{{Short description|Indian lyricist, screenwriter, composer, director, singer, and producer}} {{Use dmy dates|date=May 2014}} {{Use Indian English|date=May 2014}} {{Infobox person | name = Sandeep Nath | image = Sandeep bhai.png | alt = Sandeep Nath | caption = Sandeep Nath at Delhi Poetry Festival - Season II on 12 January 2014 New Delhi | birth_name = | birth_date = <!-- {{Birth date and age|df=yes|YYYY|MM|DD}} --> | birth_place = Uttar Pradesh, India | death_date = <!-- {{Death date and age|df=yes|YYYY|MM|DD|YYYY|MM|DD}} (death date then birth date) --> | death_place = | website = http://www.sandeepnath.in/ | occupation = Lyricist, screenwriter, composer, director, singer, and producer. }}
'''Sandeep Nath''' is a Bollywood lyricist, screenwriter, composer, director, singer, and producer.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lyricist Sandeep Nath - Creating Magic with Words |url=https://www.sbs.com.au/language/hindi/en/podcast-episode/lyricist-sandeep-nath-creating-magic-with-words/hkknpoyzj |access-date=2026-01-05 |website=SBS Language |language=en}}</ref>
He started his literary career as a poet and singer at the age of eighteen. He has completed two books, ''Mujhko Kuch Bhi Naam Doh'' (a collection of Hindi poetry) and ''Darpan Ab Bhi Andha Hai'' (a collection of Ghazals). His poetry has been selected in ''Kabita Parabasey'', an anthology of Bengali poems written by the poets from outside Bengal and published by Bangiya Maitri Samiti Mumbai.
During his Indian film career, he wrote lyrics for more than eighty well known Bollywood films, he is most known for his work in films like Madhur Bhandarkar's ''Page 3'' (2005) and ''Corporate'' (2006), Sanjay Leela Bhansali's ''Saawariya'' (2007), Tigmanshu Dhulia's ''Paan Singh Tomar (film)'' (2012)<ref>{{cite news |title=Travelling Ink|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Travelling-Ink/583772 |publisher=Indian Express |date=24 February 2010}}</ref> and ''Bullet Raja'', Mohit Suri's ''Aashiqui 2'' (2013), Rohit Shetty's ''Singham Returns'' (2014), Bhushan Patel's ''ALONE'' (2015), Vikramjit Singh's ''Roy'' (2015), Deepak Tijori's ''Do lafzon ki kahani'' (2016), Tigmanshu Dhulia's ''Raag Desh'' (2017), and ''Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster 3'' (2018), Bhushan Patel's ''Amavas'' (2019), and Rajiv Ruia's ''Ghunghat'' (2026).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hindi Song 2020 'Rangrez' Sung By Sandeep Nath |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/hindi/hindi-song-2020-rangrez-sung-by-sandeep-nath/videoshow/74809508.cms |access-date=2026-01-05 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=IANS |date=2025-09-15 |title=Ravi Bhatia reveals why filming the song 'Hum Sirf Musafir Hain' from 'Vijeyta' touched him deeply |url=https://ianslive.in/ravi-bhatia-reveals-why-filming-the-song-hum-sirf-musafir-hain-from-vijeyta-touched-him-deeply--20250915181504 |access-date=2026-01-05 |website=IANS News |language=en}}</ref>
==Early life and education== Sandeep Nath was born and brought up in a Bengali family in Uttar Pradesh. Sandeep Nath is a Law graduate. He studied in different cities of Uttar Pradesh India as Prayagraj, Kanpur, Moradabad, Dhampur, and Chandpur. He worked as guest faculty for master classes in filmmaking at PDFTI.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2014-01-11 |title=Lyricist Sandeep Nath visits Delhi |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/lyricist-sandeep-nath-visits-delhi/articleshow/28640666.cms? |access-date=2026-01-05 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
