Manoj Muntashir, lyricist, poetand screenwriter, is celebrating his 47th birthday on Monday. His songs like 'Teri Mitti' from 'Kesari' and 'Galliyan' from 'Ek Villain' havebeen chartbusters.
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'Phir Bhi Tumko Chaahunga'
'Phir Bhi Tumko Chaahunga' from 'Half Girlfriend,' sung by Arijit Singh, is a beautifully penned song that narrates the anguish of a man wronged in love.
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'Teri Mitti'
B Praak's wistful voice upliftedthe song several notches higher,and Mutanshir's words speak volumes about one's undying love for the country, no matter how adverse the conditions may be.
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'Galliyan'
'Galliyan' catapulted Muntashir to national acclaim. The love ballad, sung to perfection by Ankit Tiwari, became an instant rage among youngsters and even an identifier for 'Ek Villain.'
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'Kaun Tujhe'
Muntashir had once said the words, "Kaun tujhe yun pyaar karega jaise main karta hoon" to his son, and not too long after, the words turned into lyrics for a song from 'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story.'