Amitabh Bhattacharya (born 16 November 1976) is an Indian lyricist and playback singer who works in Indian films. He began his career in the 2000's as a playback singer, and gained recognition when he wrote lyrics for Amit Trivedi for Dev.D. He has notably worked with music director Pritam, writing the lyrics for his compositions for Barfi! (2012), Cocktail (2012), Agent Vinod (2012), Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani(2013), Dhoom 3 (2013), Dilwale (2015), Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015), Dangal (2016), Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016), Raabta (2017), Kalank (2019), Chhichhore (2019), Love Aaj Kal (2020), Laal Singh Chaddha (2022), Brahmāstra (2022), Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar (2023), Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023), Dunki (2023), The Great Indian Family (2023), Tiger 3 (2023), and Chandu Champion (2024). He has won the National Film Award for the song "Agar Zindagi" from the film I Am. In his song-writing career he has won the highest number of awards, precisely 9, for the song "Channa Mereya" to date. His lyrics have been variously described as "frillfree" and "smartly worded". (Via Wikipedia)