Mayur Puri

Mayur Puri is an Indian screenwriter, lyricist, actor and film-maker working in Mumbai. He wrote songs, screenplays and dialogue for several movies, including Om Shanti Om (2007) starring Shahrukh Khan directed by Farah Khan, where Mayur also did a cameo appearance (as the wanna be Gujju Director of 'Apahij Pyar'[1]). He wrote dialogue for the Farah Khan film Happy New Year (2014).[2] On 17 November 2014 Library of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences selected the screenplay of Happy New Year for its permanent Core Collection.[3]

Mayur Puri
Born
Ajmer, Rajasthan, India
OccupationFilmmaker

Mayur wrote the dialogue for India's first 3D Dance film ABCD: Any Body Can Dance. He also penned the songs for 'ABCD: Any Body Can Dance'. After the success of 'ABCD: Any Body Can Dance', Mayur has written dialogue and songs for the second installment of the franchise ABCD: Any Body Can Dance 2.[4]

Mayur recently directed Firdaws (2017), his first short film that has been doing festival rounds and has been the official selection in over 36 international festivals. Mayur has won 16 International Awards for Firdaws.

Mayur has been one of the game changers responsible for the localization, transcreation and adaptations of various big studio Hollywood films into Hindi translated blockbusters. He has penned the Hindi translation of big-ticket Hollywood films like The Lion King (2019), Avengers – Endgame (2019), Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle (2018), Pirates of the Caribbean – Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017) and Thor Ragnarok (2017) Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019), Orange Is The New Black (2013-19), Jojo Rabbit (2019), Spies In Disguise (2019) and Locke and Key (2020)to name a few. As of now, Mayur is gearing up for his directorial debut.


Early life

Mayur hails from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, where he did most of his education, including a Master of Arts degree from University School of Languages and F.Y. Diploma in Dramatics from the Drama Department of Gujarat College (topped the university)[5]. He spent his early years writing and directing for local theatre and television, and after 8 years of experience, he moved from Ahmedabad to Mumbai in late 1999 and immediately landed a job with Sanjay Gadhvi, an Indian film director as his Chief Assistant Director. From the year 2000, he started writing screenplay and dialogues for films that he was assisting on. During his first year in Mumbai, he also wrote and acted in lead for a Gujarati play: Amastaa Amastaa (2001).

Film career

In 1999, Mayur started in the film industry, by assisting Sanjay Gadhvi. They worked on three films together, one of which was Tere Liye, where Mayur was the chief assistant director. Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai (2002) was next and was Mayur's first as a screenwriter as well. Mere Yaar ki Shaadi Hai was made by Yash Raj Films. He next worked as an associate director on Dhoom (2004), an action film which was a departure from the production house's usual romantic and family-oriented movies.

In 2004, Mayur left Yash Raj Films and worked as an independent screenwriter and lyricist. His first film as an independent was My Name is Anthony Gonsalves, an adaptation of Julius Caesar). It released to a lukewarm response.[6] His big break as a screenwriter came with Om Shanti Om. The dialogues in Om Shanti Om achieved widespread public appreciation, with phrases 'Ek chukti sindoor' and 'Picture abhi baaki hai mere dost' acquiring a cult status upon the release. [7]

Next, Mayur was the creative director for the animation film Jumbo (2008) by Percept Picture Company, where Akshay Kumar voiced the titular character. He co-wrote Blue (2009) which was the first Indian film to be shot extensively underwater[8] in the Bahamas with top technicians from Hollywood.[9] However, the film failed at the box-office. Mayur then wrote the dialogues for Prince, and also had a supporting role as P.K.

In 2009, Mayur took a sabbatical from Bollywood and founded a story-telling institute for young children called Story Circus and conducted a workshop for aspiring film-makers in Goa with the help of Goa University.[10] While he was busy with his activities Beyond Bollywood, Mayur's next hit at the box-office came in 2011 with Remo D'Souza's directorial debut F.A.L.T.U - the screenplay and dialogues for which Mayur had written a few years back.

After one of the sessions in Story Circus, Mayur bumped into Farah Khan who had come to pick her kids. While Mayur was still off Bollywood, Farah's Tees Maar Khan had released and she was starting to script her next project Happy New Year which she offered Mayur immediately. Also, around the same time, Pritam came back to Mayur and offered him to work on the songs of I Love New Year and Race 2. By 2012 Mayur returned to full-time writing with additional dialogue and lyrics of Remo D'Souza's next musical 'ABCD: Any Body Can Dance'. For this film's songs, Mayur collaborated with music director duo - Sachin-Jigar. In 2013 he wrote 26 songs as a lyricist.

