Sameer Anjaan

Shitala Pandey, better known as Sameer Anjaan or Sameer, is an Indian lyricist, known for writing songs predominantly for Bollywood films. He is a Guinness World Record holder for writing the most songs.

His father is the Hindi lyricist, Lalji "Anjaan" Pandey. He has won three Filmfare Awards.

Biography
Sameer, officially named Shitala Pandey, but commonly known by his nickname Rajan, was born near Banaras, Uttar Pradesh. He earned a Master of Commerce degree at the Banaras Hindu University in Varanasi, and started a new position as a bank officer at the Central Bank of India. However, a few days after joining, he left the job because he "knew the bank was not my world". To pursue a career as a lyricist, he moved to Mumbai in 1980.

Career
Sameer started his career as a lyricist in 1983 with the film Bekhabar (1983). The first film song he recorded was "Maar Ke Kataaree Mar Jaibe" for the Bhojpuri film Bairi Saawan (1984) sung by Suresh Wadkar and Preeti Sagar. In 1990, he came into prominence with songs in films such as Dil and Aashiqui. He won his first Filmfare Award for the song "Nazar Ke Saamne" in the latter. In the following decades he wrote the lyrics for over 4,000 songs in more than 500 films.

According to Sameer, his inspirations have been lyricists Majrooh Sultanpuri and Anand Bakshi, and his father, Anjaan. He has often said, "Whatever I am today is only because of my father."

Sameer won two additional Filmfare Awards in 1993 and 1994; one for the song "Teri Umeed Tera Intezaar" from the movie Deewana, and the second for the song "Ghunghat Ki Aad" from Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke. In 1998, he won Zee Cine Award for "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai" from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. Some of his most successful songs include songs in films like Beta, Saajan, Raja Babu, Coolie No. 1, Raja Hindustani, Anjaam, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Fiza, Dhadkan, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Devdas, Raaz, Dil Hai Tumhaara, Ishq Vishk, Dil Maange More, Tere Naam, Asambhav, Fida, No Entry, Aksar, Dhoom 2, Saawariya, Race, Damadamm!, Housefull 2, Rowdy Rathore, Son of Sardaar, Dabangg 2, Balmaa, and more.

Personal life
Sameer is married to Anita Pandey and the couple have three children: daughters Sanchita and Suchita, and son Siddhesh. His mother, Indira Pandey, lived with them.

A biography, Sameer – A Way with Words by Derek Bose, was released by Amitabh Bachchan in 2007.

Filmography as lyricist
Due to Sameer's large number of works, this is an incomplete list. {| class="wikitable sortable" !Year !Film !Notes
 * rowspan=2| 1983
 * Ek Baar Chale Aao
 * "Phir Dil Ne Pukara", "Ek Baar Chale Aao", "Mai Hu Tere Liye"
 * Bekhabar
 * 1986
 * Tan-Badan
 * 1987
 * Jalwa
 * rowspan="6"|1990
 * Swarg
 * All songs
 * Khatarnaak
 * along with Indeevar
 * Dil
 * Aashiqui
 * along with Rani Malik, Surinder Sethi
 * Thanedaar
 * along with Indeevar, Raj Sippy, and Anjaan
 * Baaghi: A Rebel for Love
 * all song
 * rowspan="6" |1991
 * Saathi
 * "Zindagi Ki Talaash Mein Ham", "Aaj Ham Tum O Sanam", "Har Ghadee Bekhudee", "Mohabbat Ko Duniya",	"Tera Naam Sabke Lab Pe".
