Anu Malik has built a public profile as an Indian film director, born on 2 November 1960 in Mumbai.
The name is also commonly spelled Abu Malik and Annu Malik.
As of 2026, he is 65 years old, and his birth date places him under the Scorpio sign.
He has 60 credited works on public record and has been recognised with Filmfare Awards and National Film Award for Best Music Direction.
The sections that follow break down Anu Malik's biography into quick facts, early life, career history, personal life and a year-by-year timeline.
Anu Malik — Early Life, Family and Education
Anu Malik was born on 2 November 1960 in Mumbai, and holds Indian nationality.
He is a sibling of Daboo Malik.
He studied at Mithibai College.
Anu Malik — Career and Professional Work
Anu Malik works primarily as a film director, singer, music director, film score composer and film actor.
He performs on voice.
Anu Malik — Movies and TV Shows
Public databases list 60 screen credits for Anu Malik, spanning 2005 to 2026. That breaks down as 56 as composer, 2 as performer and 2 as cast member.
The most recent on record are Border 2 (2026), Batti Gul Meter Chalu (2018), Sui Dhaaga (2018) and Paltan (2018).
The 45 most recent are listed below, newest first.
| Year | Title | Credited as |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Border 2 | composer |
| 2018 | Batti Gul Meter Chalu | composer |
| 2018 | Sui Dhaaga | composer |
| 2018 | Paltan | composer |
| 2017 | Begum Jaan | composer |
| 2017 | Indu Sarkar | composer |
| 2017 | Qarib Qarib Singlle | performer |
| 2017 | Aazaadiyan | composer |
| 2017 | Woh Subah | composer |
| 2017 | Murshida | composer |
| 2015 | Welcome Back | composer |
| 2015 | Dum Laga Ke Haisha | performer |
| 2013 | Shootout at Wadala | composer |
| 2013 | Aala Re Aala | composer |
| 2012 | Yeh Jo Mohabbat Hai | composer |
| 2012 | Thieves are everywhere | composer |
| 2012 | Angel My Angel | composer |
| 2010 | Hisss | composer |
| 2010 | Toonpur Ka Super Hero | composer |
| 2010 | Rubdoot | composer |
| 2009 | Victory | composer |
| 2009 | Kambakkht Ishq | composer |
| 2009 | Dheeme Dheeme | composer |
| 2009 | Mazaa Aa Gaya | composer |
| 2009 | Maza Aa Gaya | composer |
| 2009 | Lakh Lakh | composer |
| 2008 | Rock On!! | cast member |
| 2008 | Don Muthu Swami | composer |
| 2008 | Good Luck! | composer |
| 2008 | Hastey Hastey | composer |
| 2008 | Ugly Aur Pagli | composer |
| 2008 | Love Story 2050 | composer |
| 2008 | Mission Istaanbul | composer |
| 2008 | Anamika | composer |
| 2008 | Maan Gaye Mughal-e-Azam | composer |
| 2008 | Woodstock Villa | composer |
| 2008 | Aaj Mood Hai Ishqaiyaan | composer |
| 2008 | Jo Gumshuda | composer |
| 2007 | Loins of Punjab Presents | composer |
| 2007 | Undertrial | composer |
| 2006 | Sun Zarra | composer |
| 2006 | Zindaggi Rocks | composer |
| 2006 | Aatma | composer |
| 2006 | Jaan-E-Mann | composer |
| 2006 | My Bollywood Bride | composer |
Anu Malik — Awards and Recognition
He has received 6 documented honours between 2001 and 2005.
They include the Filmfare Award for Best Music Director (2005), the Zee Cine Award for Best Music Director (2005), the Filmfare Special Award (2001) and the Filmfare Awards, alongside 2 others.
| Award / Honour | Year |
|---|---|
| Filmfare Awards | — |
| National Film Award for Best Music Direction | — |
| Filmfare Award for Best Music Director | — |
| Filmfare Award for Best Music Director | 2005 |
| Zee Cine Award for Best Music Director | 2005 |
| Filmfare Special Award | 2001 |
Anu Malik — Family, Marriage and Personal Life
Open public records do not list a spouse for Anu Malik.
He is a parent to Anmol Malik and Ada Malik.
Anu Malik — Net Worth: What Is Actually Verifiable
No audited net-worth figure for Anu Malik is on public record, so none is stated here.
His documented income sources are professional work as a film director, singer, music director, film score composer and film actor.
Why no number? Net-worth totals for public figures are almost never audited. BioStar publishes a figure only when a verifiable source exists, so this page describes income sources instead of guessing a total.
Anu Malik — Career Timeline
- 1960Born in Mumbai.
- 2001Received the Filmfare Special Award.
- 20059 credited releases including Bride and Prejudice and Chehraa.
- 2005Received the Filmfare Award for Best Music Director.
- 2005Received the Zee Cine Award for Best Music Director.
- 200611 credited releases including Sun Zarra and Zindaggi Rocks.
- 200812 credited releases including Rock On!! and Don Muthu Swami.
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Sources and Corrections
Every dated fact on this page comes from structured public records rather than from unsourced reporting. Primary reference: Wikidata Q612167 and the English Wikipedia entry. Records change; if you spot something out of date, please send a correction and we will review it.
