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Anu Malik

Anwar Sardaar Malik better known as Anu Malik is an Indian music director and singer who works predominantly in the Hindi film and music industries. He has composed music and sang for over 350 different kinds of films and is a recipient of numerous awards and nominations. He was also a judge on reality television show Indian Idol.

Anu, who is known as one of the mega music composers of the 90s in India, made his debut as a music composer in 1980 with the film Hunterwali 77. After working as a composer in a good number of movies like Aasmaan (1984), Mard (1985), Begaana (1986), Insaniyat Ke Dushman (1987), Toofan (1989), Awaargi (1990), Ramgarh Ke Sholay (1991), and Laat Saab (1992), he came into prominence after winning the Filmfare Award for Best Music Director for his work in 1993 movie Baazigar. Most of his productions have done well commercially also.

NOTABLE WORKS:

Anu was nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Music Director for his work in 1984 movie Sohni Mahiwal and in 1994 movie Main Khiladi Tu Anari, and again for his work in 1995 movie Akele Hum Akele Tum. His next nomination was for 1997 movie Border, followed by another for 1998 movie Soldier. His work in the 1999 movies Haseena Maan Jaayegi and Biwi No.1 earned him another two nominations. But the year 2000 proved very successful for him as he won two awards and two nominations.

Starting off with nominations, Anu was nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Music Director for 2000 movies Fiza and Josh, and then he won the National Film Award for Best Music Direction and Filmfare Special Award for his work in movie Refugee.

2001 TO 2015:

Anu's work in 2001 movie Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai earned him yet another nomination for Filmfare Award for Best Music Director, and it was followed by a Screen Award for Best Music Director nomination for his work in 2003 movie Munnabhai MBBS, and a Filmfare Award for Best Music Director nomination for LOC: Kargil. His next nominations came for his work in 2004 movies Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (Screen Award for Best Music Director) and Murder (Filmfare Award for Best Music Director). He did win Filmfare Award for Best Music Director for his work in Main Hoon Na.

In 2006, Anu worked in the movie Jaan-E-Mann and received a nomination for Screen Award for Best Music Director. Then he won the Zee Cine Award for Best Music Director for the song Moh Moh Ke Dhaage from the 2015 movie Dum Laga Ke Haisha.

PERSONAL LIFE:

Anu Malik was born on November 2, 1960 in Mumbai, Maharashtra to veteran music director Sardar Malik and Kausar Jahan Malik, and he has two brothers. He is married to Anju Malik and has two daughters with her.

CONTROVERSIES:

Anu was accused by Pakistani Qawwali musician Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan of copying some of his songs, including Mera Piya Ghar Aaya in Yaarana (1995). Anu claimed that he loved Khan's music and was actually showing admiration by using his tunes.

In October 2018, in the wake of the #MeToo movement in India, Anu Malik was accused of sexual harassment by singers Shweta Pandit, Sona Mohapatra and Neha Bhasin. Anu denied the allegations but the public backlash resulted in him stepping down as a judge on the Indian Idol show.

SOCIAL:

Anu Malik keeps his followers updated through Twitter - Anu Malik/@The_AnuMalik, and Instagram - Anu Malik/@anumalikmusic.

