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Prasoon Joshi (born 16 September 1971) is an renowned Indian lyricist, screenwriter and ad-guru. He is current CEO of McCann World group India and Chairman (Asia Pacific), a subsidiary of global marketing firm McCann Erickson. He is also a writer and poet, mainly in Hindi and English languages. He has received Padma Shri in 2015, Filmfare Best Lyricist Award three times, twice consecutively: in 2007 and 2008 and again in 2014 for Hindi movie Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. Prasoon has also received the National Film Award for Best Lyrics twice, once for his work in Taare Zameen Par (2007), and Chittagong (2013). He has been awarded Padma Shri by Government of India for his contribution towards the field of Arts, Literature and Advertising in 2015.
Prasoon Joshi spent his earliest years in Almora, in north Indian state of Uttarakhand (then part of Uttar Pradesh). His father, D.K. Joshi, served as a PCS officer with the Civil Service of the state government and later became the additional director of the state's Education Service. These early years all across the northern India – and spending time in places like Almora, Nainital (where his extended family and relatives still live), Tehri, Chamoli Gopeshwar, and later Rampur, Meerut and Dehradun – gave Prasoon a remarkable feel for the real Indian pulse that he is now celebrated for in his lyrics and advertising. His mother, Sushma Joshi, a lecturer in political science, performed for the All India Radio for over three decades. His parents are qualified classical vocalists and daily home life for the young Prasoon was marked with academic discipline, a rich vein of the artistic life and a strong sense of music and culture.
Ubhaan Allaah Subhaan Allah Subhaan Allah Subhaan Allah... (2)
Chaand Sifarish Jo Karta Hamari Deta Woh Tumko Bata
Sharm-O-Haya Pe Parde Gira Ke Karni Hain Hamko Khata
Zidd Hain Ab Toh Hain Khud Ko Mitana Hona Hain Tujhmein Fanaa
Chaand Sifarish Jo Karta Hamari Deta Woh Tumko Bata
Sharm-O-Haya Pe Parde Gira Ke Karni Hain Hamko Khata
Teri Adaa Bhi Hain Jhonke Wali Chhu Ke Gujar Jaane De
Teri Lachak Hain Ke Jaise Daali Dil Mein Utar Jaane De
Aaja Baahon Mein Karke Bahana Hona Hain Tujhmein Fanaa
Chaand Sifarish Jo Karta Hamari Deta Woh Tumko Bata
Sharm-O-Haya Pe Parde Gira Ke Karni Hain Hamko Khata
Subhaan Allaah Subhaan Allaah Subhaan Allah Subhaan Allah... (2)
Hain Jo Iraaden Bata Doon Tumko Sharma Hi Jaaogi Tum
Dhadakanen Jo Suna Doon Tumko Ghabraa Hi Jaaogi Tum
Hamko Aata Nahi Hain Chhupana Hona Hain Tujhmein Fanaa
Chaand Sifarish Jo Karta Hamari Deta Woh Tumko Bata
Sharm-O-Haya Pe Parde Gira Ke Karni Hain Hamko Khata
Zidd Hain Ab Toh Hain Khud Ko Mitana Hona Hain Tujhmein Fanaa