==Screenwriting== He began his screenwriting career with television dramas such as ''Afsar Bitiya'' (''Zee TV'') and ''Ek Ghar Banaunga'' (''Star Plus''). In 2025, he expanded his portfolio with the films ''Love Karu Yaaa Shaadi'' and ''Vijeyta'', serving as both screenwriter and music director for both projects.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |title=Vijeyta – Official Trailer {{!}} Ravi Bhatia, Bharti Awasthi, Gyan Prakash {{!}} Rajiv S Ruia {{!}} Sandeep Nath {{!}} Video Trailer - Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/videos/movie-promos/vijeyta-official-trailer-ravi-bhatia-bharati-awasthi-gyan-prakash-rajiv-s-ruia-sandeep-nath/ |access-date=2026-01-05 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Komparify.com |title=Watch Movies starring Sandeep Nath online, stream in HD. |url=https://www.komparify.com/entertainment/actor/sandeep-nath |access-date=2026-01-05 |website=komparify.com}}</ref>
==Books== ''Mujhko Kuch Bhi Naam Do'' – A collection of Hindi poetries (1997)<br> ''Darpan Ab Bhi Andha Hai'' – A collection of Hindi ghazals (1998)<br> ''Musings: Mosaic'' – Featured 53 poets in total.<br> ''Inklinks'' – Featured 153 poets in total.
==Selected filmography== * ''Bhoot'' (2003) * ''Paisa Vasool'' (2004) * ''Ek Hasina Thi'' (2004) * ''Rakht'' (2004) * ''Agnipankh'' (2004) * ''James'' (2005) * ''Page 3'' (2005) * ''Sarkar'' (2005) * ''Corporate'' (2006) * ''Game'' (2006) * ''Katputtli'' (2006) * ''Risk'' (2007) * ''Undertrial'' (2007) * ''Saawariya'' (2007) * ''Sarkar Raj'' (2008) * ''Phoonk'' (2008) * ''Fashion'' (2008) * ''Zor Lagaa Ke...Haiya'' (2009) * ''Jail'' (2009) * ''Fox'' (2009) * ''Accident on Hill Road'' (2009) * ''Kandahar'' (2010) * ''Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster'' (2011) * ''I am Singh'' (2011) * ''Naughty @ 40'' (2011) * ''Ghost'' (2012) * ''Ata Pata Laapata'' (2012) * ''Sadda Adda'' (2012) * ''Paan Singh Tomar'' (2012) * ''Dee Saturday Night'' (2013) * ''Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster Returns'' (2013) * ''Aashiqui 2'' (2013) * ''Bullet Raja'' (2013) * ''Samrat & Co.'' (2014) * ''Singham Returns'' (2014) * ''Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami'' (2014) * ''Spark'' * ''Alone'' (2015) * ''Roy'' (2015) * ''Charlie Kay Chakkar Mein'' (2015) * ''Yaara Silly Silly'' (2015) * ''Do Lafzon Ki Kahani'' (2016) * ''Nawabzaade'' (2018) * ''Amavas'' (2019) * ''The Purvanchal Files'' (2023) * ''Gabru Gang'' (2024) * ''Love Karu Yaaa Shaadi'' (2025) * ''Vijeyta'' (2025) * ''Ghunghat'' (2026) * ''Misaal'' (2026)
== Awards and nominations == thumb
{| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year !! Film !! Award !! Category !! Result |- || 2006|| ''Page 3'' || |Stardust Awards || Standout Performance By Lyricist || {{Nom}}<ref>{{cite news|title=Max Stardust awards nominations|url=http://www.mexat.com/vb/archive/index.php/t-113738.html}}</ref> |-
|- || 2008|| ''Saawariya'' || |Stardust Awards || Standout Performance By Lyricist || {{Won}}<ref>{{cite news|title=Winners of Max Stardust awards 2008|url=http://www.naachgaana.com/2008/01/26/winners-of-max-stardust-awards-2008/}}</ref> |-
|- || 2008|| ''Saawariya'' || |Apsara Awards || Best Lyrics || {{Nom}}<ref>{{cite news|title=Nominees of 3rd Apsara Awards|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/bollywood/features/2008/apsara-awards-nominations-170308.html}}</ref> |-
