Varun Grover (writer)

Varun Grover
Varun Grover in Stockholm 2024
Varun Grover in Stockholm 2024
Born (1980-01-26) 26 January 1980 (age 44)
Sundernagar, Himachal Pradesh, India
Occupation
NationalityIndian
Alma materIndian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi
Years active2004—present
Notable worksMasaan, Udta Punjab, Dum Laga Ke Haisha, Sacred Games, RRR

Varun Grover (born 26 January 1980) is an Indian lyricist, writer and filmmaker. He won the award for Best Lyricist at the 63rd National Film Awards in 2015.[1][2][3] He co-created the political satire group Aisi Taisi Democracy,[4][5] and his debut film, All India Rank, closed the 52nd Rotterdam International Film Festival, in 2023.[6] Grover also performs stand-up comedy, writes poetry and acts.[7]

  1. ^ "63rd National Film Awards" (PDF). Directorate of Film Festivals. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 December 2017. Retrieved 13 February 2018.
  2. ^ Pal, Divya (28 March 2016). "National Award winning lyricist Varun Grover recalls initial reactions to 'Moh Moh Ke Dhaage'". Retrieved 13 February 2018.
  3. ^ "Varun Grover (Civil 2003) wins award as Best Lyricist at 63rd National Film Awards 2016". Retrieved 13 February 2018.
  4. ^ "The worst time for comedy is the best time for comedy: Varun Grover". India Today. 25 March 2016. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
  5. ^ "Varun Grover on adapting Sacred Games, and why pro-establishment comedy is against Indian culture". Firstpost. 5 September 2019. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
  6. ^ "All India Rank | IFFR". iffr.com. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  7. ^ "Vinod Kambli was reduced to his assumed ('lowest') caste identity". 12 July 2020.

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