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Mayur Puri

Mayur Puri

Known for WritingBorn 1974-05-29 (age 52)Ajmer, Rajasthan, India
π’πœπ«πžπžπ§π°π«π’π­πžπ« | 𝐒𝐨𝐧𝐠 π–π«π’π­πžπ« | 𝐅𝐒π₯𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐀𝐞𝐫 Mayur Puri is a versatile Indian filmmaker, screenwriter, and lyricist whose work has significantly shaped contemporary Hindi cinema. With a career spanning over two decades, he has transitioned from a key creative voice at Yash Raj Films to an independent powerhouse, known for penning some of Bollywood's most iconic dialogues and chart-topping songs. Mayur’s breakthrough as a screenwriter came with the global blockbuster Om Shanti Om (2007), directed by Farah Khan. His dialogues for the film, including the legendary "Filmfare Award speech," have become an indelible part of Indian pop culture. He continued his collaboration with Farah Khan on Happy New Year (2014), a screenplay that earned the prestigious distinction of being selected for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences (AMPAS) permanent Core Collection. His writing credits also include the pioneering 3D dance franchise ABCD: Any Body Can Dance (2013) and ABCD 2 (2015), as well as high-octane films like Blue (2009), Prince (2010), and F.A.L.T.U (2011). In a landmark cross-cultural collaboration, Mayur teamed up with global pop icon Ed Sheeran for the Indian rendition of the track "Sapphire," further cementing his status as a bridge between Indian and international music markets. Recognised as a leading expert in localisation, Mayur has been the primary architect for adapting and "Indianizing" major Hollywood blockbusters. He is credited with writing the Hindi dialogues for massive franchises, including: * Marvel Cinematic Universe: Avengers: Endgame, Avengers: Infinity War, and Thor: Ragnarok. * Disney/Pixar: The Lion King (2019) and The Jungle Book (2016), Mufasa: The Lion King As a songwriter, Mayur has penned over 300 songs, delivering massive hits such as: * "Selfie Le Le Re" (Bajrangi Bhaijaan) * "Teri Oar" (Singh is Kinng) * "Lat Lag Gayee" (Race 2) * "Bheegi Bheegi" (Gangster) A staunch advocate for creators' rights, Mayur serves on the Board of Directors at the Indian Performing Right Society (IPRS), where he plays a pivotal role in shaping the landscape for lyricists and composers in India. He also serves as the vice chairperson at Asia Pacific Music creators alliance. Dedicated to nurturing the next generation of talent, he is a prominent educator in the film industry. He serves as a faculty member and mentor at India’s premier film institutes, including: * Whistling Woods International * Anupam Kher’s Actor Prepares He is also the co-founder of Story Circus, a film and theatre production company focused on original storytelling across mediums. - TMDB mini biography by: Ashvin BoradRead more

Movies & web series

Line Of Controlβ˜… 10.0
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Line Of Control

2024 Β· Movie

Bajrangi Bhaijaanβ˜… 7.8
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Bajrangi Bhaijaan

2015 Β· Movie

Om Shanti Omβ˜… 7.1
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Om Shanti Om

2007 Β· Movie

Tere Liyeβ˜… 7.0
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Tere Liye

2001 Β· Movie

Gangsterβ˜… 6.8
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Gangster

2006 Β· Movie

Fight Club: Members Onlyβ˜… 6.5
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Fight Club: Members Only

2006 Β· Movie

Billuβ˜… 6.4
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Billu

2009 Β· Movie

Metro... In Dinoβ˜… 6.1
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Metro... In Dino

2025 Β· Movie

Dholβ˜… 6.2
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Dhol

2007 Β· Movie

Happy New Yearβ˜… 6.1
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Happy New Year

2014 Β· Movie

Titu Ambaniβ˜… 6.0
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Titu Ambani

2022 Β· Movie

Middle Class Loveβ˜… 6.0
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Middle Class Love

2022 Β· Movie

Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Haiβ˜… 6.1
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Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai

2002 Β· Movie

ABCDβ˜… 5.9
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ABCD

2013 Β· Movie

ABCD 2β˜… 5.8
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ABCD 2

2015 Β· Movie

Shehzadaβ˜… 5.6
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Shehzada

2023 Β· Movie

Dishoomβ˜… 5.5
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Dishoom

2016 Β· Movie

Ajab Gazabb Loveβ˜… 5.5
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Ajab Gazabb Love

2012 Β· Movie

Finding Fannyβ˜… 5.3
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Finding Fanny

2014 Β· Movie

F.A.L.T.U.β˜… 5.3
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F.A.L.T.U.

2011 Β· Movie

Princeβ˜… 5.2
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Prince

2010 Β· Movie

Chatrapathiβ˜… 5.0
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Chatrapathi

2023 Β· Movie

I Love NYβ˜… 4.6
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I Love NY

2015 Β· Movie

Jayantabhai Ki Luv Storyβ˜… 4.6
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Jayantabhai Ki Luv Story

2013 Β· Movie

Double Dhamaalβ˜… 4.6
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Double Dhamaal

2011 Β· Movie

A Flying Jattβ˜… 3.1
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A Flying Jatt

2016 Β· Movie

Tell Me O Kkhudaβ˜… 2.8
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Tell Me O Kkhuda

2011 Β· Movie

Firdaws
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Firdaws

2019 Β· Movie

Lost & Found in Kumbh
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Lost & Found in Kumbh

Movie