All songs |
| 1992 | Jigar | All songs |
| 1992 | Deewana | All songs |
| 1992 | Junoon | All songs |
| 1992 | Bol Radha Bol | All songs |
| 1992 | Inteha Pyar Ki | All songs |
| 1993 | Rang | All songs |
| 1993 | Dil Tera Aashiq | All songs |
| 1993 | Anari | All songs |
| 1993 | Tadipaar | All songs |
| 1993 | Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke | All songs |
| 1994 | Salaami | All songs |
| 1994 | Suhaag | All songs |
| 1994 | Gopi Kishan | All songs |
| 1994 | Dilwale | All songs |
| 1994 | Yeh Dillagi | All songs |
| 1994 | Anjaam | All songs |
| 1994 | Raja Babu | All songs |
| 1994 | Aatish: Feel the Fire | All songs |
| 1994 | Krantiveer | All songs |
| 1994 | Laadla | All songs |
| 1995 | Raja | All songs |
| 1995 | Barsaat | All songs |
| 1995 | Jai Vikraanta | All songs |
| 1995 | Coolie No 1 | All songs |
| 1995 | Andolan | All songs |
| 1995 | Zamaana Deewana | All songs |
| 1995 | Taqdeerwala | All songs |
| 1996 | Jeet | All songs |
| 1996 | Saajan Chale Sasural | All songs |
| 1996 | Agni Sakshi | All songs |
| 1996 | Majhdhaar | All songs |
| 1996 | Raja Hindustani | All songs |
| 1997 | Ziddi | |
| 1997 | Dus | Unreleased film |
| 1997 | Naseeb | All songs |
| 1997 | Mohabbat | All songs |
| 1997 | Hero No 1 | All songs |
| 1997 | Judaai | All songs |
| 1998 | Saat Rang Ke Sapne | All songs |
| 1998 | Aunty No. 1 | All songs |
| 1998 | Bade Miyan Chote Miyan | All songs |
| 1998 | Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya | All songs |
| 1998 | Dulhe Raja | All songs |
| 1998 | Kuch Kuch Hota Hai | All songs |
| 1998 | Soldier | All songs |
| 1998 | Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha | All songs |
| 1998 | Ghulam | along with Indeevar |
| 1999 | Baadshah | along with Javed Akhtar |
| 1999 | Sarfarosh | along with Indeevar, Nida Fazli, Israr Ansari |
| 1999 | Jaanwar | "Paas Bulati Hai", "Mausam Kee Tarah", "Mere Sapno Ke Raj Kumar", "Tujhako Naa Dekhun", "Kasam Se", "Chhamak Chham Chhamake", "Janewale O Janewala", "Maathe Pe Chamake Isake" |
| 1999 | Sirf Tum | All songs |
| 1999 | Aa Ab Laut Chalen | All songs |
| 1999 | Vaastav: The Reality | All songs |
| 1999 | Gair | All songs |
| 1999 | Daag The Fire | All songs |
| 1999 | Aa Ab Laut Chalen | All songs |
| 1999 | Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain | All songs |
| 1999 | Mann | All songs |
| 1999 | Sangharsh | All songs |
| 1999 | Biwi No.1 | "Mujhe Maaf Karna Om Sai Ram", "Aaja Na Chhu Le Meri Chunari", "Jungle Hai Aadhi Raat Hai", "Koi Bole Mujhe Aa Jaa", "Jabse Tumhe", "Aan Milo Yaa e Se", "Ishq Chandi Hai" |
| 2000 | Dhadkan | All songs |
| 2000 | Deewane | All songs |
| 2000 | Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa | All songs |
| 2000 | Kunwara | All songs |
| 2000 | Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke | All songs |
| 2000 | Badal | All songs |
| 2000 | Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega | All songs |
| 2000 | Hera Pheri | All songs |
| 2000 | Bichhoo | All songs |
| 2000 | Shikari | "Bahut Khubsurat Gazal", "Chunari Ude To Aankh", "Goraa Pareshaan Hai", "Kudi Badi Hai Soni", "Chali Chali Ri Gori" |
| 2001 | Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... | All songs, except "Suraj Huaa Maddham Chaand Jalane Lagaa" |
| 2001 | Chori Chori Chupke Chupke | All songs |
| 2001 | Kasoor | All songs |