Happy New Year released in 2014, the dialogues of the film written by Mayur [11] were very well received. Apart from this, Mayur worked on the script of ABCD: Any Body Can Dance 2. His recent releases as a lyricist are Humshakals, Entertainment, Kick, All is Well and ABCD: Any Body Can Dance 2.

In a TV Interview with Komal Nahata[12] it was indicated that Mayur is working on his directorial debut film which will be announced soon.

Film songwriter

As a songwriter, Mayur has closely worked with composer Pritam on the albums for Race 2 (2013), Singh Is Kinng (2009) and Pyaar Ke Side Effects (2006), Chocolate, Garam Masala, Pyaar Ke Side Effects, Fight Club – Members Only, Singh Is Kinng, Jannat 2, Race 2, Shaadi Ke Side Effects. The latest release is 'Selfie Le Le Re' from Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015) starring Salman Khan.

According to a Times Poll, "Be Intehaan" from the movie Race 2 was ranked as the 7th most Romantic songs of 2013.[13]

Mayur also worked with A. R. Rahman on the songs "Aaj Dil Gustakh Hai" for Blue and "Alive" (Hindi version - Zindagi) for 'Provoked'.[14]

Mayur has collaborated with music directors Sachin–Jigar on ABCD (2013), ABCD 2 (2015) and revamped Zoom (TV channel)'s song called "Turn On" and with Himesh Reshammiya on Kick.

Film director

Mayur recently directed Firdaws (2017), his first short film that has been doing festival rounds and has been the official selection in over 36 international festivals. Mayur has won 16 International Awards for Firdaws.

Ahmedabad Theatre, Commercials, TV shows (including 'DharmYuddh') which was the first Gujarati daily soap (edited and wrote also).

MUMBAI: Tere Liye was the first Hindi Film Mayur started to work as a First Assistant Director. It marked the launch of the Music duos Jeet-Pritam who are now working as independent music composers. The film was entirely shot in Ramoji Rao Filmcity (Hyderabad).

Mere Yaar ki Shaadi Hai was Mayur's first break as a screenwriter. He was also the Chief Assistant Director on the film. It was a light-hearted Romantic Family Drama that was received very well.

Mayur worked as the Associate Director on the first instalment of Dhoom.

Mayur then went on to be a Creative Director on an Animation film Jumbo starring Voice of Akshay Kumar, produced by Percept Picture Company

Beyond Bollywood

Story Circus - In 2010, Mayur founded a theatre production group that creates live theatre and storytelling productions for educational institutions, corporates, and theatre enthusiasts. Read more about Story Circus here.

FilmGoa

In 2011, Mayur started an initiative called FilmGoa - an effort to decentralize the mainstream film-making in India. It aimed to provide training and job support to aspiring film-makers and to facilitate film making activities in Goa. Mayur went on to give orientation lectures in more than 30 colleges in Goa, interacting with over 6000 students during this year long event. Out of hundreds of applicants from all over the country, 85 promising ones were chosen for a yearlong workshop, hosted by Goa University and Goa Tourism Development Corporation.

Mayur also undertakes Corporate Workshops for Middle and Upper Management, the sessions usually focus on creating ‘Brand Ambassadors through Broadcast and Social Media Content’ and ‘Decoding Creativity at Workplace. His clients include Radio Mirchi and Viacom.

For more info on Mayur's work and community initiatives please visit www.mayurpuri.com

Awards and nominations
AwardYearFilmCategoryResult
Filmfare Awards2008Om Shanti OmBest Dialogue Nominated
Li'l Star Awards2008Om Shanti OmBest Dialogue Won
German Public Bollywood Awards[15]2008Om Shanti OmBest Dialogue Won
Star Screen Awards[16]2009Singh Is KinngBest Lyrics – Teri Ore Nominated
Star Guild Awards[17]2014Race 2Best Lyrics – Beintehaan Nominated
Mirchi Music Awards2016ABCD 2Best Lyrics – Chunar Nominated
Feel The Reel International Film Festival[18]2017Firdaws3rd Best of the Fest Award Won
Feel The Reel International Film Festival[18]2017FirdawsAudience Award Won
Feel The Reel International Film Festival[18]2017FirdawsBest Screenplay Nominated
Roma Cinema DOC[19]2017FirdawsBest International Short Film Nominated
Baretower Forge World Film Competition[20]2017FirdawsBest Plot Development - Runner Up Won
Los Angeles Film Awards[21]2017FirdawsBest Fantasy Film Won
Festigious International Film Festival[22]2017FirdawsBest Fantasy Film Won
Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Awards2017FirdawsBest Foreign Film Short Nominated
Top Shorts[23]2017FirdawsBest Fantasy Film Won
Auckland International Film Festival2017FirdawsBest Short Film Nominated
Depth of Field International Film Festival[24]2017FirdawsBest of Show Won
VOB Film Festival2017FirdawsShorts Nominated
Top Indie Film Awards2018FirdawsBest Original Idea Won