|- || 2014|| ''Aashiqui 2'' || |Zee Cine Awards || Best Lyrics || {{Nom}}<ref>{{cite news|title=ZEE Cine Awards nominations|url=http://www.zeecineawards.com/nominations/|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402181606/http://www.zeecineawards.com/nominations/|archivedate=2 April 2015|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |-
|- || 2014|| ''Aashiqui 2'' || |Mirchi Music Awards || Lyricist of the Year || {{Nom}}<ref>{{cite news|title=Nomination MMA Mirchi Music Awards|url=http://www.mirchimusicawards.com/nomination.php/|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140224011450/http://www.mirchimusicawards.com/nomination.php/|archivedate=24 February 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |-
|- || 2014|| ''Aashiqui 2'' || |Mirchi Music Awards || Listeners choice song of the year || {{Won}}<ref>{{cite news|title=Winners of Mirchi Music Awards|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news-and-interviews/Mirchi-Music-Awards-2013-Winners-List/articleshow/31149918.cms/}}</ref> |-
|- || 2014|| ''Aashiqui 2'' || |Mirchi Music Awards || Listeners choice album of the year || {{Won}}<ref>{{cite news|title=Winners of Mirchi Music Awards|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news-and-interviews/Mirchi-Music-Awards-2013-Winners-List/articleshow/31149918.cms/}}</ref> |-
|- || 2014|| ''Aashiqui 2'' || |Mirchi Music Awards || Album of the year || {{Won}}<ref>{{cite news|title=Winners of Mirchi Music Awards|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news-and-interviews/Mirchi-Music-Awards-2013-Winners-List/articleshow/31149918.cms}}</ref> |-
|- || 2014|| ''Aashiqui 2'' || |15th IIFA Awards || Lyrics || {{Nom}}<ref>{{cite news|title=Nominations - IIFA|url=http://www.iifa.com/nominations-2014/|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140303041123/http://iifa.com/nominations-2014/|archivedate=3 March 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref> |-
|- || 2014|| ''Sunn Raha Hai''' – '''''Aashiqui 2''''' || |GiMA Award for Best Film Song || Best Film Song|| {{Nom}}<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-popular/gima-awards-2014-who-won-what/ |title=GiMA Awards 2014 : Who Won What? |work=Koimoi |date=21 January 2014 |accessdate=5 February 2015 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150205224744/http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-popular/gima-awards-2014-who-won-what/ |archivedate=5 February 2015 }}</ref> |-
|- || 2016|| ''Roy'' || |Mirchi Music Awards || Album of The Year || {{Nom}}<ref>{{cite news|title=Nominations -}}</ref> |-
|- || 2016|| ''Roy'' || |Mirchi Music Awards || Listener's Choice Album of The Year || {{Won}}<ref>{{cite news|title=Nominations -}}</ref> |-
|- || 2021|| ''Aashiqui 2'' || |Winners Hindi 2021 - Mirchi Music Awards || Listener's Choice - Album of the decade || {{Won}}<ref>{{cite news|title=Winners Hindi 2021 - Mirchi Music Awards|url=https://www.mirchimusicawards.com/hindi-2021/winners-hindi-2021/}}</ref> |-
|}
== References == {{reflist|30em}}
==External links== * {{IMDb name|1430447}} * [https://web.archive.org/web/20080510092857/http://bollywoodhungama.com/celebrities/filmography/2941/index.html Filmography] Bollywood Hungama * [http://www.sandeepnath.in/ Official Website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140811093526/http://www.sandeepnath.in/ |date=11 August 2014 }}
{{authority control}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Nath, Sandeep}} Category:Indian lyricists Category:Living people Category:University of Allahabad alumni Category:Hindi-language poets Category:Year of birth missing (living people)