This article provides an in-depth account of the life and career of Manoj Muntashir, a film director. It delves into various aspects of his life such as his early years, age, height, songs list, biography, wiki, family, children, romantic relationships, siblings, net worth, real name, fees per song, interesting facts, occupation, profession, education, qualifications, achievements, awards, photographs, videos, rumors, news, career, Instagram presence, movies, and much more.

Manoj Muntashir Bio/Wiki:

Manoj Muntashir is a celebrated Indian poet and lyricist who has penned lyrics for numerous Bollywood songs. He was born on February 27, 1976, in Gauriganj, Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, under the name Manoj Shukla. However, after relocating to Mumbai, he adopted the moniker Manoj Muntashir. He attended HAL School in Korwa for his primary education and later pursued his graduation from Allahabad University in Allahabad (now Prayagraj).

From an early age, Manoj had a passion for reading and writing and enjoyed composing poetry. He believed that Urdu was an essential component of poetry and thus, learned the language first. He often performed his original poems at the Mushaira and encouraged his friends to accompany him. In 1999, after completing his graduation, he moved to Mumbai to pursue career opportunities. Prior to this, he worked at All India Radio in Allahabad for a meager salary of ₹135.

Upon reaching Mumbai, he met devotional singer Anoop Jalota, who offered him the job of writing hymns. Although he had no prior experience writing hymns, he accepted the job due to financial constraints. His first earnings in Mumbai were ₹3000 for writing bhajans.

Following this, Manoj Muntashir had a breakthrough in his career when a Sony TV official introduced him to Amitabh Bachchan, leading to his opportunity to write lyrics for Kaun Banega Crorepati in 2005. He continued to showcase his talent by writing scripts for popular reality shows such as India's Got Talent, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, and Indian Idol Junior. In the same year, he made his debut in the Bollywood industry by writing lyrics for four songs in the film U, Bomsi n Me.

Subsequently, he gained recognition for his work in films like Budha Mar Gaya, Woodstock Villa, Do Dooni Chaar, The Great Indian Butterfly, Issi Life Mein, Tere Mere Phere, and Yeh Faasle. However, he rose to fame with the song Teri Galiyan from the Bollywood movie Ek Villain in 2014. He further established his success with the songs Tere Sang Yaara from Rustom, Kaun Tujhe from MS Dhoni: The Untold Story, and Dil Meri Na Sune from Genius.

In 2021, his song Lut Gaye became a massive hit with over one billion views on YouTube. Additionally, he wrote the dialogues for Bahubali 2, which set a new record in Indian cinema, with few films able to surpass its success. Apart from his work as a lyricist and writer, Manoj has also appeared as a judge in various television shows.

Why did Manoj Muntashir change his name?

In an interview, Manoj recounted a story from 1997 when he went out in search of tea and heard the word "Muntashir" for the first time on a radio playing at a tea stall. He was immediately drawn to the word and wanted to change his name from Manoj Shukla to Manoj Muntashir. However, he faced the challenge of convincing his father to approve the change.

After pondering over the matter all night, he came up with a plan and had the nameplate of his house changed to Manoj Muntashir. But upon seeing the new nameplate, his father mistakenly thought that Manoj had converted to another religion and was filled with grief.

First Marriage Broke Up:

Manoj recounts that his family had arranged for his marriage and all preparations were made for the auspicious date of 13th May 1997. The wedding cards were printed, but unfortunately, the relationship ended after a two-month courtship. Prior to the wedding, the girl's brother came to meet Manoj and asked about his future plans. Manoj responded that he wanted to pursue a career in writing and would only write songs for the rest of his life. Despite the girl's brother's initial approval, the wedding ultimately fell apart, and the news of the breakup was later announced.

Manoj Muntashir Awards & Achievements:

Manoj Muntashir's exceptional writing abilities have been recognized with several prestigious awards. Among the accolades he has received are The Indian Icon Film Awards, Hungama Surfers Choice Awards, IIFA Awards, Mirchi Music Awards, Uttar Pradesh Gaurav Samman Award for Best Lyricist 2016, Yash Bharti Award, and Zee Cine Awards, conferred upon him by the Government of Uttar Pradesh for his contributions to various songs.

Manoj Muntashir Controversy:

Manoj participated in the IIFA award ceremony in 2017 with a firm belief that his song Teri Mitti, written for the film Kesari, would certainly win a Filmfare Award. However, to his surprise, the Filmfare Committee presented him with the Best Song award for Gully Boy's Apna Time Aayega instead of Teri Mitti, which left him outraged. He vented his frustration on social media and vowed never to attend any awards show again.

Body Measurement & Physical Stats:

In 2023, Manoj Muntashir is 47 years old and is a prominent writer in the Bollywood industry, having written lyrics for numerous popular songs in Bollywood movies. He maintains his fitness by regularly doing light exercises like jogging.

Muntashir stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches, which is equivalent to 173 centimeters, and his body weight is around 75 kg. He follows a proper diet to stay fit and healthy, resulting in his body measurements of 40-30-12. His eyes are brown and his hair is black in color.

Manoj Muntashir Family Members & Their Relationship:

Manoj was born in an ordinary Hindu Brahmin family of Amethi. His entire family believes in Hinduism and worships Hindu deities. His father’s name is Shiv Pratap Shukla and he is a farmer. Manoj’s father used to work in a private company earlier, but he left his job in 1985, due to which his house was facing financial difficulties. Then his mother took care of the circumstances of her family while working as a teacher.

His mother used to get ₹500 a month as a teacher, out of which she used to spend ₹300 on Manoj’s tuition, and out of the remaining ₹200, she used to run the house for the whole month. Manoj is the only child of his parents. Talking about his marital status, he is married and his wife’s name is Neelam Muntashir. They also have a son named Aaru Muntashir.

Parents	Father: Shiv Pratap Shukla Mother: Not Known
Siblings	Brother: NA Sister: NA
Children	Son: Aaru Muntashir Daughter: NA
Wife Name	Neelam Muntashir
Martial Status	Married
Marriage Date	Not Known
Girlfriends / Affairs	Neelam

Manoj Muntashir Net Worth, Income & Salary:

Manoj Muntashir's estimated net worth ranges from ₹15 crores to ₹20 crores, primarily earned through his profession as a Bollywood lyricist. His usual fee for writing song lyrics ranges from ₹10 lakh to ₹15 lakh per song. Additionally, Manoj is also paid over ₹10 lakh rupees for his dialogues in many blockbuster films.

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Some Interesting Facts About Manoj Muntashir:

• Manoj Muntashir was born in Gauriganj, Amethi, India in a middle-class Hindu Brahmin family.
• He studied at HAL School in Korwa and completed his graduation from Allahabad University.
• Since childhood, he had an interest in reading, writing, and composing new poems.
• He worked for All India Radio in Allahabad before moving to Mumbai.
• In Mumbai, he met devotional singer Anoop Jalota, who gave him the job of writing hymns.
• He changed his name from Manoj Shukla to Manoj Muntashir.
• He has been honored with the Yash Bharti Award from the Uttar Pradesh government.
• He is a writer and has written the book Meri Fitrat Hain Mastana.