| 2001 | Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein | All songs |
| 2001 | Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love | All songs |
| 2001 | Hum Ho Gaye Aapke | All songs |
| 2001 | Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai | All songs |
| 2001 | Ajnabee | All songs |
| 2001 | Aashiq | All songs |
| 2001 | Lajja | All songs |
| 2001 | Albela | All songs |
| 2001 | Jodi No.1 | "Yeh Pal Hame Yad Aayenge", "Karu Kya Dekhu Rasta Teraa", "Hero Ban Gaya Mai Toh Hero", "Meree Mehbuba Hain Sabse Hasin Sabse Juda" |
| 2002 | Tum Se Achcha Kaun Hai | "Ankh Hai Bhari Bhari", "Dil Gaya", "Aap Jaisa Yaar Mujhe", "Ek Duje Par Marate", "Door Waadiyo Se", "Maikade Ki Gali Mein" |
| 2002 | Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam | "Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam", "Taaron Ka Chamakta", "Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam (Sad)", "Aa Gaya Aa Gaya" |
| 2002 | Devdas | "More Piya" |
| 2002 | Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya | All songs |
| 2002 | Dil Hai Tumhaara | All songs |
| 2002 | Om Jai Jagadish | All songs |
| 2002 | Raaz | All songs |
| 2003 | Tere Naam | All songs |
| 2003 | Baghban | All songs |
| 2003 | Andaaz | All songs |
| 2003 | Dil Ka Rishta | All songs |
| 2003 | Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai | "Baba Ki Rani", "Aapki Yaad Aaye To", "Aap Ko Pehle Bhi Kahi Dekha Hai", "Aisi Aankhe Nahi Dekhi", "Kuchh Bhi Na Kaha", "Dil Gaya Kam Se", "Ishq Toh Jadu Hai", "Kal Bade Jor Ki", "Chhote"; co-lyricists Anand Bakshi, Nitin Raikwar |
| 2003 | Ishq Vishk | All songs |
| 2003 | Qayamat | All songs |
| 2003 | Kucch To Hai | All songs |
| 2003 | Raja Bhaiya | "Janam Janam Jo Saath", "Tu Jo Hans Ke Sanam", "Kehta Hai Mera Jiya", "Sunday Manao" |
| 2004 | Tumsa Nahin Dekha: A Love Story | All songs |
| 2004 | Khakee | All songs |
| 2004 | Fida | All songs |
| 2004 | Aitraaz | All songs |
| 2004 | Dhoom | All songs |
| 2004 | Asambhav | All songs |
| 2004 | Bardaasht | All songs |
| 2004 | Julie | All songs |
| 2004 | Aan: Men at Work | All songs |
| 2004 | Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo | All songs |
| 2004 | Hulchul | All songs |
| 2005 | Barsaat | All songs |
| 2005 | Aashiq Banaya Aapne | All songs |
| 2005 | Waqt: The Race Against Time | All songs except one written by Aatish Kapadia |
| 2005 | No Entry | All songs |
| 2005 | Koi Aap Sa | All songs |
| 2005 | Dosti: Friends Forever | All songs |
| 2005 | Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? | All songs |
| 2005 | Blackmail | All songs |
| 2005 | Main Aisa Hi Hoon | All songs |
| 2005 | Kyon Ki | All songs |
| 2005 | Garam Masala (2005 film) | All songs |
| 2005 | Bewafaa | All songs |
| 2006 | Dhoom 2 | "Crazy Kiya Re", "Dil Lagaa Naa", "Touch Me Don't Touch Me Soniya", "My Name Is Alee" |
| 2006 | Aksar | All songs |
| 2006 | Aap Ki Khatir | All songs |
| 2006 | Naksha | All songs except one "U n I" and the other part written by Mayur Puri |
| 2006 | Dil Diya Hai | All songs |
| 2006 | Tom, Dick, and Harry | All songs |
| 2006 | Adharm | All songs |
| 2006 | Ankahee | co-lyricist Amitabh Verma and Subrat Sinha |
| 2006 | Banaras | All songs |
| 2006 | Mere Jeevan Saathi | All songs |
| 2006 | Humko Deewana Kar Gaye | All songs |
| 2006 | 36 China Town | All songs |
