Anu Malik is an Indian music director, composer, and singer. He was born on 2 November 1960 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. His zodiac sign is Scorpio. His father Anwar Sardar Malik was a music director. His mother Kausar Jahan Malik was a homemaker. 

He is married to Anju Malik. They are parents to two daughters Anmol Malik and Ada Malik. 

Anu Malik’s favourites

His hobbies include listening to music and writing songs. 

His favourite actors are Ranveer Singh and Poonam Dhillon. 

Interesting facts about Anu Malik

Anu Malik received his training in music from his father Sardar Malik. 

In the year 1975, Anu Malik started his career as a music director in the Hindi film ‘Hunterwali.’ 

Anu Malik’s first song

His first song as a composer was ‘Zulm O Sitam Par Itrane Wale’ and Asha Bhosle lent her voice to the song. 

He has worked with legendary artists like RD Burman, Ghulam Ali, Mohammed Rafi, Kishore Kumar, and Amit Kumar. 

Gaining recognition

He gained recognition after working as a music director and composer in the 1993 Shah Rukh Khan starrer blockbuster film ‘Baazigar.’

Anu Malik was honoured with the National Film Award for the song ‘Panchhi Nadiyan Pawan Ke Jhonke’ from the 2000 Bollywood film ‘Refugee.’

Anu Malik’s personal life

Some legal cases were filed against Anu Malik in the year 2019, due to which he had to leave the show Indian Idol abruptly. 

His daughter Anmol lent her voice to a song in the 2008 Hindi film ‘Ugli Aur Pagli.’

Anu Malik’s popular films as a music director and composer

Popular films that Anu Malik has worked in are Main Khildai Tu Anari, Akele Hum Akele Tum, Virasat, Border, Ishq, Janam Samjha Karo, Baadshah. Josh, Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega, Fiza, Mujhe Kuchh Kehna Hai, Ashoka, Main Hoon Na, and many more. 

Anu Malik’s famous songs

Some of Anu Malik’s most iconic songs are Ye Kaali Kaali Aankhen, Raat Ka Nasha, Sandese Aate Hai, Raja Ko Rani Se, Main Khiladi Tu Anari, Baadshah O Baadshah, Tumse Milke Dil Ka, Ae Mere Hamsafar, Humko Tumse Pyar Hai, Dil Kehta Hai, Apun Bola, and Chaha To Bahut.