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Born:
Died:
, 1992 (age 64) in Bombay, Maharashtra, India
One of the most prominent
literary figures in India, Dr. Rahi Masoom Raza was an Indian poet, writer and
lyricist who has contributed to the lyrics of the most iconic songs in
Bollywood films. Raza, in his illustrious career has won several awards
including the three Filmfare Best Dialogue Award for Best Dialogue Award. Born
in a typical Muslim family in Uttar Pradesh, Raza after completing his schooling
went to Aligarh Muslim University to pursue higher studies and later completed
a doctorate in Hindustani Literature.
He is mainly, widely
remembered for writing the script and dialogues for Mahabharat, the TV serial,
which was based on the epic Hindu mythological book Mahabharata.
Having started his career as
a script and dialogues writer, apart from writing for films, some of his most
popular film credits include Anokha Rishta , Aakhree Raasta, Kala Dhanda Goray Log, Bhagwaan Dada, Mangal Pandey, Saveray Wali Gaadi, Kala Suraj, Adventures of Tarzan, Jaag Utha Insan, Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki, Zameen Aasmaan, Main Awara Hoon, Disco Dancer, Bairaag, Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki, Lamhe,
Tawaif etc.
Writer (81 credits)
1993Aaina (dialogue)
1993Parampara (dialogue - as Late Dr. Rahi Massom Reza)
1992Kal Ki Awaz (dialogue - as Late Dr. Rahi Masoom Reza) / (screenplay - as Late Dr. Rahi Masoom Reza) / (story - as Late Dr. Rahi Masoom Reza)
1992Nishchaiy (dialogue)
1992Zindagi Ek Juaa (dialogue - as Late Dr. Rahi Masoom Reza)
1991Neem Ka Ped (TV Series)
1991Jhoothi Shaan (dialogue)
1991Pyaar Ka Saaya (dialogue)
1991Lamhe (dialogue)
1990Jawani Zindabad (dialogue)
1988-1990Mahabharat (TV Series) (94 episodes)
- Dhritarashtra Tries to Kill Bhim (1990) ... (as Rahi Masoom Raza)
- Yudhisthir Becomes King of Hastinapur, Bhishma Dies (1990) ... (as Rahi Masoom Raza)
- Duryodhan Dies, Ashwathama, Krip and Kritvarma Remain, Parikshit's Story (1990) ... (as Rahi Masoom Raza)
- Balaram arrives, Bhim-Duryodhan Gada Yudh (1990) ... (as Rahi Masoom Raza)
- Karna's curse, Karna Dies (1990) ... (as Rahi Masoom Raza)
1990Pyar Ke Naam Qurbaan (dialogue)
1989Gentleman (dialogue - as Dr. Rahi Masoom Reza)
1989Goonj (dialogue) / (screenplay)
1989Dost Garibon Ka (dialogue)
1988Aaj Ke Angaarey (dialogue)
1988Commando (dialogue)
1988Razia
1987Khazana (dialogue)
1987Avam (dialogue)
1987Hiraasat (dialogue)
1987Dance Dance (dialogue)
1987Imaandaar (dialogue)
1986Baat Ban Jaye (dialogue)
1986Anubhav (dialogue - as Dr. Rahimasoom Reza)
1986Dahleez (screenplay)
1986Anokha Rishta (screenplay)
1986Aakhree Raasta (dialogue)
1986Kala Dhanda Goray Log (dialogue)
1986Swati (dialogue)
1986Bhagwaan Dada (story)
1986Saveray Wali Gaadi (dialogue)
1986Aap Ke Saath (dialogue)
1986Ilzaam (dialogue)
1985Kala Suraj (written by - as Dr. Rahi Masoom Reza)
1985Adventures of Tarzan (dialogue - as Dr. Rahi Masoom Reza)
1985Jhoothi (dialogue)
1985Sitamgar (dialogue)
1985Ulta Seedha (dialogue)
1985Tawaif (dialogue)
1984Jaag Utha Insan (dialogue)
1984Paan khaye Saiyan Hamaar (dialogue)
1984Kasam Paida Karne Wale Ki (dialogue)
1984Yaadgaar (dialogues - as Dr. Rahi Masoom Reza)
1984Zameen Aasmaan (dialogue - as Dr Rahi Masoom Reza)
1983Kissi Se Na Kehna (dialogue)
1983Main Awara Hoon (dialogue)
1983Bade Dil Wala (dialogue)
1983Achha Bura (dialogue - as Rahi Masoom Raza)
1983Prem Tapasya (dialogue)
1983Mangal Pandey (dialogue)
1982Main Intequam Loonga (dialogue)
1982Disco Dancer (written by)
1982Nikaah (literary advisor)
1982Teri Maang Sitaron Se Bhar Doon (dialogue)
1982Bemisal (dialogue)
1982Jeevan Dhaara (dialogue) / (screenplay)
1981Aapas Ki Baat (dialogue)
1981Ek Hi Bhool (dialogue)
1981Dhanwan (dialogue writer)
1981Rocky (dialogue - as Dr. Rahi Masoom Raza)
1981Naram Garam (dialogue)
1980Judaai (dialogue)
1980Hum Paanch (dialogue)
1980Ek Baar Kaho (dialogue)
1980Karz (dialogue)
1980Khwab (dialogue)
1980Do Premee (dialogue)
1979Jurmana (dialogue)
1979Gol Maal (dialogue - as Dr. Rahi Masoom Raza)
1978Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki (dialogue)
1978Phaansi (dialogue)
1977Hatyara (dialogue)
1977Kotwal Saab (dialogue)
1977Alaap (dialogue)
1976Bairaag (dialogue - as Rahi Masoom Raza)
1975Prem Kahani (dialogue) / (screenplay)
1975Mili (dialogue - as Rahi Masoom Raza)
1974Patthar Aur Payal (dialogue)
1974Sagina (dialogue)
1972Raaste Kaa Patthar (dialogue - as Rahi Masoom Raza)
Filmfare Awards
| 1992 | Winner Filmfare Award | Best Dialogue Writer Lamhe (1991) |
| 1986 | Winner Filmfare Award | Best Dialogue Writer Tawaif (1985) |
| 1979 | Winner Technical Award | Best Dialogue Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki (1978) |
Amongst his writings, Dr. Raza has written about 10 novels
and has written several collections of poetries. One of the most vivid things
about his writings is the depiction of the agony and turmoil post the partition
of Indian in 1947 and the Hindu-Muslim relationship among the various social
groups during that period.
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