| 2006 | Phir Hera Pheri | All songs |
| 2006 | Family | All songs |
| 2006 | Bhagam Bhag | All songs |
| 2007 | Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love | All songs |
| 2007 | Aap Kaa Surroor | All songs |
| 2007 | Saawariya | All songs |
| 2007 | Naqaab | All songs |
| 2007 | Welcome | Two songs; co-lyricists Anand Raj Anand, Shabbir Ahmed, Anjaan Sagiri, and Ibrahim Ashq |
| 2007 | Bhool Bhulaiyaa | All songs except one written by Sayeed Quadri |
| 2007 | Fear | All songs |
| 2008 | Race | All songs; co-lyricist Taz, T S. Jarnail |
| 2008 | Gumnaam – The Mystery | All songs |
| 2008 | Golmaal Returns | All songs |
| 2009 | Do Knot Disturb | All songs |
| 2009 | De Dana Dan |
| 2009 | Dasavathaaram | All songs (Hindi Dubbed version) |
| 2010 | Shaapit | "Chahata Dil Tumko", "Kabhi Na Kabhi", "Tu Hai Meri Zindagi", "Ajnabi Hawaayein Bekraar" |
| 2011 | F.A.L.T.U | All songs |
| 2012 | Dabangg 2 | "Dagabaaz Re" |
| 2012 | Khiladi 786 | "Balma", "Long Drive" |
| 2012 | Son of Sardaar | "Rani Tu Mein Raja", "Tu Bichdan Kahndi Ai" |
| 2012 | Housefull 2 | All songs |
| 2012 | Rowdy Rathore | "Chinta Ta Ta Chita Chita", "Chikni Kamar Pe Teri Mera Dil Fisal Gaya", "Aa Re Pritam Pyare", "Chamak Challo Chel Chabeli", "Chandaniya", "Tera Ishq Bada Teekha"; co-lyricist Faaiz Anwar |
| 2013 | Krrish 3 | All songs |
| 2013 | Dhoom 3 | "Malang Malang", "Dhoom Machale Dhoom" |
| 2013 | Himmatwala | "Bum Pe Laat", "Dokha Dokha", co-lyricist Indeevar, Mayur Puri |
| 2014 | Action Jackson | "Dhoom Dhaam", "Gangster Baby", "Punjabi Mast", "Chichora Piya" |
| 2014 | Humshakals | "Caller Tune", "Look Into My Eyes" |
| 2014 | The Xposé | "Dard Dilo Ke", "Hai Apna Dil Toh Awaara", "Surroor", "Sheeshe Ka Samundar" |
| 2014 | Jai Ho | "Tere Naina Maar Hi Daalenge" |
| 2016 | Ishq Forever | All songs |
| 2016 | Teraa Surroor | "Main Woh Chaand", "Bekhudi", "Wafa Ne Bewafai" |
| 2016 | Sanam Teri Kasam | "Sanam Teri Kasam", "Kheech Meri Photo", "Bewajah", "Haal-E-Dil" |
| 2017 | Irada | All songs |
| 2017 | The Rally | All songs |
| 2018 | Marudhar Express | "Balma Aise Na Nikhle" |
| 2019 | Housefull 4 | "Ek Chumma" |
| 2019 | Dabangg 3 | Awaara Along with Sajid Khan |
| 2019 | The Body | Main Janta Hoon, Rom Rom, Rom Rom Version 2, Jhalak Dikhlaja Reloaded (Recreated version of the song of the same titles written by Sameer from Aksar) |
| 2020 | Sab Kushal Mangal | All songs |
| 2020 | Guns of Banaras | All songs |
| 2020 | Coolie No. 1 | "Husnn Hai Suhana", "Main Toh Raste Se Ja Raha Tha" (Recreated versions of the songs of the same titles written by Sameer from Coolie No. 1) |
| 2021 | Hungama 2 | All songs except for "Chura Ke Dil Mera" |
| 2022 | Valimai (D) - Hindi | All songs |
| 2022 | Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 | "Title Song" along with Mandy Gill, "Ami Je Tomar" (Recreated versions of the songs of the same titles written by Sameer from Bhool Bhulaiyaa) |
| 2024 | Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 | "Title Song" along with Mandy Gill, "Ami Je Tomar" (Recreated versions of the songs of the same titles written by Sameer from Bhool Bhulaiyaa) |
| 2024 | Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video | "Tumhe Apna Banane"; co-lyrics with Surendra Sathi, Rani Mallik |
| 2025 | Sikandar | All songs |

### Albums

| Year | Album | Artist | Notes |
