𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫 | 𝐒𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫 | 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 Mayur Puri is a versatile Indian filmmaker, screenwriter, and lyricist whose work has significantly shaped contemporary Hindi cinema. With a career spanning over two decades, he has transitioned from a key creative voice at Yash Raj Films to an independent powerhouse, known for penning some of Bollywood's most iconic dialogues and chart-topping songs. Mayur’s breakthrough as a screenwriter came with the global blockbuster Om Shanti Om (2007), directed by Farah Khan. His dialogues for the film, including the legendary "Filmfare Award speech," have become an indelible part of Indian pop culture. He continued his collaboration with Farah Khan on Happy New Year (2014), a screenplay that earned the prestigious distinction of being selected for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences (AMPAS) permanent Core Collection. His writing credits also include the pioneering 3D dance franchise ABCD: Any Body Can Dance (2013) and ABCD 2 (2015), as well as high-octane films like Blue (2009), Prince (2010), and F.A.L.T.U (2011). In a landmark cross-cultural collaboration, Mayur teamed up with global pop icon Ed Sheeran for the Indian rendition of the track "Sapphire," further cementing his status as a bridge between Indian and international music markets. Recognised as a leading expert in localisation, Mayur has been the primary architect for adapting and "Indianizing" major Hollywood blockbusters. He is credited with writing the Hindi dialogues for massive franchises, including: * Marvel Cinematic Universe: Avengers: Endgame, Avengers: Infinity War, and Thor: Ragnarok. * Disney/Pixar: The Lion King (2019) and The Jungle Book (2016), Mufasa: The Lion King As a songwriter, Mayur has penned over 300 songs, delivering massive hits such as: * "Selfie Le Le Re" (Bajrangi Bhaijaan) * "Teri Oar" (Singh is Kinng) * "Lat Lag Gayee" (Race 2) * "Bheegi Bheegi" (Gangster) A staunch advocate for creators' rights, Mayur serves on the Board of Directors at the Indian Performing Right Society (IPRS), where he plays a pivotal role in shaping the landscape for lyricists and composers in India. He also serves as the vice chairperson at Asia Pacific Music creators alliance. Dedicated to nurturing the next generation of talent, he is a prominent educator in the film industry. He serves as a faculty member and mentor at India’s premier film institutes, including: * Whistling Woods International * Anupam Kher’s Actor Prepares He is also the co-founder of Story Circus, a film and theatre production company focused on original storytelling across mediums. - TMDB mini biography by: Ashvin Borad
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Biography from TMDB.
- May 29, 1974 (52)
- Ajmer, Rajasthan, India
- Writer and actor, also producer
- 11 on MovieCove · 31 credits in all
What are Mayur Puri's films like?
Across a limited sample of 4 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.
Themes
What they feel like to watch
Ironic 0 · Wry 0 · Earnest 4
A split, not a type: Light 2 · Serious 1 · Dark 1
Grounded 1 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 1
Gentle 1 · Charged 2 · Intense 1
Steady 2 · Shifting 2 · Whiplash 0
Straight-faced 2 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 0
Slow burn 0 · Even-paced 4 · Relentless 0
Casual 2 · Engaged 2 · Full focus 0
A split, not a type: Easy watch 2 · Affecting 1 · Heavy 1
Resolved 4 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0
Roles they play
- Heroas Bashir in Line of Control (2024)
Moods and endings
AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.
Where can I watch Mayur Puri's films?
As of October 24, 2026, 9 of their 11 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Netflix (7).
Subscription and free streaming for Mayur Puri's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.
Filmography
31 credits, 11 with a MovieCove page.
Metro in Dino(2025)
Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films
Badass Ravikumar(2025)
Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films
Line of Control(2024)
Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Chatrapathi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)
Shehzada(2023)
Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films
Middle Class Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)
Titu Ambani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)
Firdaws (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)
A Flying Jatt (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)
Dishoom(2016)
Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films
Bajrangi Bhaijaan(2015)
Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films
I Love NY (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)
ABCD 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)
Happy New Year(2014)
Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films
Finding Fanny (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)
Jayantabhai Ki Luv Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)
ABCD (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)
Ajab Gazabb Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)
Tell Me O Kkhuda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)
Double Dhamaal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)
F.A.L.T.U. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)
Prince (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)
Billu(2009)
Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films
Kidnap(2008)
Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films
Om Shanti Om(2007)
Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all films
Dhol (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)
Gangster (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)
Fight Club: Members Only (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)
Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai(2002)
Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films
Tere Liye (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)
Lost & Found in Kumbh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)
Career shape
A full career of 30 titles, 29 of them dated from 2001 to 2025.
Film career
- 2007Screen debut· Om Shanti Om
Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.
How do Mayur Puri's films land?
Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 67th percentile, the median of all 11; across a limited sample of 4 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 37th percentile for acclaim.
- 75th and up4
- 50th to 74th3
- 25th to 49th2
- Below 25th2
Shape of the crowd
6 of their 11 titles are Mixed.
- Divisive1
- Crowd Pleaser4
- Mixed6
Reviewers score the dialogue 33/100 and the plot and story 28/100 in their films, across 3 reviewed titles. The element that speaks to their work as a writer.
Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.
Who does Mayur Puri work with?
People who share at least 2 of Mayur Puri's MovieCove titles; Sanjay Gadhvi shares the most, 2.
- Sanjay GadhviShared titles: Kidnap (2008), Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai (2002)See all 2 shared titles with Sanjay Gadhvi
- Pritam ChakrabortyShared titles: Kidnap (2008), Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai (2002)See all 2 shared titles with Pritam Chakraborty