 * Afsana Pyar Ka
 * "Yaad Teri Aati Hai Mujhe"
 * Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin
 * along with Rani Malik, Faaiz Anwar, Aziz Khan
 * Phool Aur Kaante
 * along with Rani Malik
 * Sadak
 * along with Surinder Sethi, Rani Malik
 * Saajan
 * along with Faiz Anwer
 * rowspan="7" |1992
 * Sapne Sajan Ke
 * All Song
 * Beta
 * All songs, except "Nach Mundeya", "Yeh Do Dil Hai Chanchal"
 * Aaj Ka Goonda Raj
 * rowspan="27" |All songs
 * Jigar
 * - balma
 * Deewana
 * Bol Radha Bol
 * Inteha Pyar Ki
 * rowspan="5" | 1993
 * Rang
 * Dil Tera Aashiq
 * Anari
 * Tadipaar
 * Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke
 * rowspan="10" |1994
 * Salaami
 * Suhaag
 * Gopi Kishan
 * Dilwale
 * Yeh Dillagi
 * Anjaam
 * Raja Babu
 * Aatish: Feel the Fire
 * Krantiveer
 * Laadla
 * rowspan="7" |1995
 * Raja
 * Barsaat
 * Jai Vikraanta
 * Coolie No 1
 * Andolan
 * Zamaana Deewana
 * Taqdeerwala
 * rowspan="4" |1996
 * Jeet
 * rowspan="5" |All songs
 * Saajan Chale Sasural
 * Agni Sakshi
 * Raja Hindustani
 * rowspan="6" | 1997
 * Ziddi
 * Dus
 * Unreleased film
 * Naseeb
 * rowspan="12" |All songs
 * Mohabbat
 * Hero No 1
 * Judaai
 * rowspan="9" | 1998
 * Saat Rang Ke Sapne
 * Aunty No. 1
 * Bade Miyan Chote Miyan
 * Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya
 * Dulhe Raja
 * Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
 * Soldier
 * Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha
 * Ghulam
 * along with Indeevar
 * rowspan="13" |1999
 * Baadshah
 * along with Javed Akhtar
 * Sarfarosh
 * along with Indeevar, Nida Fazli, Israr Ansari
 * Jaanwar
 * "Paas Bulati Hai", "Mausam Kee Tarah", "Mere Sapno Ke Raj Kumar", "Tujhako Naa Dekhun", "Kasam Se", "Chhamak Chham Chhamake", "Janewale O Janewala", "Maathe Pe Chamake Isake"
 * Sirf Tum
 * rowspan="9" |All songs
 * Aa Ab Laut Chalen
 * Vaastav: The Reality
 * Gair
 * Daag The Fire
 * Aa Ab Laut Chalen
 * Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain
 * Mann
 * Sangharsh
 * Biwi No.1
 * "Mujhe Maaf Karna Om Sai Ram", "Aaja Na Chhu Le Meri Chunari", "Jungle Hai Aadhi Raat Hai", "Koi Bole Mujhe Aa Jaa", "Jabse Tumhe", "Aan Milo Yaa e Se", "Ishq Chandi Hai"
 * rowspan="10" | 2000
 * Dhadkan
 * rowspan="9" |All songs
 * Deewane
 * Tera Jadoo Chal Gayaa
 * Kunwara
 * Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke
 * Badal
 * Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega
 * Hera Pheri
 * Bichhoo
 * Shikari 
 * "Bahut Khubsurat Gazal", "Chunari Ude To Aankh", "Goraa Pareshaan Hai", "Kudi Badi Hai Soni", "Chali Chali Ri Gori"
 * rowspan="12" | 2001
 * Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...
