Shailender Singh Sodhi

Based in Mumbai

Specialise in: Poet and film lyricist

Writes in: Hindi, Punjabi, Haryanvi, Urdu-inflected styles

Notable Commercial Work: Wildcraft — campaign anthem “Hain Taiyaar Hum”

Feature Films/Web Series: Dev.D (2009), Udta Punjab (2016), Manmarziyaan (2018), Veere Di Wedding, Phillauri, Shahid, Jersey, Pippa, Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat

Accolades: Critical acclaim and award nominations for Dev.D and Udta Punjab soundtracks

Additionally: Background in theatre; assisted Gulzar; served as a Censor Board member

Social Media Handles:

• Instagram - @apunshellee