Gulzar
Awards & Honours
38
Awards Won
5
Honours
2
Rankings
2
Covers
2
Records
Gulzar's achievements are staggering by any measure. His five National Film Awards and 22 Filmfare Awards place him among the most decorated artists in Indian cinema. Internationally, his Oscar and Grammy for 'Jai Ho' made him one of the few Indians to achieve such global recognition. In literature, the Jnanpith Award in 2024 capped a lifetime of poetic excellence. His work continues to inspire new generations of writers and filmmakers.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Padma Bhushan
Third-highest civilian award in India for his contributions to arts.
Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Highest film award in India for lifetime contribution to cinema.
Sahitya Akademi Award
For his short story collection 'Dhuan'.
Jnanpith Award
India's highest literary honor for his body of work.
Asian Walk of Fame Star
Honored for his contributions to entertainment.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Lyricists of All Time
Top 10 Indian Directors
Magazine Covers
Filmfare
1975-06
Gulzar: The Poet of Indian Cinema
The Hindu
2024-01-15
Gulzar: A Life in Words
Records & Feats
Only Indian lyricist to win both an Oscar and a Grammy
Won for 'Jai Ho' from Slumdog Millionaire.
Most Filmfare Awards for Best Lyricist
Won the award 22 times, a record in the category.