Biography of Anu Malik

Born: 2 November 1960, Mumbai

Anu Malik is one of the leading music composers of Bollywood today. He was born on November 2, 1957. He is the eldest son of renowned music composer and lyricist, Sardar Malik, a Punjabi seer from Kapurthala. At the age of seven, Anu realised that he could create a tune for any given set of words, anywhere, anytime. He grew up amidst great talents like Sahir Ludhianvi, Raj Kapoor, and Raja Mahendi Ali Khan Saheb.

He began his musical journey with Mohan Choti's film 'Hunterwali'. He made his mark in the Bollywood film industry with unforgettable music scores in Sohni Mahiwal', 'Ek Jaan Hain Hum', etc. After a period of temporary lull, his career again soared with hit songs. Anu Malik's music has crossed all barriers and transcended regal form in films like, ‘Border', Viraasat', 'Baazigar', 'Fiza', ‘Akele Hum Akele Tum', ‘Filhaal' and ‘China Gate’. For his sheer versatility, determination, and never-say-die spirit, Malik is quite matchless in the Hindi film industry.