Filmography
YearFilmLyricsActorDirectorDialogue WriterAssistant Director / Associate DirectorNotes
2000Tere LiyeYesFirst Assistant Director
2002Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi HaiYesYesChief Assistant Director
Screenplay & Dialogue
2003Fun2shh... Dudes in the 10th CenturyYesLyrics: Dhuan Dhuan
2004DhoomYesAssociate Director
2005ChocolateYesLyrics: Halka Halka, Khalish, Mummy
2005Garam MasalaYesLyrics: Falak Dekhun
2005Ek Khiladi Ek HaseenaYesLyrics: Ishq Hai Jhoota, Yaaron
2006Fight Club – Members OnlyYesYesAdditional Dialogue
Lyrics: Ye Khuda, Chhore Ki Baatein, Fight Club
2006ProvokedYesLyrics: Zindagi[25] (This version of the song Alive was recorded by Shreya Ghoshal but was not featured in the movie or officially released)
2006GangsterYesLyrics: Bheegi Bheegi
2006Pyaar Ke Side EffectsYesLyrics: Tauba Main, Jaane Kya Chahe Mann, Is this love? Dil Tod Ke, Allah Bachaye, Bad Boy
2006Apna Sapna Money MoneyYesLyrics: Paisa Paisa
2006NakshaYesLyrics: U and I
2007Om Shanti OmYesYesDialogue[26]
Role: Gujju Director
2007HattrickYesLyrics: Ek Pal Ne, Rabba Khair Kare, Wicket Bacha
2007SpeedYesLyrics: Hello, Loving You, Tikhi Tikhi, Wanna Wanna
2007DholYesLyrics: All Night Long
2008Singh Is KinngYesLyrics: Bas Ek King, Jee Karda, Teri Ore, Talli Hua, Bhootni Ke
2008My Name Is Anthony GonsalvesYesStory, Screenplay & Dialogue
2008Love Story 2050YesDialogue
2008KidnapYesLyrics: Hey Ya, Haan Ji, Mausam, Meri Ek Ada Shola
2008JumboYesCreative Director
2009BilluYesLyrics: Love Mera Hit Hit
2009BlueYesYesDialogue
Lyrics: Aaj Dil
2009Ek: The Power of OneYesLyrics: Bang Bang
2010PrinceYesYesDialogue
Role: P.K.
2010Toh Baat Pakki!YesLyrics: Jis Din Mera
2011F.A.L.T.UYesDialogue & Screenplay
2011Hum Tum ShabanaYesLyrics: Kaare Kaare
2011Double DhamaalYesLyrics: Chill Maaro
2011Tell Me O KkhudaYesYesDialogue & Screenplay
Lyrics: Someone Somebody, Morchang, Janasheen, Love you Dad
2012Tere Naal Love Ho GayaYesLyrics: Pee Paa, Fann Ban Gayi
2012Jannat 2YesLyrics: Jannatein Kahaan
2012Kyaa Super Kool Hain HumYesLyrics: Dil Garden Garden
2012Ajab Gazabb LoveYesYesDialogue & Screenplay
Role: T2
2013Race 2YesLyrics: Be-Intehaan, Lat Lag Gayee, Allah Duhaayi Hai
2013ABCD: Any Body Can DanceYesYesAdditional Dialogue
Lyrics: Bezubaan, Psycho Re, Sorry Sorry, Chandu Ki GirlFriend, Duhaayi, Kar Ja Ya Mar Ja, Shambhu Sutaya, Sadda Dil Vi Tu
2013HimmatwalaYesLyrics: Thank God It's Friday
2013I, Me Aur MainYesLyrics: Dar-ba-dar
2013Jayantabhai Ki Luv Story[27]YesLyrics: Thoda Thoda, Hai Naa
2013CommandoYesLyrics: Lutt Jawaan, Saawan Bairi, Mungda, Lena Dena
2013IssaqYesLyrics: Issaq Tera(Male), Issaq Tera (Duet)
2013R... RajkumarYesLyrics: Saree Ke Fall Sa
2014DishkiyaoonYesLyrics: Mere Type Ka Nahi Hai
2014Shaadi Ke Side EffectsYesLyrics: Vyah Karke Pachhtaya
2014HumshakalsYesLyrics: Hum Paagal Nahi Hai, Barbaad Raat
2014It's Entertainment[28]YesLyrics: Johnny Johnny, Veerey Di Wedding
2014Kick[29]YesLyrics: Tu Hi Tu, Tu Hi Tu (Reprise)
2014Radio Mirchi SongYesLyrics: Tere Bina Main - Mirchi Song
2014Finding FannyYesLyrics: Shake Your Bootiya
2014Happy New YearYesDialogue
2015Coke StudioYesLyrics: Sawan Mein[30]
2015ABCD: Any Body Can Dance 2[31][32]YesYesDialogue
Lyrics: Bezubaan Phir Se, Bezubaan Phir Se Reprise, Happy Hour, Happy Budday, If You Hold My Hand, Naach Meri Jaan, Tattoo Song, Maayi Teri Chunariya, Hey Gannraya, Vande Mataram
2015I Love NY[33]YesLyrics: Gud Nal Ishq, Halki Halki, Aaja Meri Jaan
2015Bajrangi BhaijaanYesLyrics: Selfie,[34] Chicken Song[35]
2015All Is WellYesLyrics: Tu Mila De[36]
2015Baaki Baatein Peene BaadYesLyrics: Baaki Baatein Peene Baad[37]
2016FursatYesLyrics: Fursat[38]
2016The Jungle BookYesYesHindi Dialogue[39]

