Payam Sayeedi was an Indian lyricist and poet known for writing Hindi film songs, romantic compositions, and ghazals. His songwriting career includes work from the 1980s through the 2000s, and his lyrics appeared in Hindi films as well as non-film music and ghazal albums. HindiGeetMala currently lists more than 40 songs credited to him.
Sayeedi worked with several prominent music composers and playback singers. His film credits include songs from Kala Bazar (1989), Jurm (1990), Do Pal (1991), Begunaah (1991), Ye Hai Ghar Ki Mahabharat (1992), Lambu Dada (1992), Deewangee (1993) and Aisa Kyon Hota Hai (2006).
He also contributed lyrics to ghazal and album recordings associated with artists such as Jagjit Singh. His writing is particularly represented by romantic, emotional and poetic compositions.Payam Sayeedi established himself as a lyricist in Hindi cinema during the 1980s. One of his early documented film credits is Daku Hasina (1987), followed by Kala Bazar (1989), where he worked with music director Rajesh Roshan.
During the late 1980s and early 1990s, he wrote songs for several Hindi films. His credits include Pahunche Huwey Log (1986), Daku Hasina (1987), Kala Bazar (1989), Jurm (1990), Do Pal (1991), Begunaah (1991), Ye Hai Ghar Ki Mahabharat (1992) and Lambu Dada (1992).
Among his notable collaborations were songs composed by Rajesh Roshan, Kalyanji-Anandji, Lalit Sen and other music directors. He also wrote lyrics for ghazal-oriented recordings, including works associated with Jagjit Singh.
His later credits include the 2006 film Aisa Kyon Hota Hai, for which he was credited alongside Sayeed Qadri and Tauseef Akhtar. Songs such as “Ishq Huwa Hai Huwa Hai” carry his lyricist credit.