Nizam (lyricist)

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Mohammad Nizam

Born| (1951-10-02)2 October 1951

Sutahat, Cuttack, India

Died| 21 September 2015(2015-09-21) (aged 63)[1]

Bhubaneswar, India

Resting place| Darghaa Bazzar, Cuttack
Nationality| Indian
Alma mater| Mission School, Khrist College
Known for| Odia Lyricist
Spouse| Gulsar Haaraa
Children| 2
Awards| State Movie Award

Mohammad Nizam (2 October 1951 – 21 September 2015) was a lyricist in the Odia movie industry.[2] Nizam's songs appeared in over 160 movies. He was a screenwriter for over 50 movies and television shows, as well as providing scripts for over 70 stage shows.[3]

## Early life

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Nizam was born on 2 October 1951 in Sutaahat, Cuttack; his father was Aasad Naazim. He started as a football player for Odisha and played for ten years.[4] He later received a job in Postal Accounts for his talent in sports.[5]

## Musical career

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Nizam began his career writing songs for the Odia movie Anutap,[6] which included the popular song "Nida bharaa raati madhujharaa janha".[7] Following Anutap, he gained further success with his work for the movies Samar Salim Saaiman, Maanini, and Phula Chandana. Nizam received the Best Singer Award at the State Movie Awards for the movies Rajnigandha (1989),[8] Jeebana Sathee (1997)[9] and Lakshmi Baramma. His first song, "Saharara bati galaani libhi", was telecast on Yuvabaanee programmes from Akashvaani Katak in 1968 and 1969. Nizam used to write devotional songs for Lord Jagannath, otherwise known as "Sala Beg", said film director Sanjay Nayak in 1969.[citation needed]

## Death

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Nizam died on 21 September 2015 while being treated at Apollo hospital. His family claimed that Nazim's body was held for hours after his death to inflate the hospital bill.[10] He was cremated at Dargha Bazar, Cuttack.[11]

### List of movies with his songs

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Movie | Release Year

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Baalungaa Tokaa  | 2011
Chori Chori Mana Chori  | 2011
Hero | 2011
Mana Mora Prajaapati | 2011
Tu Tha Mu Jauchi Rushi  | 2010
Om Namah Sivaya | 2010
Ei Milana Yuga Yugara  | 2010
Mu Kana Ete Kharaap | 2010
Subha Vivaaha | 2010
Don | 2010
Tume Hin Saathee Mora | 2010
Keun Duniaaru Aasila Bandhu | 2009
Dream Girl | 2009
Aare Sathee Aa | 2009
Mate Ta Love Helaare | 2008
Anutap | 1977

## Awards

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* Best singer (State Movie Award)
* Sikandar Award
* Yadumani Das Memorial Talent Award
* National Art Talent Award
* Akshyaya Mohanty Foundation Award

## References

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1. ^ "ରୁଷିଗଲେ ହୃଦୟର ଗୀତିକାର". Sambad 22/09/2015 Bhubaneswar publication page 06. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 22 September 2015.
2. ^ "Lyricist Nizam dies at 62". The Hindu. 22 September 2015.
3. ^ "ପରଲୋକରେ ଶବ୍ଦର ସୌଦାଗର". Prameya 22/09/2015 Page 1. Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 22 September 2015.
4. ^ The Sunday Indian November 2009, Article name: Chittaranjan Chiranjita
5. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 17 January 2018.`{{cite web}}`: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
6. ^ "Famous lyricist of Oriya film industry Nizam in critical state, Orissa Current News". orissadiary.com. 2012. Archived from the original on 18 March 2012. Retrieved 30 June 2012. "He started his career in the year 1977 with Anutap"
7. ^ "Renowned lyricist Nizam dies at 62". Odisha TV. 21 September 2015. Retrieved 21 September 2015.
8. ^ "Orissa State Film Award Winners | Orissa Cinema | Odisha Ollywood". orissacinema.com. 2012. Retrieved 30 June 2012. "Best Lyricist : Nizam (Rajnigandha)"
9. ^ "CinemaSagar » Orissa State Film Award Winners". cinemasagar.com. 2012. Retrieved 30 June 2012. "Best Lyrist : Nizam (Jeevan Sathi)"
10. ^ "Detain cry after Nizam's death". Archived from the original on 23 September 2015.
11. ^ "Odisha's eminent lyricist Nizam passes away at 62". Odisha Sun Times. 21 September 2015. Archived from the original on 2 October 2015. Retrieved 21 September 2015.

## External links

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* Nizam at IMDb
* 75-milestomes-in-odia-film