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Date of birth9 March
BirthplaceJaunpur, Uttar Pradesh
ProfessionLyricist, Music Composer, Singer, Poet
NationalityIndian
Marital statusMarried
SpouseShumaila Ahmed
FamilyHas a son and two daughters; one daughter named Sharia Ahmed; father deceased; one elder and one younger brother
Shabbir Ahmed Biography
Shabbir Ahmed is an Indian lyricist, composer, singer and poet from Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh. He has penned songs for numerous Hindi films and albums, earned
Early life and backgroundShabbir Ahmed was born on 9 March and hails from Jaunpur in Uttar Pradesh. He attended Jamnabai Narsee School in Mumbai and completed education up to Class 10. Raised in a family that experienced financial constraints during his childhood, he developed an early interest in the written word and music. He grew up listening to classic Indian film composers and poets, and counts Anand Bakshi among his favourite poets.
Career
Shabbir Ahmed established himself primarily as a lyricist in Hindi cinema, making his film debut in 2004 with Garv: Pride & Honour, contributing songs such as “Hum Tumko Nigahon Mein” and “Fariyaad Kya Kare Ham.” Over the years he has written for a wide range of mainstream Bollywood projects and has worked repeatedly with leading actors and composers.
His collaborations with Salman Khan form a significant part of his career. He contributed lyrics to several Salman Khan films across more than a decade, including songs for Shaadi Karke Phas Gaya Yaar (2006), Partner (2007), God Tussi Great Ho (2008), Bodyguard (2011, where he wrote alongside Neelesh Misra), Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015), and Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan (2023). Ahmed’s work on Bodyguard and other high-profile films broadened his visibility in the industry.
Beyond his work with Salman Khan, Ahmed has written for numerous other films such as Apna Sapna Money Money (2006), Kismat Konnection (2008), Singham Returns (2014), Sanam Teri Kasam (2016), and Simmba (2018). He has also contributed lyrics to the Hindi-dubbed version of K.G.F: Chapter 2 (2022).
In addition to lyric writing, Ahmed has composed a handful of songs. Notable compositions include “Vande Mataram” and “Allah Hu Allah” from Romeo Akbar Walter (2019) and “Junoon Hai” from Khuda Haafiz 2 (2022), the latter co-composed with Ayaz Kohli. He has also written lyrics for music albums such as Saajna (2003), Khwaishein (2008), Armaan (2014), and Himesh Ke Dil Se (2021). In 2011 he contributed the Hindi lyrics for “Khuda” on the Spyro Gyra album A Foreign Affair.
Ahmed has occasionally performed as a singer and has recorded duets, including collaborations with Kanika Kapoor in 2015 on songs such as “Super Girl From China” and “Teddy Bear.” He has appeared on television as a jury member for seasons of the Zee TV singing competition Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L’il Champs.
Public profile
Physically, Shabbir Ahmed is listed at approximately 170 cm (5'7") with brown eyes and black hair. His body of work has been recognized by industry awards and nominations: multiple nominations at the Mirchi Music Awards (including for his work on Bodyguard), a Mirchi Top 20 Award in 2017, and honours at the Zee Cine Awards—winning the Viewers’ Choice Award for Best Song of the Year in 2019 for “Aankh Marey” from Simmba (shared with Tanishk Bagchi). He has also received nominations from IIFA and other popular music awards.
He has described Salman Khan as a crucial mentor in his Bollywood journey and has publicly expressed gratitude for the opportunities Salman provided early in his career.
Personal life
Shabbir Ahmed is married to Shumaila Ahmed, who runs a YouTube channel called Shahi Lazzat where she shares food recipes. The couple married on 13 May 2014 and have three children: a son and two daughters, one of whom is named Sharia Ahmed. Ahmed’s father is deceased; he has an elder and a younger brother.
Interests and influences
Ahmed cites poets and lyricists such as Sahir Ludhianvi, Gulzar and Harivansh Rai Bachchan among his literary influences. He has also expressed admiration for music directors like Himesh Reshammiya and for actors including Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Yash. In his free time he enjoys reading and listening to poetry.
Latest updates
Recent entries in his filmography include songwriting credits on the 2022 Hindi version of K.G.F: Chapter 2 and multiple songs for the 2023 film Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan. His work continues to appear across mainstream Bollywood projects and music albums, spanning lyric writing, occasional composition and vocal performances.
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Recent Work
Wrote multiple songs for the 2023 film, including "Naiyo Lagda," "Falling in Love," "Bathukamma," and "Yentamma."
2023Served as lyricist for the Hindi-dubbed version of the 2022 film.
2022Co-composed the song "Junoon Hai" (2022) with Ayaz Kohli.
2022Career Highlights
- Debuted as a film lyricist with Garv: Pride & Honour (2004)
- Wrote songs for Salman Khan films including Bodyguard, Bajrangi Bhaijaan and Partner
- Composed songs for films such as Romeo Akbar Walter (2019) and Khuda Haafiz 2 (2022)
- Won the Mirchi Top 20 Award (2017) and Zee Cine Viewers’ Choice Award for Best Song (2019)
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