Anvita Dutt


Anvita Dutt is an Indian dialogue writer, screenplay writer, story writer, lyricist and director of Bollywood films.

Early life and background

Her father worked with the Indian Air Force, thus she grew up in several military cantonments across India, including Hindon, Guwahati, Jodhpur and Saharanpur.

Career

She worked in advertising for 14 years, before she was introduced to Aditya Chopra by Rekha Nigam, who is dialogue writer of Parineeta and Laaga Chunari Mein Daag, thus starting her film career as a lyricist and screenwriter with Yash Raj Films. She then worked with Dharma Productions as a lyricist and dialogue writer. Followed by Nadiadwala Grandson Films as a dialogue writer on one project. And as a dialogue writer and lyricist on the second project.
She has also worked with Nikhil Advani as a dialogue writer and lyricist. She then went back to working again with YRF but under their banner of Y films for two films. After a hiatus she worked with Phantom films. She is currently directing films for Clean Slate Filmz.
Her first film Bulbbul has been released as a Netflix Original on 24 June 2020 and met with positive views from both the audience and critics regarding its stand on feminism, visual effects, background music and performance of lead actress Tripti Dimri. Bulbbul is set in a backdrop of 1880s Bengal presidency and revolves around a child-bride plus her journey from innocence to strength.
Her second directorial venture, Qala, starring Tripti Dimri. It is a period drama set in the 1930s and ’40s was released on 1 December 2022. written and directed by her, this movie shows the ugly side of ambition and an abusive childhood.

Filmography

Lyricist

YearMovie nameSongsComposersContribution
2005Neal 'N' Nikki"Neal 'n' Nikki"Salim–SulaimanDialogue, Lyrics
2005Neal 'N' Nikki"I'm In Love"Salim–SulaimanDialogue, Lyrics
2005Neal 'N' Nikki"Aankh Ladiye"Salim–SulaimanDialogue, Lyrics
2005Neal 'N' Nikki"Neal 'n' Nikki - The Naughty Mix"Salim–SulaimanDialogue, Lyrics
2008Tashan"Chhaliya"Vishal–Shekhar
2008Bachna Ae HaseenoAll SongsVishal–ShekharDialogue, Lyrics
2008Dostana"Jaane Kyun"Vishal–ShekharDialogue, Lyrics
2008Dostana"Shut Up & Bounce"Vishal–ShekharDialogue, Lyrics
2008Dostana"Khabar Nahin"Vishal–ShekharDialogue, Lyrics
2009Luck"Jee Le"Salim–SulaimanLyrics
2009Kambakkht IshqAll Songs except "Om Mangalamn"Anu MalikDialogue, Lyrics
2009Aladin"Bachke O Bachke"Vishal–ShekharLyrics
2010Badmaash CompanyAll SongsPritamLyrics
2010I Hate Luv Storys"Sadka Kiya"Vishal–ShekharLyrics
2010We Are Family"Dil Khol Ke Let's Rock"Shankar–Ehsaan–LoyLyrics
2010Anjaana Anjaani"Tumse Hi Tumse" Along with Amitabh Bhattacharya, Caralisa MonteiroVishal–ShekharLyrics
2010Tees Maar Khan"Wallah Re Wallah"Vishal–ShekharLyrics
2010Tees Maar Khan"Badey Dilwala"Vishal–ShekharLyrics
2010Tees Maar Khan"Happy Ending"Vishal–ShekharLyrics
2010Tees Maar Khan"Wallah Re Wallah - Remix"Vishal–ShekharLyrics
2010Tees Maar Khan"Badey Dilwala - Remix"Vishal–ShekharLyrics
2011Patiala HouseAll SongsShankar–Ehsaan–LoyDialogue, Lyrics
2011Mujhse Fraaandship KarogeAll Songs except "Har Saans Main"Raghu DixitDialogue, Lyrics
2011Ra.one"Right By Your Side"Vishal–ShekharLyrics
2012Student of the YearAll SongsVishal–ShekharLyrics
2012Ek Tha TigerLapaataSohail Sen, Sajid–WajidLyrics
2012ShanghaiImported KamariyaVishal-ShekharLyrics co-written with Vishal Dadlani
2013Gippi"Baby Doll"Vishal-ShekharLyrics
2013Gippi"Dil Kaagzi"Vishal-ShekharLyrics
2013Gippi"Mann Baavra"Vishal-ShekharLyrics
2013Gori Tere Pyaar Mein"Chingam Chabake"Vishal-ShekharLyrics
2013Gori Tere Pyaar Mein"Tooh"Vishal-ShekharLyrics
2013Gori Tere Pyaar Mein"Moto Ghotalo"Vishal-ShekharLyrics
2014QueenAll Songs except "Ranjha", "Hungama Ho Gaya" Amit TrivediDialogue, Lyrics
2014Bang Bang!"Meherbaan"Vishal–ShekharLyrics
2014Bang Bang!"Uff"Vishal–ShekharLyrics
2014Bang Bang!"Meherbaan "Vishal–ShekharLyrics
2015Shaandaar"Gulaabo"Amit TrivediScreenplay, Dialogues, Lyrics
2017Phillauri"Dum Dum"Shashwat SachdevScreenplay, Lyrics
2017Phillauri"Sahiba"Shashwat SachdevScreenplay, Lyrics
2017Phillauri"Naughty Billo"Shashwat SachdevScreenplay, Lyrics
2017Phillauri"Bajaake Tumba"Shashwat SachdevScreenplay, Lyrics
2017Phillauri"Dum Dum "Shashwat SachdevScreenplay, Lyrics
2018Kaalakaandi"Jive With Me"Sameer UddinLyrics
2018Kaalakaandi"Aa Bhi Jaa"Sameer UddinLyrics
2018Kaalakaandi"Kaalakaandi"Shashwat SachdevLyrics
2018Veere Di Wedding"Veere"Vishal MishraLyrics
2018Veere Di Wedding"Dagmag Dagmag"Vishal MishraLyrics
2018Zee Music Originals"Betuki Si"Jeet GannguliLyrics
2019Junglee"Fakeera Ghar Aaja"Sameer UddinLyrics
2019Student of the Year 2"Main Bhi Nahin Soya"Vishal–ShekharLyrics
2019Student of the Year 2"The Jawaani Song"Vishal–ShekharLyrics
2019Student of the Year 2"Fakira"Vishal–ShekharLyrics
2019Student of the Year 2"Jat Ludhiyane Da"Vishal–ShekharLyrics
2022Badhaai Do"Gol Gappa"Amit TrivediLyricist
2025Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri"Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri"Vishal–ShekharLyricist
2025Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri"Hum Dono"Vishal–ShekharLyricist
2025Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri-Vishal–ShekharLyricist
2025Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri-Vishal–ShekharLyricist
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