Kumaar

Rakesh Kumar Pal, known mononymously as Kumaar, is an Indian lyricist active in Bollywood cinema. Some of his more successful songs include Rula ke gaya ishq, Tu bhi royega, Dil ki aadat, Baby Doll, Chittiyaan Kalaiyaan, Sooraj Dooba hain, Lovely, Desi Look, Nachan Farrate and Main Hoon Hero Tera. He was nominated for Filmfare Awards for song Sooraj Dooba for film Roy.^[1]

Kumaar
Born	Rakesh Kumar Jalandhar, Punjab, India
Occupation	Lyricist

Films

• American Blend
• Shaabash! You Can Do It
• Musafir (2004)
• Golmaal: Fun Unlimited (2006)
• Om Shanti Om (2007)
• Hijack (2008)
• Dostana (2008)
• Bhram
• Rama Rama Kya Hai Dramaa?
• Dil Dosti Etc
• Toss (2009)
• The Stoneman Murders
• Sikandar (2009)
• Plan
• Life Partner (2009)
• Lottery
• Rangeelay
• Jawani Diwani: A Youthful Joyride
• Jashnn
• Hunterz 2
• Humsey Hai Jahaan
• All The Best: Fun Begins (2009)
• Raaz - The Mystery Continues (2009)
• Tum Mile (2009)
• Chance Pe Dance (2010)
• I Hate Luv Storys (2010)
• Anjaana Anjaani(2010)
• Hello Darling
• Crook (2010)
• Golmaal 3(2010)
• No Problem(2010)
• Toonpur Ka Super Hero(2010)
• Turning 30
• Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji(2011)
• Thank You(2011)
• Dharti(2011)
• Love Express(2011)
• Ready(2011)
• Murder 2(2011)
• Phhir
• Sahi Dhandhe Galat Bande(2011)
• Yeh Dooriyan
• Speedy Singhs(2011)
• Yaar Annmulle
• Yaara O Dildaara
• Khushiyan
• Ra.One(2011)
• Desi Boyz(2011)
• Jo Hum Chahein(2011)
• Lanka
• Ghost(2012)
• Pure Punjabi
• Bittoo Boss (2012)
• Blood Money(2012)
• Hate Story(2012)
• Mere Dad Ki Maruti (2013)
• Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani(2013)
• Hasee To Phasee(2014)
• Ragini MMS 2(2014)
• Main Tera Hero(2014)
• Hate Story 2(2014)
• Bhoothnath Returns (2014)
• Roy(2015)
• Ek Paheli Leela(2015)
• Ishqedarriyaan(2015)
• All Is Well(2015)
• Bhaag Johnny(2015)
• Hero(2015)
• Katti Batti(2015)
• Calendar Girls(2015)
• Singh Is Bliing(2015)
• Hate Story 3(2015)
• Airlift(2016)
• Mastizaade(2016)
• Kapoor and Sons (2016)
• Baaghi(2016)
• One Night Stand(2016)
• Do Lafzon Ki Kahani(2016)
• Junooniyat(2016)
• Beiimaan Love(2016)
• The Legend of Michael Mishra(2016)
• Hindi Medium(2017)
• Munna Michael(2017)
• Half Girlfriend(2017)
• Golmaal Again(2017)
• Fukrey Returns(2017)
• Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety(2018)
• Hate Story 4(2018)
• Baaghi 2(2018)
• Race 3(2018)
• Mitron(2018)
• Dream Girl(2019)
• Marjaavaan (2019)
• Khaali Peeli(2020)
• The Power(2021)
• The Girl on the Train(2021)
• Time to Dance(2021)
• Koi Jaane Na(2021)
• Hello Charlie(2021)
• Gangubai Kathiawadi(2022)
• Radhe Shyam(2022)
• Bachchan Pandey(2022)
• Attack: Part 1(2022)
• Jayeshbhai Jordaar(2022)
• Nikamma(2022)
• Jugjugg Jeeyo(2022)
• Rashtra Kavach Om(2022)
• Dhokha: Round D Corner(2022)
• Code Name: Tiranga(2022)
• Phone Bhoot(2022)
• Mister Mummy(2022)
• Govinda Naam Mera(2022)
• Cirkus(2022)
• Pathaan(2023)
• Shehzada(2023)
• Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan (2023)
• U-Turn (2023)
• Jogira Sara Ra Ra (2023)

Albums

• "Kesariyo Rang" (ft. Shantanu Maheshwari)
• "Zaroori Hai Kya Ishq Mein"
• " Teri baat aur hai, Meri baat aur hai"
• "Tere Naal Rehna (Zee Music Originals)"
• "Ishq Tera Tadpave"
• "Tere Naal Nachana"
• "Mere Piya"
• "Karunya"
• "V Super Singer"
• "Dilkare"
• "Lishki Lishki"
• "Dance Likhe Punjabi"
• "Tere Nal Nal"
• "Hunterz"
• "Master Ps"
• "Josh"
• "Chahat"
• "Dil Kare"
• "Honsala"
• "Yaad Teri" (Zee Music)
• "Royee Jande Naina" (Zee Music)
• "Gallan Goriyan" (single)
• "Madhanya"
• ″Thoda Thoda Pyaar Huaa Tumase″

Awards and nominations

Year	Category	Nominated Song	Film	Result	Ref(s)
Mirchi Music Awards
2011	Album of The Year	-	Ra.One	Nominated	^[2]
2016	Album of The Year	-	Kapoor & Sons	Nominated	^[3]
	Listeners' Choice Song of the Year	"Soch Na Sake"	Airlift	Won
2017	Album of The Year	-	Raabta	Nominated	^[4]
	Lyricist of The Year	"Pyar Ho"	Munna Michael	Nominated

References

1. "I'm the best caller tune writer - Kumaar". filmfare.com. Retrieved 28 April 2018.
2. . 30 January 2013. Archived from the original on 30 January 2013. Retrieved 24 May 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
3. "MMA Mirchi Music Awards". MMAMirchiMusicAwards. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
4. "Nominations - Mirchi Music Awards 2017". MMAMirchiMusicAwards. Retrieved 13 March 2018.

External links

• Kumaar at IMDb
• Kumaar on Facebook