Anvita Dutt is an Indian lyricist, screenwriter, dialogue writer, story writer, and film director known for her work in Hindi cinema. She began her film career with Yash Raj Films, making her debut as a writer and lyricist with Neal 'N' Nikki in 2005. She later contributed lyrics and dialogues to several popular Hindi films, including Bachna Ae Haseeno, Tashan, Dostana, Pyaar Impossible, Badmaash Company, I Hate Luv Storys, Ra.One, Kahaani, Student of the Year, Queen, Bang Bang!, Phillauri, and Veere Di Wedding.
As a lyricist, some of her notable songs and film contributions include “Chhaliya,” “Laapata,” “Meherbaan,” “Gulaabo,” “Dum Dum,” “Sahiba,” “Naughty Billo,” “The Jawaani Song,” and “Gol Gappa.” Her lyrics have appeared across a wide range of Hindi film soundtracks.Anvita Dutt was born on 20 February 1972 in New Delhi, India. Her father served in the Indian Air Force, because of which she spent parts of her childhood in different military cantonments, including Hindon, Guwahati, Jodhpur, and Saharanpur. Before entering the film industry, she worked in advertising for around 14 years.
Dutt entered the Hindi film industry through Yash Raj Films, where she worked as a lyricist, dialogue writer, and screenplay writer. Her early credits included Neal 'N' Nikki, followed by projects such as Bachna Ae Haseeno, Dostana, Kambakkht Ishq, Housefull, Patiala House, and Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge.
She continued writing lyrics for films including I Hate Luv Storys, Badmaash Company, Ra.One, Kahaani, Student of the Year, Queen, Bang Bang!, Phillauri, Lipstick Under My Burkha, Veere Di Wedding, Shershaah, and Badhaai Do.
Anvita Dutt later expanded into filmmaking. She made her directorial debut with ** Bulbbul (2020), which she also wrote, followed by ** Qala (2022). Both films showcased her work as a writer and director, particularly in period-based storytelling and character-driven narratives. Birth Date: 20 February 1972 Birth Place: New Delhi, India Profession: Lyricist, Screenwriter, Dialogue Writer, Story Writer, Director Years Active: 2005–Present