 * All songs, except "Suraj Huaa Maddham Chaand Jalane Lagaa"
 * Chori Chori Chupke Chupke
 * rowspan="10" |All songs
 * Kasoor
 * Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein
 * Ek Rishtaa: The Bond of Love
 * Hum Ho Gaye Aapke
 * Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai
 * Ajnabee
 * Aashiq
 * Lajja
 * Albela
 * Jodi No.1
 * "Yeh Pal Hame Yad Aayenge", "Karu Kya Dekhu Rasta Teraa", "Hero Ban Gaya Mai Toh Hero", "Meree Mehbuba Hain Sabse Hasin Sabse Juda"
 * rowspan=7| 2002
 * Tum Se Achcha Kaun Hai
 * "Ankh Hai Bhari Bhari", "Dil Gaya", "Aap Jaisa Yaar Mujhe", "Ek Duje Par Marate", "Door Waadiyo Se", "Maikade Ki Gali Mein"
 * Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam
 * "Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam", "Taaron Ka Chamakta", "Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam (Sad)", "Aa Gaya Aa Gaya"
 * Devdas
 * "More Piya"
 * Haan Maine Bhi Pyaar Kiya
 * rowspan="8" |All songs
 * Dil Hai Tumhaara
 * Om Jai Jagadish
 * Raaz
 * rowspan="9" | 2003
 * Tere Naam
 * Baghban
 * Andaaz
 * Dil Ka Rishta
 * Aapko Pehle Bhi Kahin Dekha Hai
 * "Baba Ki Rani", "Aapki Yaad Aaye To", "Aap Ko Pehle Bhi Kahi Dekha Hai", "Aisi Aankhe Nahi Dekhi", "Kuchh Bhi Na Kaha", "Dil Gaya Kam Se", "Ishq Toh Jadu Hai", "Kal Bade Jor Ki", "Chhote"; co-lyricists Anand Bakshi, Nitin Raikwar
 * Ishq Vishk
 * rowspan="3" |All songs
 * Qayamat
 * Kucch To Hai
 * Raja Bhaiya
 * "Janam Janam Jo Saath", "Tu Jo Hans Ke Sanam", "Kehta Hai Mera Jiya", "Sunday Manao"
 * rowspan="11" | 2004
 * Tumsa Nahin Dekha: A Love Story
 * rowspan="13" |All songs
 * Khakee
 * Fida
 * Aitraaz
 * Dhoom
 * Asambhav
 * Bardaasht
 * Julie
 * Aan: Men at Work
 * Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo
 * Hulchul
 * rowspan="12" | 2005
 * Barsaat
 * Aashiq Banaya Aapne
 * Waqt: The Race Against Time
 * All songs except one written by Aatish Kapadia
 * No Entry
 * rowspan="9" |All songs
 * Koi Aap Sa
 * Dosti: Friends Forever
 * Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?
 * Blackmail
 * Main Aisa Hi Hoon
 * Kyon Ki
 * Garam Masala (2005 film)
 * Bewafaa
 * rowspan="15" | 2006
 * Dhoom 2
 * "Crazy Kiya Re", "Dil Lagaa Naa", "Touch Me Don't Touch Me Soniya", "My Name Is Alee"
 * Aksar
 * rowspan=2|All songs
 * Aap Ki Khatir
 * Naksha
 * All songs except one "U n I" and the other part written by Mayur Puri
 * Dil Diya Hai
 * rowspan=3|All songs
 * Tom, Dick, and Harry
 * Adharm
 * Ankahee
 * co-lyricist Amitabh Verma and Subrat Sinha
 * Banaras
 * rowspan="11" |All songs
 * Mere Jeevan Saathi
 * Humko Deewana Kar Gaye
 * 36 China Town
 * Phir Hera Pheri
 * Family
 * Bhagam Bhag
 * rowspan=6| 2007
 * Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love
 * Aap Kaa Surroor
 * Saawariya
 * Naqaab
 * Welcome
 * Two songs; co-lyricists Anand Raj Anand, Shabbir Ahmed, Anjaan Sagiri, and Ibrahim Ashq
