Raj Shekhar

Based in Mumbai

Specialise in: Lyricist

Writes in: Hindi and English, often mixing colloquial local flavors with poetic imagery that enhances cinematic storytelling

Brand Portfolio: Lay's Wafer

Feature Films/Web Series: Tanu Weds Manu, Tanu Weds Manu Returns, Tumbbad, Veere Di Wedding, Hichki and Uri: The Surgical Strike, Qarib Qarib Singlle, Animal, Saand Ki Aankh, Jabariya Jodi, Meenakshi Sundareshwar, and the web series Mismatched

Recognised by/Featured in: Gained attention for lyricism in Animal, especially songs like "Pehle Bhi Main"

Additionally: Started as assistant director; advocates for songwriter credits; performs live poetic sessions; registers lyrics for copyright

Social Media Handles:

• Instagram: @rajshekharis