Hindi Lyrics: Ye Zarooratein (Bare Necessities:Hindi), Tujhsa Banoo (I wanna be like you:Hindi)

2016Captain America: Civil WarYesHindi Dialogue[40]
2016The Angry Birds MovieYesHindi Dialogue with Taranveer Singh & Akshaye Rathi[41]
2016Finding DoryYesYesHindi Dialogue [42]

Hindi Lyrics: Hum Chaley Ghar (We're Going Home:Hindi), Ghar Wapasi (Migration:Hindi), Tairtey Raho (Just Keep Swimming:Hindi)

2016DishoomYesLyrics: Toh Dhishoom,[43] Janemann Aah[44]
2016A Flying JattYesLyrics: Bhangra Pa[45]
2016MoanaYesYesHindi Dialogue
Hindi Lyrics: Aagey Aagey (Make Way:Hindi), Manzil Meri (How Far I'll Go:Hindi), Tathastu (You are Welcome:Hindi), Shona (Shiny: Hindi), Tu Hi Hai (Who You Are: Hindi), Avey Avey (Avey Avey: Hindi)
2017Ek DafaaYesLyrics: Ek Dafaa[46]
2017RaeesYesLyrics: Dhingana[47]
2017FirdawsYesYesYesDirector
Story, Screenplay & Dialogue
Lyrics: Firdaws (OST)
2017Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No TalesYesHindi Dialogue
2017Thor: RagnarokYesHindi Dialogue
2018Avengers: Infinity WarYesHindi Dialogue
2018Incredibles 2YesHindi Dialogue
2018Ralph Breaks the InternetYesHindi Lyrics: Slaughter Race, Hindi Lyrics: Superstar
2018Mowgli: Legend of the JungleYesHindi Dialogue
2019Avengers: EndgameYesHindi Dialogue
2019The Lion King (2019 film)YesYesHindi Dialogue & Hindi Lyrics
2019 Maleficent: Mistress of Evil Yes Hindi Dialogue
2019 Hona Chaida - Arjun Kanungo Yes Lyrics
2019Orange Is The New Black:All SeasonsYesHindi Dialogue for Netflix India
2019Jojo RabbitYesHindi Dialogue
2020Spies In DisguiseYesHindi Dialogue for Netflix India
2020Locke & KeyYesHindi Dialogue for Netflix India
2020My Neighbor TotoroYesHindi Dialogue for Netflix India
2020Kiki's Delivery ServiceYesHindi Dialogue for Netflix India
2020PonyoYesHindi Dialogue for Netflix India
2020Mira - Royal DetectiveYesHindi Dialogue for Netflix India
2020The WilloughbysYesHindi Dialogue for Netflix India
2020Here We AreYesHindi Dialogue for Netflix India
gollark: There was a message above what I said, but they deleted it.
gollark: ...
gollark: Yes, what of it?
gollark: Also, this is completely orthogonal to programming.
gollark: A "meet"? What software is this using?

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