 * Bhool Bhulaiyaa
 * All songs except one written by Sayeed Quadri
 * rowspan=3| 2008
 * Race
 * All songs; co-lyricist Taz, T S. Jarnail
 * Gumnaam – The Mystery
 * rowspan="3" |All songs
 * Golmaal Returns
 * rowspan="2" |2009
 * Do Knot Disturb
 * Dasavathaaram
 * All songs (Hindi Dubbed version)
 * 2010
 * Shaapit
 * "Chahata Dil Tumko", "Kabhi Na Kabhi", "Tu Hai Meri Zindagi", "Ajnabi Hawaayein Bekraar"
 * 2011
 * F.A.L.T.U
 * All songs
 * rowspan=5| 2012
 * Dabangg 2
 * "Dagabaaz Re"
 * Khiladi 786
 * "Balma", "Long Drive"
 * Son of Sardaar
 * "Rani Tu Mein Raja", "Tu Bichdan Kahndi Ai"
 * Housefull 2
 * All songs
 * Rowdy Rathore
 * "Chinta Ta Ta Chita Chita", "Chikni Kamar Pe Teri Mera Dil Fisal Gaya", "Aa Re Pritam Pyare", "Chamak Challo Chel Chabeli", "Chandaniya", "Tera Ishq Bada Teekha"; co-lyricist Faaiz Anwar
 * rowspan=3| 2013
 * Krrish 3
 * All songs
 * Dhoom 3
 * "Malang Malang", "Dhoom Machale Dhoom"
 * Himmatwala
 * "Bum Pe Laat", "Dokha Dokha", co-lyricist Indeevar, Mayur Puri
 * rowspan=4| 2014
 * Action Jackson
 * "Dhoom Dhaam", "Gangster Baby", "Punjabi Mast", "Chichora Piya"
 * Humshakals
 * "Caller Tune", "Look Into My Eyes"
 * The Xposé
 * "Dard Dilo Ke", "Hai Apna Dil Toh Awaara", "Surroor", "Sheeshe Ka Samundar"
 * Jai Ho
 * "Tere Naina Maar Hi Daalenge"
 * rowspan="3" |2016
 * Ishq Forever
 * All songs
 * Teraa Surroor
 * "Main Woh Chaand", "Bekhudi", "Wafa Ne Bewafai"
 * Sanam Teri Kasam
 * "Sanam Teri Kasam", "Kheech Meri Photo", "Bewajah", "Haal-E-Dil"
 * rowspan="2"|2017
 * Irada
 * rowspan=2| All songs
 * The Rally
 * 2018
 * Marudhar Express
 * "Balma Aise Na Nikhle"
 * rowspan="3"|2019
 * Housefull 4
 * "Ek Chumma"
 * Dabangg 3
 * Awaara Along with Sajid Khan
 * The Body
 * Main Janta Hoon, Rom Rom, Rom Rom Version 2, Jhalak Dikhlaja Reloaded (Recreated version of the song of the same titles written by Sameer from Aksar)
 * rowspan="3"|2020
 * Sab Kushal Mangal
 * rowspan=2|All songs
 * Guns of Banaras
 * Coolie No. 1
 * "Husnn Hai Suhana", "Main Toh Raste Se Ja Raha Tha" (Recreated versions of the songs of the same titles written by Sameer from Coolie No. 1)
 * 2021
 * Hungama 2
 * All songs except for "Chura Ke Dil Mera"
 * rowspan=2|
 * Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2
 * "Title Song" along with Mandy Gill, "Ami Je Tomar" (Recreated versions of the songs of the same titles written by Sameer from Bhool Bhulaiyaa)
 *  sikandar
 *  Bhool Bhulaiya 3
 *  Sank
 *  Andaz 2
 *  Housefull 5
 * Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo
 * Hulchul
 * rowspan="12" | 2005
 * Barsaat
 * Aashiq Banaya Aapne
 * Waqt: The Race Against Time
 * All songs except one written by Aatish Kapadia
 * No Entry
 * rowspan="9" |All songs
 * Koi Aap Sa
 * Dosti: Friends Forever
 * Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?
