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Anu Malik

Sound Born Nov 2, 1960 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India 169 credits
169
Total Credits
2026
43 Years Career Span
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Key Co-Stars

Biography

Anu Malik is an Indian music director and singer. He primarily composes music for the Hindi film industry. Malik made his debut as a music composer in 1980 with the film Hunterwali 77. He is known as one of the mega music composers of the 1990s in India. Anu Malik is the son of Sardar Malik. He is the only Music Director in Bollywood to win a Filmfare Special Award, for the movie Refugee. Malik is born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, on November 2, 1960. He has composed music for numerous films, with 157 known credits.

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Career

Career overview

Anu Malik is a music director and singer in the Hindi film industry. He made his debut as a music composer in 1980 with the film Hunterwali 77. Malik has composed music for numerous films, primarily in the Hindi film industry. He is known as one of the mega music composers of the 1990s in India.

Anu Malik has received recognition for his work, including Indian National Awards and Filmfare Awards. He is also the only Music Director in Bollywood to win a Filmfare Special Award, which was given for the movie Refugee. Malik's career spans over four decades, during which he has composed music for a large number of films.

Anu Malik's work as a music director has been extensive, with 157 known credits. He is a prominent figure in the Hindi film industry, known for his contributions to the music of numerous films.

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Known for

Film

Border 2

2026

The Kapil Sharma Show

2016

The Kapil Sharma Show

as Himself

Comedy Nights Bachao

as Self

Comedy Nights with Kapil

as Self
Film

London Boulevard

2010
Film

The Yards

as Self

Saga of Tanya the Evil

2017
Film

Home on the Range

as Judge
Film

Bride & Prejudice

2004
Film

Main Hoon Na

2004
Film

Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.

2003

Frequent co-stars

Vishal Dadlani 1 shared title
Aditya Narayan 1 shared title
Neha Kakkar 1 shared title
Shreya Ghoshal 1 shared title
Himesh Reshammiya 1 shared title
Badshah 1 shared title
Hussain Kuwajerwala 1 shared title
Sonu Kakkar 1 shared title
Salim Merchant 1 shared title
Javed Ali 1 shared title

Career timeline

Border 2 · Playback Singer
The Roshans
Madness Machayenge - India Ko HasayengeKhalbali RecordsSwatantrya Veer Savarkar · SongsLSD 2: Love, Sex aur Dhokha 2
Selfiee · Music
Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar · Playback SingerSandeep Aur Pinky Faraar · MusicHungama 2 · Music
Mardaani 2 · Original Music Composer
Sui Dhaaga - Made in India · LyricistSui Dhaaga - Made in India · Original Music ComposerBatti Gul Meter Chalu · Original Music ComposerPaltan · Original Music ComposerHelicopter Eela
The Drama CompanyGolmaal Again · Original Music ComposerQarib Qarib Singlle · Original Music ComposerBegum Jaan · Original Music ComposerJudwaa 2 · Playback Singer
The Kapil Sharma ShowThe Kapil Sharma Show
Comedy Nights BachaoWelcome Back · Original Music ComposerDum Laga Ke Haisha · Original Music ComposerHey Bro · Playback Singer
Comedy Nights with KapilShootout at Wadala · Original Music Composer
Yamla Pagla Deewana · Original Music ComposerSoundtrack
London Boulevard · CompositorHisss · Original Music ComposerToonpur Ka Superrhero · Original Music Composer
India's Got TalentKambakkht Ishq · MusicTeree Sang: A Kidult Love Story · Music7 Days in Slow Motion · Music
10 Ka DumMission Istaanbul · Original Music ComposerMaan Gaye Mughal-e-Azam · MusicRock On!!Good Luck! · Original Music Composer
Umrao Jaan · MusicJaan-E-Mann · Original Music ComposerHumko Deewana Kar Gaye · MusicPyare Mohan · Playback SingerPyare Mohan · Original Music Composer
Deewane Huye Paagal · Playback SingerNo Entry · Original Music ComposerJurm · MusicThe Inner/Outer World of Shah Rukh Khan · MusicZeher · Original Music Composer
Indian IdolBride & Prejudice · MusicMain Hoon Na · Original Music ComposerLove · MusicGarv: Pride and Honour · Original Music Composer
Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon · Original Music ComposerLOC: Kargil · MusicMunna Bhai M.B.B.S. · Original Music ComposerKhushi · Original Music ComposerKucch To Hai · Music
Jeena Isi Ka Naam HaiHum Kisi Se Kum Nahin · MusicOm Jai Jagadish · Original Music ComposerKuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein · Original Music ComposerChor Machaaye Shor · Original Music Composer
Yaadein · Original Music ComposerAśoka · Original Music ComposerSimply ShekharChori Chori Chupke Chupke · Original Music ComposerChori Chori Chupke Chupke · Playback Singer
Hera Pheri · Original Music ComposerHar Dil Jo Pyar Karega · Playback SingerHar Dil Jo Pyar Karega · Original Music ComposerJosh · Original Music ComposerFiza · Original Music Composer
Baadshah · Playback SingerBaadshah · Original Music ComposerBiwi No.1 · MusicSooryavansham · Original Music ComposerHum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain · Music
China Gate · SongsDuplicate · Original Music ComposerSoldier · Music DirectorKareeb · Original Music Composer
Border · MusicJudwaa · Original Music ComposerJudwaa · Playback SingerDhaal · Original Music ComposerAuzaar · Original Music Composer
Ghatak · MusicDaraar · SongsChaahat · Original Music ComposerDushman Duniya Ka · Original Music Composer
Ram Jaane · Original Music ComposerAkele Hum Akele Tum · Original Music ComposerTakkar · MusicNaajayaz · MusicHaathkadi · Music
Main Khiladi Tu Anari · Original Music ComposerKhuddar · MusicNaaraaz · MusicThe Gentleman · Original Music ComposerMadam X · Music
Baazigar · Original Music ComposerSir · Music DirectorShabnam · Music
Chamatkar · Original Music ComposerJaanam · Original Music ComposerRadha Ka Sangam · Original Music Composer

