| Manoj Muntashir Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 7 in |
| Weight | 74 kg |
| Date of Birth | February 27, 1976 |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Manoj Muntashir is an Indian lyricist, poet, screenwriter, author, and television personality who has contributed to the soundtracks of a number of films such as PK, Ek Villain, Ek Villain Returns, Baahubali: The Beginning, Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story, Sanam Re, Rang Rasiya, Kabir Singh, Ek Paheli Leela, Notebook, Loveyatri, Wazir, Baby, Vikram Vedha, Kapoor & Sons, Kesari, Bhuj: The Pride of India, Zindagi Aa Raha Hoon Main, Hate Story 3, Hate Story 4, Jai Gangaajal, Rustom, Naam Shabana, Akira, Half Girlfriend, Noor, Kaabil, Aiyaary, Batti Gul Meter Chalu, Kya Meri Sonam Gupta Bewafa Hai?, Satyameva Jayate 2, Radhe Shyam, Operation Romeo, Buddha Mar Gaya, Love U…Mr. Kalakaar!, Woodstock Villa, Do Dooni Chaar, Tum Bin II, The Great Indian Butterfly, Veerappan, Isi Life Mein, Tere Mere Phere, Yeh Faasley, Rocky Handsome, Mr. X, Ishqedarriyaan, Mastizaade, Waiting, Hume Tumse Pyaar Kitna, Do Lafzon Ki Kahani, Junooniyat, and Wajah Tum Ho.
Born Name
Manoj Kumar Shukla
Other Names
Manoj Muntashir, Manoj Shukla ‘Muntashir’, Mannu
Sun Sign
Pisces
Born Place
Gauriganj, Uttar Pradesh, India
Residence
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality
Education
Manoj Muntashir studied at HAL School Korwa located in Korwa, Amethi, Uttar Pradesh. After that, he enrolled at Allahabad University and graduated in 1999.
Occupation
Lyricist, Poet, Screenwriter, Author, Television Personality
Family
- Father – He was a farmer.
- Mother – She worked as a school teacher.
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 7 in or 170 cm
Weight
74 kg or 163 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Manoj Muntashir has dated –
- Neelam Muntashir – He is married to writer Neelam Muntashir and the duo has been blessed with a son named Aaru Muntashir.
Race / Ethnicity
Asian (Indian)
Hair Color
Salt and Pepper
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Deep-set eyes
Manoj Muntashir Facts
- He was born to a family with a farming background.
- After graduating from Allahabad University, Manoj Muntashir shifted to Mumbai, Maharashtra in order to find work.
- For the song Galliyan from the 2014 Hindi-language action thriller film Ek Villain, he won the award for “Best Lyricist” at the 10th Renault Star Guild Awards as well as got nominated for a Global Indian Music Academy Award in the “Best Lyricist” category and a Mirchi Music Award in the “Lyricist of the Year” category.
- Over the years, Manoj Muntashir has worked with artists and musicians like Anu Malik, Amaal Mallik, Himesh Reshammiya, and Sonu Nigam.
- Manoj Muntashir has appeared in various television shows such as India’s Got Talent, Indian Idol, and The Kapil Sharma Show.
- In 2023, he was involved in controversy for writing such dialogues for the Bollywood film Adipurush (2023) starring Prabhas, Saif Ali Khan, and Kriti Sanon, which damaged the religious sentiments of Hindus.
- In June 2023, he was given security cover by Mumbai Police after he requested the same, citing a threat to his life.
- In June 2023, he was once again criticized, following the release of the film Adipurush (2023), as he said that Lord Hanuman is not God. Because of the power in his extreme devotion, he was treated as God.
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