 * Blackmail
 * Main Aisa Hi Hoon
 * Kyon Ki
 * Garam Masala (2005 film)
 * Bewafaa
 * rowspan="15" | 2006
 * Dhoom 2
 * "Crazy Kiya Re", "Dil Lagaa Naa", "Touch Me Don't Touch Me Soniya", "My Name Is Alee"
 * Aksar
 * rowspan=2|All songs
 * Aap Ki Khatir
 * Naksha
 * All songs except one "U n I" and the other part written by Mayur Puri
 * Dil Diya Hai
 * rowspan=3|All songs
 * Tom, Dick, and Harry
 * Adharm
 * Ankahee
 * co-lyricist Amitabh Verma and Subrat Sinha
 * Banaras
 * rowspan="11" |All songs
 * Mere Jeevan Saathi
 * Humko Deewana Kar Gaye
 * 36 China Town
 * Phir Hera Pheri
 * Family
 * Bhagam Bhag
 * rowspan=6| 2007
 * Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love
 * Aap Kaa Surroor
 * Saawariya
 * Naqaab
 * Welcome
 * Two songs; co-lyricists Anand Raj Anand, Shabbir Ahmed, Anjaan Sagiri, and Ibrahim Ashq
 * Bhool Bhulaiyaa
 * All songs except one written by Sayeed Quadri
 * rowspan=3| 2008
 * Race
 * All songs; co-lyricist Taz, T S. Jarnail
 * Gumnaam – The Mystery
 * rowspan="3" |All songs
 * Golmaal Returns
 * rowspan="2" |2009
 * Do Knot Disturb
 * Dasavathaaram
 * All songs (Hindi Dubbed version)
 * 2010
 * Shaapit
 * "Chahata Dil Tumko", "Kabhi Na Kabhi", "Tu Hai Meri Zindagi", "Ajnabi Hawaayein Bekraar"
 * 2011
 * F.A.L.T.U
 * All songs
 * rowspan=5| 2012
 * Dabangg 2
 * "Dagabaaz Re"
 * Khiladi 786
 * "Balma", "Long Drive"
 * Son of Sardaar
 * "Rani Tu Mein Raja", "Tu Bichdan Kahndi Ai"
 * Housefull 2
 * All songs
 * Rowdy Rathore
 * "Chinta Ta Ta Chita Chita", "Chikni Kamar Pe Teri Mera Dil Fisal Gaya", "Aa Re Pritam Pyare", "Chamak Challo Chel Chabeli", "Chandaniya", "Tera Ishq Bada Teekha"; co-lyricist Faaiz Anwar
 * rowspan=3| 2013
 * Krrish 3
 * All songs
 * Dhoom 3
 * "Malang Malang", "Dhoom Machale Dhoom"
 * Himmatwala
 * "Bum Pe Laat", "Dokha Dokha", co-lyricist Indeevar, Mayur Puri
 * rowspan=4| 2014
 * Action Jackson
 * "Dhoom Dhaam", "Gangster Baby", "Punjabi Mast", "Chichora Piya"
 * Humshakals
 * "Caller Tune", "Look Into My Eyes"
 * The Xposé
 * "Dard Dilo Ke", "Hai Apna Dil Toh Awaara", "Surroor", "Sheeshe Ka Samundar"
 * Jai Ho
 * "Tere Naina Maar Hi Daalenge"
 * rowspan="3" |2016
 * Ishq Forever
 * All songs
 * Teraa Surroor
 * "Main Woh Chaand", "Bekhudi", "Wafa Ne Bewafai"
 * Sanam Teri Kasam
 * "Sanam Teri Kasam", "Kheech Meri Photo", "Bewajah", "Haal-E-Dil"
 * rowspan="2"|2017
 * Irada
 * rowspan=2| All songs
 * The Rally
 * 2018
 * Marudhar Express
 * "Balma Aise Na Nikhle"
 * rowspan="3"|2019
 * Housefull 4
 * "Ek Chumma"
 * Dabangg 3
 * Awaara Along with Sajid Khan
 * The Body
 * Main Janta Hoon, Rom Rom, Rom Rom Version 2, Jhalak Dikhlaja Reloaded (Recreated version of the song of the same titles written by Sameer from Aksar)
 * rowspan="3"|2020
 * Sab Kushal Mangal