Full Filmography

169 titles
  • Border 2 (2026) Playback Singer
  • The Roshans (2025) as Self
  • Madness Machayenge - India Ko Hasayenge (2024)
  • Khalbali Records (2024) as Self
  • Swatantrya Veer Savarkar (2024) Songs
  • LSD 2: Love, Sex aur Dhokha 2 (2024) as Prem Swadeshi
  • Selfiee (2023) Music
  • Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar (2021) Playback Singer
  • Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar (2021) Music
  • Hungama 2 (2021) Music
  • Mardaani 2 (2019) Original Music Composer
  • Sui Dhaaga - Made in India (2018) Lyricist
  • Sui Dhaaga - Made in India (2018) Original Music Composer
  • Batti Gul Meter Chalu (2018) Original Music Composer
  • Paltan (2018) Original Music Composer
  • Helicopter Eela (2018) as Self (Cameo Appearance)
  • The Drama Company (2017) as Self
  • Golmaal Again (2017) Original Music Composer
  • Qarib Qarib Singlle (2017) Original Music Composer
  • Begum Jaan (2017) Original Music Composer
  • Judwaa 2 (2017) Playback Singer
  • Judwaa 2 (2017) Original Music Composer
  • Indu Sarkar (2017) Original Music Composer
  • The Kapil Sharma Show (2016)
  • The Kapil Sharma Show (2016) as Himself
  • Comedy Nights Bachao (2015) as Self
  • Welcome Back (2015) Original Music Composer
  • Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2015) Original Music Composer
  • Hey Bro (2015) Playback Singer
  • Comedy Nights with Kapil (2013) as Self
  • Shootout at Wadala (2013) Original Music Composer
  • Yamla Pagla Deewana (2011) Original Music Composer
  • Soundtrack (2011) as Self
  • London Boulevard (2010) Compositor
  • Hisss (2010) Original Music Composer
  • Toonpur Ka Superrhero (2010) Original Music Composer
  • India's Got Talent (2009) as Self
  • Kambakkht Ishq (2009) Music
  • Teree Sang: A Kidult Love Story (2009) Music
  • 7 Days in Slow Motion (2009) Music
  • 10 Ka Dum (2008) as Himself
  • Mission Istaanbul (2008) Original Music Composer
  • Maan Gaye Mughal-e-Azam (2008) Music
  • Rock On!! (2008) as Music Producer (Uncredited)
  • Good Luck! (2008) Original Music Composer
  • Umrao Jaan (2006) Music
  • Jaan-E-Mann (2006) Original Music Composer
  • Humko Deewana Kar Gaye (2006) Music
  • Pyare Mohan (2006) Playback Singer
  • Pyare Mohan (2006) Original Music Composer
  • Zindaggi Rocks (2006) Music
  • Deewane Huye Paagal (2005) Playback Singer
  • No Entry (2005) Original Music Composer
  • Jurm (2005) Music
  • The Inner/Outer World of Shah Rukh Khan (2005) Music
  • Zeher (2005) Original Music Composer
  • Elaan (2005) Music
  • Chehraa (2005) Songs
  • Fareb (2005) Sound
  • Kyaa Kool Hai Hum (2005) Music
  • Waqt (2005) Music
  • Indian Idol (2004) as Judge
  • Bride & Prejudice (2004) Music
  • Main Hoon Na (2004) Original Music Composer
  • Love (2004) Music
  • Garv: Pride and Honour (2004) Original Music Composer
  • Murder (2004) Original Music Composer
  • Fida (2004) Original Music Composer
  • Aan: Men at Work (2004) Music
  • Love in Nepal (2004) Music
  • Shart: The Challenge (2004) Music
  • Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon (2003) Original Music Composer
  • LOC: Kargil (2003) Music
  • Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003) Original Music Composer
  • Khushi (2003) Original Music Composer
  • Kucch To Hai (2003) Music
  • Sssshhh... (2003) Music
  • Ishq Vishk (2003) Original Music Composer
  • Saaya (2003) Music
  • Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002) as Himself
  • Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahin (2002) Music
  • Om Jai Jagadish (2002) Original Music Composer
  • Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein (2002) Original Music Composer
  • Chor Machaaye Shor (2002) Original Music Composer
  • Badhaai Ho Badhaai (2002) Music
  • Yaadein (2001) Original Music Composer
  • Aśoka (2001) Original Music Composer
  • Simply Shekhar (2001) as Himself
  • Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2001) Original Music Composer
  • Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2001) Playback Singer
  • Ajnabee (2001) Music
  • Lajja (2001) Original Music Composer
  • Kuch Khatti Kuch Meethi (2001) Playback Singer
  • Kuch Khatti Kuch Meethi (2001) Music
  • Aks (2001) Music
  • Hera Pheri (2000) Original Music Composer
  • Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega (2000) Playback Singer
  • Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega (2000) Original Music Composer
  • Josh (2000) Original Music Composer
  • Fiza (2000) Original Music Composer
  • Badal (2000) Original Music Composer
  • Jung (2000) Original Music Composer
  • Champion (2000) Music Director
  • Aaghaaz (2000) Music
  • Ghaath (2000) Music
  • Gang (2000) Music
  • Baadshah (1999) Playback Singer
  • Baadshah (1999) Original Music Composer
  • Biwi No.1 (1999) Music
  • Sooryavansham (1999) Original Music Composer
  • Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain (1999) Music
  • Jaanam Samjha Karo (1999) Original Music Composer
  • Jaanam Samjha Karo (1999) Playback Singer
  • China Gate (1998) Songs
  • Duplicate (1998) Original Music Composer
  • Soldier (1998) Music Director
  • Kareeb (1998) Original Music Composer
  • Border (1997) Music
  • Judwaa (1997) Original Music Composer
  • Judwaa (1997) Playback Singer
  • Dhaal (1997) Original Music Composer
  • Auzaar (1997) Original Music Composer
  • Auzaar (1997) Playback Singer
  • Auzaar (1997) Lyricist
  • Himalay Putra (1997) Music Director
  • Virasat (1997) Music
  • Ghatak (1996) Music
  • Daraar (1996) Songs
  • Chaahat (1996) Original Music Composer
  • Dushman Duniya Ka (1996) Original Music Composer
  • Ram Jaane (1995) Original Music Composer
  • Akele Hum Akele Tum (1995) Original Music Composer
  • Takkar (1995) Music
  • Naajayaz (1995) Music
  • Haathkadi (1995) Music
  • Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994) Original Music Composer
  • Khuddar (1994) Music
  • Naaraaz (1994) Music
  • The Gentleman (1994) Original Music Composer
  • Madam X (1994) Music
  • Baazigar (1993) Original Music Composer
  • Sir (1993) Music Director
  • Shabnam (1993) Music
  • Chamatkar (1992) Original Music Composer
  • Jaanam (1992) Original Music Composer
  • Radha Ka Sangam (1992) Original Music Composer
  • Shikari (1991) Music
  • Bhabhi (1991) Music
  • Gunahon ka devta (1990) Music
  • Awaargi (1990) Original Music Composer
  • Kalpana House (1989) Original Music Composer
  • Toofan (1989) Music
  • Mujrim (1989) Music
  • Taaqatwar (1989) Music
  • Ladaai (1989) Music
  • Meri zabaan (1989) Music
  • Follow That Star - Amitabh Bachchan (1989)
  • Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswathi (1988) Original Music Composer
  • Aakhri Adaalat (1988) Music
  • Insaniyat Ke Dushman (1987) Music
  • Naam O Nishan (1987) Music
  • Hawalaat (1987) Music
  • Mera Lahoo (1987) Musical
  • Jaal (1986) Music
  • Angaaray (1986) Music
  • Car Thief (1986) Music
  • Phaansi Ke Baad (1985) Music Director
  • Aasmaan (1984) Original Music Composer
  • Poonam Music

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Anu Malik best known for?

Anu Malik is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Border 2 (2026), The Kapil Sharma Show (2016), The Kapil Sharma Show (2016), Comedy Nights Bachao (2015).

When and where was Anu Malik born?

Anu Malik was born on November 2, 1960 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

How many credits does Anu Malik have?

Anu Malik has accumulated over 169 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 2026.

What is Anu Malik's background in cinema and television?

Anu Malik is an Indian music director and singer. He primarily composes music for the Hindi film industry. Malik made his debut as a music composer in 1980 with the film Hunterwali 77. He is known as one of the mega music composers of the 1990s in India. Anu Malik is the son of Sardar Malik. He is the only Music Direct...