Anu Malik Sexual Harassment Case: Sona Mohapatra Lashes Out at NCW, Says 'Felt Like I Was Criminal'
India.com Entertainment Desk | January 17, 2020 9:42 PM IST
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Anu Malik Sexual Harassment Case: Sona Mohapatra Lashes Out at NCW, Says 'Felt Like I Was Criminal'
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NCW Gives Anu Malik a Clean Chit in Sexual Harassment Case Due to 'Lack of Communication/Substantial Evidence'
India.com Entertainment Desk | January 17, 2020 8:55 PM IST
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NCW Gives Anu Malik a Clean Chit in Sexual Harassment Case Due to 'Lack of Communication/Substantial Evidence
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Anu Malik Speaks on Quitting Indian Idol 11 Following #MeToo Allegations, Says 'Channel Wanted me Back But I Decided to Take a Break'
India.com Entertainment Desk | November 23, 2019 8:46 AM IST
After much hullaballoo about his rehabilitation on Indian Idol 11, music composer Anu Malik left the...
Anu Malik Speaks on Quitting Indian Idol 11 Following #MeToo Allegations, Says 'Channel Wanted me Back But I
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Sona Mohapatra Reacts on Anu Malik Stepping Down From Indian Idol, Says It's a 'Symbolic Victory'
IANS | November 21, 2019 11:43 PM IST
Singer Sona Mohapatra on Thursday said that she considers music composer Anu Malik's stepping down a...
Sona Mohapatra Reacts on Anu Malik Stepping Down From Indian Idol, Says It's a 'Symbolic Victory'
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Tanushree Dutta Slams Neha Kakkar For Working With Anu Malik And Not Taking Action Against Contestant Who Forcibly Kissed Her on Indian Idol 10
India.com Entertainment Desk | November 19, 2019 8:53 AM IST
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#MeToo: Anu Malik Denies Sexual Misconduct Allegations, Threatens Legal Action
PTI | November 14, 2019 10:49 PM IST
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#MeToo: Anu Malik Denies Sexual Misconduct Allegations, Threatens Legal Action
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Sona Mohapatra Clarifies Her Tweet For Tendulkar After Questioning #MeToo Accused Anu Malik's Entry in Indian Idol 11
India.com Entertainment Desk | November 1, 2019 8:08 PM IST
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Sachin Tendulkar Upsets Sona Mohapatra For Praising Contestants on Indian Idol Season 11- Read Details Here
IANS | November 1, 2019 1:45 PM IST
Singer Sona Mohapatra has called out cricketing idol Sachin Tendulkar for praising talented young co...
Sachin Tendulkar Upsets Sona Mohapatra For Praising Contestants on Indian Idol Season 11- Read Details Here
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Another #MeToo Accusation on Anu Malik? Nai Jaana Fame Singer Neha Bhasin Calls Him 'Ugly Pervert'
India.com Buzz Desk | November 1, 2019 12:32 AM IST
Coming out in support of Bollywood singer Sona Mohapatra after she slammed singer-composer Anu Malik...
Another #MeToo Accusation on Anu Malik? Nai Jaana Fame Singer Neha Bhasin Calls Him 'Ugly Pervert'
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Contestant Kisses Neha Kakkar on Indian Idol 11, Anu Malik-Aditya Narayan Left Shocked - Viral Video
India.com Entertainment Desk | October 19, 2019 5:34 PM IST
Singers Neha Kakkar, Vishal Dadlani and Anu Malik have teamed up once again to judge the latest seas...
Contestant Kisses Neha Kakkar on Indian Idol 11, Anu Malik-Aditya Narayan Left Shocked - Viral Video
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Anu Malik Shoots For Indian Idol Promo After Being Accused of Sexual Harassment by Many Women Under #MeToo
India.com Entertainment Desk | September 9, 2019 7:34 AM IST
Singer and musician Anu Malik, who was accused of sexual harassment by many women during #MeToo move...
Anu Malik Shoots For Indian Idol Promo After Being Accused of Sexual Harassment by Many Women Under #MeToo
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Sona Mohapatra Reminds All That Anu Malik Was Called a 'Paedophile' as he Gears up to Judge a Kids Show
India.com Entertainment Desk | August 1, 2019 7:48 PM IST
Singer Sona Mohapatra has once again taken to social media to slam singer-composer Anu Malik. The la...
Sona Mohapatra Reminds All That Anu Malik Was Called a 'Paedophile' as he Gears up to Judge a Kids Show
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Amaal Mallik Says 'I am Not Anu Malik, I am a New Mallik' When Asked How he Reviews Contestants on Reality Show
IANS | February 2, 2019 9:25 AM IST
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Anu Malik #MeToo Case: Amaal Mallik Says 'There Would be Reason Behind Sona Mohapatra's Allegations' Against His Uncle
India.com Entertainment Desk | February 1, 2019 12:39 PM IST
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Sonu Nigam Slammed For Supporting Anu Malik by Sona Mohapatra, Tells Her Every Issue Does Not Need Quarrelling Over
India.com Entertainment Desk | December 20, 2018 4:46 PM IST
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Alisha Chinai Reacts to Sexual Allegations Against Anu Malik, Says Every Word Said And Written About Him is True
India.com Entertainment Desk | October 22, 2018 11:24 AM IST
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Alisha Chinai Reacts to Sexual Allegations Against Anu Malik, Says Every Word Said And Written About Him is T
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Shweta Pandit Reacts After Anu Malik Asked to Step Down as Judge, Says I Applaud Makers of Indian Idol For Supporting MeToo
India.com Entertainment Desk | October 21, 2018 4:15 PM IST
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#MeToo: Music Composer And Singer Anu Malik Asked to Step Down From Indian Idol 10 as a Judge Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations
India.com Buzz Desk | October 21, 2018 1:11 PM IST
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#MeToo: After Sona Mahapatra And Shweta Pandit Two More Women Accuse Anu Malik of Sexual Misconduct
India.com Entertainment Desk | October 20, 2018 4:14 PM IST
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#MeToo: After Sona Mahapatra And Shweta Pandit Two More Women Accuse Anu Malik of Sexual Misconduct
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