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He writes in the language of people, their love, their longing, their laughter, their silences.
A Filmfare-winning lyricist and writer, Manoj Yadav has built a distinctive body of work across films, non-film music, advertising and corporate writing. His words have travelled from intimate songs to stadium anthems, from cinema to independent music, always carrying a voice that is simple, rooted and deeply human.
He wrote “De Ghuma Ke,” the official anthem of the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, and has penned songs for Hindi and Marathi films including Piku, Azhar, Nil Battey Sannata, Badla, Ventilator, Paani, Tarla, Thackeray and Aata Thambaycha Naay! His Marathi work has earned him several honours, including his latest Filmfare Award.
His work also extends to films such as Mamangam, Acharya and HIT: The 3rd Case, for which he wrote Hindi lyrics, alongside music for Coke Studio @ MTV, independent and devotional projects. His journey began in advertising, writing memorable campaigns and jingles for major national brands.
Raised in Thane with roots in Azamgarh, his writing carries the fragrance of soil, the warmth of ordinary lives and a deep belief in simple words. Whether writing about love, faith, struggle or hope, he looks for that rare line that feels less written, and more lived.

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877.5 million

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131 tracks
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Itni Si Baat Hain

Itni Si Baat Hain

Apr 7, 2016

314.0 million

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Teri Meri Kahaani

Teri Meri Kahaani

Aug 13, 2018

160.2 million

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Hua Hain Aaj Pehli Baar

Hua Hain Aaj Pehli Baar

Jan 4, 2016

144.6 million

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Har Kisi Ko

Har Kisi Ko

Sep 10, 2013

103.8 million

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Baby Won't You Tell Me

Baby Won't You Tell Me

Aug 26, 2019

35.9 million

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Bezubaan

Bezubaan

Aug 13, 2018

11.1 million

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Ya Re Ya

Ya Re Ya

Aug 31, 2016

10.9 million

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Madari

Madari

Feb 4, 2023

10.8 million

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Saanson Ke

Saanson Ke

Jan 24, 2017

10.6 million

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Har Kisi Ko

Har Kisi Ko

Sep 10, 2013

9.2 million

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