| 2002 | Tera Chehra | Adnan Sami | All songs |
| 2004 | Kabhi Aisa Lagta Hai | Lucky Ali | |
| 2006 | Aap Kaa Surroor | Himesh Reshammiya | All songs |
| 2021 | Moods with Melodies | Music by Himesh Reshammiya, sung by Various artists | Tere Bagairr |
| 2021 | Himesh Ke Dil Se | Music by Himesh Reshammiya, sung by Various artists | Dagaa, Agar Tumm Na Hote, Jab Se Tumko Dekha |
| 2021 | Super Sitaara | Music by Himesh Reshammiya, sung by Kumar Sanu, Alka Yagnik | Humnava Humsafar |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Category | Song/nomination | Result |
| Filmfare Awards ||||
| 2008 | Best Lyrics | "Jab Se Tere Naina" – Saawariya | Nominated |
| 2006 | Best Lyrics | "Aashiq Banaya Aapne" – Aashiq Banaya Aapne | Nominated |
| 2004 | Best Lyrics | "Tere Naam"– Tere Naam | Nominated |
| 2004 | Best Lyrics | "Kissi Se Tum pyar Karo" – Andaaz | Nominated |
| 2003 | Best Lyrics | "Aapke Pyaar Mein"– Raaz | Nominated |
| 2002 | Best Lyrics | "Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham" – Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham | Nominated |
| 2001 | Best Lyrics | "Tum Dil Ki Dhadkan Mein" – Dhadkan | Nominated |
| 1999 | Best Lyrics | "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai" – Kuch Kuch Hota Hai | Nominated |
| 1999 | Best Lyrics | "Ladki Badi Anjaani Hai" – Kuch Kuch Hota Hai | Nominated |
| 1997 | Best Lyrics | "Pardesi Pardesi" – Raja Hindustani | Nominated |
| 1995 | Best Lyrics | "Ole Ole" – Yeh Dillagi | Nominated |
| 1994 | Best Lyrics | "Ghungat Ki Aad Se" – Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke | Won |
| 1993 | Best Lyrics | "Teri Umeed Tera Intezar" – Deewana | Won |
| 1993 | Best Lyrics | "Aisi Deewangi" – Deewana | Nominated |
| 1992 | Best Lyrics | "Mera Dil Bhi" – Saajan | Nominated |
| 1991 | Best Lyrics | "Nazar Ke Saamne" – Aashiqui | Won |
| 1991 | Best Lyrics | "Mujhe Neend Na Aaye" – Dil | Nominated |
| IIFA Awards ||||
| 2009 | Best Lyrics | "Pehli Nazar Mein" –Race | Nominated |
| 2008 | Best Lyrics | "Jab Se Tere Naina" – Saawariya | Nominated |
| 2007 | Best Lyrics | "Crazy Kiya Re" – Dhoom 2 | Nominated |
| 2006 | Best Lyrics | "Aashiq Banaya Apne"– Aashiq Banaya Apne | Nominated |
| 2005 | Best Lyrics | "Woh Tassvur Ka Aalam" – Aitraaz | Nominated |
| 2004 | Best Lyrics | "Kyun Kisi Ko" – Tere Naam | Nominated |
| 2004 | Best Lyrics | "Main Yahan Tu Wahan" – Baghban | Nominated |
| 2002 | Best Lyrics | "Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham" – Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham | Nominated |
| 2001 | Best Lyrics | "Dil Ne Ye Kaha Hai" – Dhadkan | Nominated |
| 2001 | Best Lyrics | Tum Dil Ki Dhadkan Me – Dhadkan | Nominated |
| Screen Awards ||||
| 2013 | Best Lyrics | "Dagabaaz Re" – Dabangg 2 | Nominated |
| 2001 | Best Lyrics | "Dil Ne Ye Kaha Hai" – Dhadkan | Nominated |
| Zee Cine Awards ||||
| 2011 | Best Lyrics | "Mora Piya" – Rajneeti | Nominated |
| 2005 | Best LyricS | "Woh Tassvur Ka Aalam" – Aitraaz | Nominated |
| 1999 | Best Lyrics | "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai" – Kuch Kuch Hota Hai | Won |
| Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards ||||
| 2011 | Best Lyrics | "Mora Piya" – Rajneeti | Nominated |
| Mirchi Music Awards ||||
| 2012 | Lyricist of The Year | "Dagabaaz Re" - Dabangg 2 | Nominated |