Amitabh Bhattacharya is a renowned Indian lyricist known for his work in the Bollywood film industry.
Bhattacharya started his career as a software engineer, but he soon realised his passion for writing and started pursuing a career in music. He moved to Bombay and eventually became a lyricist with Amit Trivedi. He debuted as a lyricist in 2008 with the film "Aamir." Since then, he has written lyrics for numerous Bollywood films, including "Dev.D," "Udaan," "Barfi!," "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil," “Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani,” "Dangal," and "Agneepath," among others.
Bhattacharya's lyrics are known for their poetic and soulful nature and his ability to convey emotions through his words. He has worked with some of the leading music composers in the industry, including Amit Trivedi, Pritam, and Vishal-Shekhar.
He has won several awards for his lyrics, including the National Film Award, Filmfare Awards, and the Mirchi Music Awards. He has also lent his voice to some of his compositions like “Iktara” from “Wake Up Sid,” “Monta Re” from “Lootera”, “Offo” from “2 States”, “Kesariya” from “Brahmastra”, and “Ghode Pe Sawaar” from “Qala”.
Apart from writing film lyrics, Bhattacharya has also written for various TV shows and stage productions. He has collaborated with various artists and musicians from different genres and is a major force in the Indian music industry. His contributions to the industry have been significant, and he is regarded as one of the most talented lyricists in Bollywood.