Raj Shekhar
{{short description|Indian lyricist}}
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Raj Shekhar is an Indian lyricist. He made his Bollywood debut as a lyricist with the 2011 film Tanu Weds Manu. He went on to write lyrics for other notable films including Tanu Weds Manu Returns, Tumbbad, Veere Di Wedding, Hichki and Uri: The Surgical Strike.
Career
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He started his career as an assistant director to Aanand L. Rai.{{cite news |last1=Singh |first1=Anvita |title=Lyricist Raj Shekhar: I collect all my material for a song from my life |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/lyricist-rajshekhar-bollywood-songs-5153689/ |accessdate=12 July 2019 |work=The Indian Express |date=29 April 2018 |language=en-IN}} He made his debut as a lyricist in the Bollywood film Tanu Weds Manu, directed by Rai and starring R. Madhavan and Kangana Ranaut. He assisted Abbas Tyrewala in Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na and Sujoy Ghosh in Home Delivery.[http://www.raaga.com/channels/hindi/lyricist/Rajshekhar.html Raaga – Hindi – Lyricist – Rajshekhar]
{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2025/music/news/india-composers-screenwriters-fair-credit-deal-1236322293/|date=Feb 27, 2025|title=India's Music Composers, Screenwriters Associations Ink Historic Fair Credit Deal; Vishal Bhardwaj Hails 'Collaborative Future' (EXCLUSIVE)|author=Naman Ramachandran|website=Variety}}{{cite web|url=https://theprint.in/feature/ishq-hai-is-indias-top-bridal-entry-song-lyricist-raj-shekhar-gave-it-soul/2548443/|title=Ishq Hai is India's top bridal entry song. Lyricist Raj Shekhar gave it soul|author=Tina Das|date=15 March 2025|website=The Print}}{{cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/animal-mismatched-lyricist-raj-shekhar-says-he-hasnt-been-credited-for-nearly-30-songs-sometimes-you-get-tunes-on-whatsapp-13863793.html|title='Animal', 'Mismatched' Lyricist Raj Shekhar Says He Hasn't Been Credited For nearly 30 Songs: 'Sometimes You Get Tunes On WhatsApp'|date=February 16, 2025|website=First Post}}
Filmography
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|Year | Song Title | Film/Album |
| colspan="1" rowspan="6" |2011
|Mannu Bhaiya | colspan="1" rowspan="6" |Tanu Weds Manu |
| Jugni |
| Yun Hi |
| Piya |
| Rangrez (Krsna) |
| Rangrez (Wadali Bros) |
| 2013
|Enne Unne |
| colspan="1" rowspan="6" |2015
|Ho Gaya Hai Pyaar | colspan="1" rowspan="6" |Tanu Weds Manu Returns |
| Move On |
| Old School Girl |
| O Saathi Mere |
| Mat Ja Re |
| Ghani Bawari |
| colspan="1" rowspan="6" |2016
|Single Chal Reya Hun | colspan="1" rowspan="5" |Cute Kameena |
| Yeh Sheher Mehboob Hai Ji |
| Da Di Dada |
| Shaam Hote Hi |
| Rafa Dafa |
| Lale Lale Bhor Tumse
|The Guide (Short Film) |
| colspan="1" rowspan="3" |2017
|Tere Bin O Yara |
| Khatam Kahani
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" |Qarib Qarib Singlle |
| Jaane De |
| colspan="1" rowspan="7" |2018
|Aa Jao Na |
| Tumbbad Anthem |
| Madamji Go Easy
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" |Hichki |
| Khol De Par |
| Bulbula
| colspan="1" rowspan="3" |Meri Nimmo |
| Tumse Hi |
| Ye Bhi Beet Jayega |
| colspan="1" rowspan="12" |2019
|Beh Chala |
| Ki Honda Pyaar - Neha Kakkar
| colspan="1" rowspan="3" |Jabariya Jodi |
| Ki Honda Pyaar - Arijit singh |
| Macchardani |
| Udta Teetar
| colspan="1" rowspan="8" |Saand Ki Aankh |
| Womaniya |
| Aasmaa |
| Baby Gold |
| Jhunna Jhunna |
| Womaniya (Raw Version) |
| Aasmaa- Asha Bhosle |
| Aasmaa - Vishal Mishra |
| colspan="1" rowspan="13" |2020
|Bamfaad (Title Track) | colspan="1" rowspan="4" |Bamfaad |
| Ishq Ka Itar |
| Munasib |
| Yaar Mera Ho Mere Rubaru |
| Duniya Sharma Jaayegi (Along with Kumaar)
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" |Khaali Peeli |
| Shana Dil |
| Aise Kyun |
| Aadhe Aadhe Se |
| Mann Kesar Kesar
| colspan="1" rowspan="5" |Meenakshi Sundareshwar |
| Titar Bitar |
| Vaada Machaney |
| Tu Yahin Hai |
| Ratti Ratti Reza Reza |
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" |2021
|Syahi Syahi |
| Sheher
|MTV Unwind |
| colspan="1" rowspan="22" |2022
|Boli Tujhse |Amit Trivedi (Single) |
| Hairaan
|Kaushik Guddu (Single) |
| Gulaabi
| colspan="1" rowspan="5" |Ittu Si Baat hai |
| Sun Bhi Le |
| Dar Badar |
| Middle Class |
| 17 Lakh Da Gajra |
| O Sweety Sweety |
| Aise Kyun (Gazal Version) |
| Mor Mor
| colspan="1" rowspan="6" |Good Luck Jerry |
| Paracetamol |
| Jogan |
| Jhand Ba (Sad) |
| Jhand Ba |
| Cutie Cutie |
| Sukoon (Armaan Malik)
| colspan="1" rowspan="6" |Nazar Andaaz |
| Sukoon (Female Version) Tulsi Kumar |
| Lootre Aagye |
| Andekhe Rang |
| Aadhi Kahaani |
| Jadoo |
| Behne Do |
| colspan="1" rowspan="8" |2023
|Papa Meri Jaan(Childs's Version) | colspan="1" rowspan="4" |Animal |
| Papa Meri Jaan |
| Pehle Bhi Main |
| Marham (Pehle Bhi Main) |
| Thinkal Poovin
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" |Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum |
| Chalte Raho |
| Baarish Hai Jaanam
|Payal Dev (Single) |
| Umeedon Ki Titliyaan |
| colspan="1" rowspan="8" |2024
|Ganga | colspan="1" rowspan="2" |Bhakshak |
| Shaamil Hain |
| Kiddan Zalima
|Crew |
| Humdum
|Savi |
| Ishq Hai
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" |Mismatched 3 |
| Sab Thik Hai |
| Haste Haste |
| Pehle Bhi Main Retro Version |
| colspan="1" rowspan="2" |2025
|Bhasad Macha | colspan="1" rowspan="2" |Deva |
| Bas Tera Pyaar Hai |
References
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External links
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