 * rowspan=2|All songs
 * Guns of Banaras
 * Coolie No. 1
 * "Husnn Hai Suhana", "Main Toh Raste Se Ja Raha Tha" (Recreated versions of the songs of the same titles written by Sameer from Coolie No. 1)
 * 2021
 * Hungama 2
 * All songs except for "Chura Ke Dil Mera"
 * rowspan=2|
 * Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2
 * "Title Song" along with Mandy Gill, "Ami Je Tomar" (Recreated versions of the songs of the same titles written by Sameer from Bhool Bhulaiyaa)
 *  sikandar
 *  Bhool Bhulaiya 3
 *  Sank
 *  Andaz 2
 *  Housefull 5
 * "Malang Malang", "Dhoom Machale Dhoom"
 * Himmatwala
 * "Bum Pe Laat", "Dokha Dokha", co-lyricist Indeevar, Mayur Puri
 * rowspan=4| 2014
 * Action Jackson
 * "Dhoom Dhaam", "Gangster Baby", "Punjabi Mast", "Chichora Piya"
 * Humshakals
 * "Caller Tune", "Look Into My Eyes"
 * The Xposé
 * "Dard Dilo Ke", "Hai Apna Dil Toh Awaara", "Surroor", "Sheeshe Ka Samundar"
 * Jai Ho
 * "Tere Naina Maar Hi Daalenge"
 * rowspan="3" |2016
 * Ishq Forever
 * All songs
 * Teraa Surroor
 * "Main Woh Chaand", "Bekhudi", "Wafa Ne Bewafai"
 * Sanam Teri Kasam
 * "Sanam Teri Kasam", "Kheech Meri Photo", "Bewajah", "Haal-E-Dil"
 * rowspan="2"|2017
 * Irada
 * rowspan=2| All songs
 * The Rally
 * 2018
 * Marudhar Express
 * "Balma Aise Na Nikhle"
 * rowspan="3"|2019
 * Housefull 4
 * "Ek Chumma"
 * Dabangg 3
 * Awaara Along with Sajid Khan
 * The Body
 * Main Janta Hoon, Rom Rom, Rom Rom Version 2, Jhalak Dikhlaja Reloaded (Recreated version of the song of the same titles written by Sameer from Aksar)
 * rowspan="3"|2020
 * Sab Kushal Mangal
 * rowspan=2|All songs
 * Guns of Banaras
 * Coolie No. 1
 * "Husnn Hai Suhana", "Main Toh Raste Se Ja Raha Tha" (Recreated versions of the songs of the same titles written by Sameer from Coolie No. 1)
 * 2021
 * Hungama 2
 * All songs except for "Chura Ke Dil Mera"
 * rowspan=2|
 * Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2
 * "Title Song" along with Mandy Gill, "Ami Je Tomar" (Recreated versions of the songs of the same titles written by Sameer from Bhool Bhulaiyaa)
 *  sikandar
 *  Bhool Bhulaiya 3
 *  Sank
 *  Andaz 2
 *  Housefull 5
 * rowspan=2|All songs
 * Guns of Banaras
 * Coolie No. 1
 * "Husnn Hai Suhana", "Main Toh Raste Se Ja Raha Tha" (Recreated versions of the songs of the same titles written by Sameer from Coolie No. 1)
 * 2021
 * Hungama 2
 * All songs except for "Chura Ke Dil Mera"
 * rowspan=2|
 * Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2
 * "Title Song" along with Mandy Gill, "Ami Je Tomar" (Recreated versions of the songs of the same titles written by Sameer from Bhool Bhulaiyaa)
 *  sikandar
 *  Bhool Bhulaiya 3
 *  Sank
 *  Andaz 2
 *  Housefull 5
 *  Bhool Bhulaiya 3
 *  Sank
 *  Andaz 2
 *  Housefull 5