Masood Saharanpuri

Masood Akhtar Saharanpuri (professionally credited as Masood Saharanpuri) is an Indian screenwriter, dialogue writer, playwright, poet, and lyricist whose creative career spans Hindi cinema, theatre, and literature.Beginning his career in the 1980s, Masood Saharanpuri gained valuable experience working as an Assistant to veteran comedian and character actor Jankidas, whose extensive contributions to Indian cinema provided him with early exposure to the film industry. He subsequently worked as an Assistant to acclaimed writer-director Abrar Alvi, developing his understanding of screenwriting, dialogue, and cinematic storytelling. Distinguished writers Salim Khan, of the celebrated Salim-Javed partnership, and Javed Siddiqui had also served as assistants to Abrar Alvi during earlier periods of their careers.Throughout his professional career, Masood Saharanpuri contributed to numerous Hindi film productions as a dialogue writer, associate dialogue writer, assistant dialogue writer, associate writer, and scenario writer. His film credits include Ram Avtar, Ram Lakhan, Sadak Chhap, Laal Pari, Pyar Ke Kaabil, Dushman Devta, Teri Payal Mere Geet, Kali Ganga, Jaaydaad, Taaqatwar, Ladaai, Aag Se Khelenge, Gola Barood, Ustaad, Jeete Hain Shaan Se, Uttar Dakshin, Parivaar, Dadagiri, Dharti Ki Kasam, and Sanam Bewafa, among others.He maintained a significant professional association with renowned dialogue writer Anwar Khan, contributing to the dialogue development of several Hindi films. His work as an Associate Dialogue Writer on productions including Darpok, Nafrat Ki Aandhi, Jai Maha Kali, and Laal Pari was not individually acknowledged in the films' on-screen credits. These contributions nevertheless formed part of his professional experience and collaborative work in Hindi cinema.During the production of Parivaar(1987), directed by Shashi Lal Nair, Masood Saharanpuri worked as an Assistant Dialogue Writer alongside Anwar Khan. Salman Khan, who subsequently became one of Hindi cinema's leading actors, was also associated with the production as an Assistant Director during the early stages of his career.Among Masood Saharanpuri's individual writing credits is Mere Data Garib Nawaz (1994), for which he received a Scenario Writer credit under the name S. Masood Akhtar. His independent creative work also extends to theatre, including the stage drama Dhongi Baba (1983), for which he served as Dialogue Writer.Beyond cinema and theatre, Masood Saharanpuri remains actively engaged in poetry, lyrics, and socially conscious literary writing. His works explore humanitarian values, moral character, human behaviour, compassion, social harmony, and Khidmat-e-Khalq (service to humanity). He is currently preparing a collection of 100 original poems for publication, reflecting his commitment to literature and the betterment of society. He is also developing several original scripts and screenplays inspired by humanitarian principles and contemporary social issues. Through these projects, he seeks to create thought-provoking narratives that promote compassion, ethical responsibility, meaningful human relationships, and positive social transformation. Masood Saharanpuri is the nephew of renowned film writer Omar Khayyam Saharanpuri, reflecting his family's connection with Indian cinema and literature. With a creative journey spanning several decades, Masood Saharanpuri continues to pursue meaningful storytelling across cinema, theatre, poetry, and literature, combining his professional experience with a commitment to artistic expression, human dignity, and service to humanity.