Manoj Muntashir is well-known as a lyricist, TV script and screenwriter. Appreciated for his beautiful lyrics for Bollywood movies, he was born in Amethi (Uttar Pradesh) as Manoj Shukla. However, he took up the pen name ‘Muntashir’, which means ‘scattered’. He had a breakthrough with the romantic song “Galliyan” from the action-thriller ‘Ek Villain’ (2014) and received positive reviews for the same. Apart from that, he has written songs for various other movies and albums. Here a few of his most well-loved Bollywood movie compositions –
The Lovey-Dovey – “O Humsafar” By Neha Kakkar And Himansh Kohli (2018)
A love song picturised on the erstwhile real-life couple Neha Kakkar and Himansh Kohli, who meet each other in a picturesque location. The slow music video begins from how they first met each on the street, and how they slowly fell in love with each other. The beautiful locations, the chemistry between Neha Kakkar and Himansh Kohli and the soothing melody adds to the beauty of the song.
The Ultimate Romantic Number – Humnava Mere By Jubin Nautiyal (2018)
Nautiyal plays the role of a sketch artist in this music video, who shares a past with the girl he’s drawn in many of his pictures. Being a heartbreak song, the music video takes us through their days of love in Venice. The locations and scenes are carefully chosen, complete with a couple dance amidst street performances. The music video comes back to the present, with a shocking secret in the end. The musical background score is soothing and pure, with the use of electric guitar and flute.
The Dreamy Number – Tera Hua From Loveyatri (2018)
One of the most anticipated movies of the festive season last year, “Tera Hua” was the new romantic anthem of its age. A lighthearted song of love combined with gorgeous music and Atif Aslam’s voice, you can find a blend of modern background tunes. Aayush Sharma and Warina Hussain play the lead roles in the movie, which bring out the much-needed chemistry in the song as well. If you’ve finally managed to confess your love to her this Valentine’s Day, then this song is definitely for you.
The Ideal Love Song – Lae Dooba From Aiyaari (2018)
A magical love song about love, Sunidhi Chauhan’s voice works its beauty into the song. Muntashir’s lyrics are simple and uncomplicated but speak of the feelings of love experienced for the first time. The song is further beautified with a low musical background score with guitars, plucks and percussion instruments. The video is picturised on Siddharth Malhotra and Rakulpreet Singh and consists of gorgeous locations keeping in with the theme of love.
The Charming Romantic Track – Tere Sang Yaara From Rustom (2017)
One of the most loved romantic songs of its time, “Tere Sang Yaara” takes us back to the charm of the late 1950s. The love story between the Indian Naval Officer Rustom Pavri and Cynthia is beautifully depicted in the song, which is sung by Atif Aslam. The music video takes us through their first meeting, romance and marriage which is tested when Rustom is accused of murdering his wife’s lover. The amazing use of the piano and guitar add to the charm of the song.
Manoj Muntashir has composed some beautiful songs in his musical career, and we are eager to see more of his compositions. All of his songs are soft, lyrical and charming, perfectly speaking of love and heartbreak.
