Santosh Anand Biography, Age, Songs, Son, Wife, Net Worth & More

Santosh Anand: The Songmaker’s Soul

Santosh Anand Bio/Wiki: Santosh Anand is a famous lyricist and poet from the Indian Bollywood industry. He’s very old now but still remembered for his amazing songs. He was born on March 5, 1929, in Sikandrabad, a place in Bulandshahr district, Uttar Pradesh, about 30 km from Ghaziabad toward Bulandshahr. Back then, India was ruled by the British and wasn’t free yet.

He made a special name for himself with songs that no one can forget. Even at his old age, he shows a love for work. When he was young, Santosh Ji had a bad accident that took one of his legs, leaving him disabled. But he didn’t give up. He wrote many songs that people still sing today. He’s a kind and talented artist who won the Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist two times in his life.

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Santosh Ji started school in Bulandshahr, then moved to Aligarh for more studies. He finished his graduation in Library Science from Aligarh Muslim University. His love for music pulled him to Bollywood. His first film was Poorab Aur Paschim in 1970, with music by Kalyanji-Anandji.

In 1972, he wrote “Ek Pyar Ka Nagma” for the movie Shor. Laxmikant-Pyarelal made the music, and it became the biggest hit of its time. Singers Lata Mangeshkar and Mukesh gave it their voices, and people loved it so much—it’s still hummed today.

In 1974, he wrote songs for Roti, Kapda Aur Makan. Laxmikant-Pyarelal did the music again. The film had “Aur Nahin Bas Aur Nahin” sung by Mahendra Kapoor and a duet, “Main Na Bhoolunga” by Mukesh and Lata Mangeshkar.

He won his first Filmfare Award for “Main Na Bhoolunga.” Then, in 1981, he wrote songs for Kranti. All the songs were super hits, and the film made the most money that year. That same year, he wrote “Tera Saath Hai” and “Megha Re Megha” for Pyaasa Sawan.

In 1982, he worked on Prem Rog, with music by Laxmikant-Pyarelal. Lata Mangeshkar and Suresh Wadkar sang the songs. Santosh won his second Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist for a song from this movie—it was his last one.

Over his career, he wrote 109 songs for 26 Bollywood films. Big singers like Lata Mangeshkar, Mahendra Kapoor, Mohammad Aziz, Kumar Sanu, and Kavita Krishnamurthy sang his words. His songs were in films with actors like Raj Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor, and Manoj Kumar.

In his personal life, Santosh waited 10 years after marriage to have a son. He named him Sankalp Anand. Sankalp married Nandini Anand without telling his dad. Sankalp worked as a lecturer in Criminology and Forensic Science at the Ministry of Home Affairs, teaching IAS officers.

But in 2014, something terrible happened. Sankalp went to a railway station in Mathura, jumped in front of a train, and died with his wife. He left a 10-page note talking about corruption in the Home Ministry, naming top officials and DIGs.

This broke Santosh’s heart, and he faced a lot of pain after that. By 2021, people had mostly forgotten him, and he became weak and helpless. He had no work left. That year, he went on Indian Idol 2021 and shared his sad story.

Everyone listening, including the judges, cried hearing his troubles. Neha Kakkar felt so bad that she gave him ₹5 lakh to help. Santosh looked tired and sad on the show, still asking for work even in his old age. Vishal Dadlani promised to give him some work, touched by his passion and heavy life story.

Real Name	Santosh Anand
Nick Name	Santosh
Profession	Poet and Lyricist
Popular For	Lyricist
Date of Birth	5 March 1929 (Sunday)
Age (as of 2025)	96 years
Birthplace	Sikandrabad, Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh
Hometown	Sikandrabad, Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh
Current Address	Uttar Pradesh, India
College	Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, UP
Educational Qualification	Graduate in library science
Nationality	Indian
Religion	Hinduism
Caste	Brahmin
Zodiac Sign/Star Sign	Pisces ♓
Debut in Filmography	Purab Aur Paschim (1970)

Santosh Anand Age, Height & Physical Stats:

Age (as of 2025)	96 years
Height in Feet	in centimeter: 170 cm in meter: 1.70 m in feet: 5′ 7″ inch
Weight in Kilogram	65 kg
Weight in pounds	143 lbs
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	White

Santosh Anand Family Members & Their Relationship:

Santosh Anand was born into a low-middle-class Hindu Brahmin family. He follows Hindu culture and prays to all Hindu goddesses. Santosh Anand’s father’s name was Amar Singh, who is no longer alive. Santosh Anand’s mother’s name isn’t known—she stayed home and took care of the family.

Santosh Anand is married to Raj Dulari. Santosh Anand had a son named Sankalp Anand. Sankalp worked as a lecturer at the Institute of Criminology and Forensic Science, teaching about crime and science.

But in 2014, Sankalp took his own life along with his wife, Nandini Anand—it was a sad moment for the family. Santosh Anand also has a daughter named Shelly Sharma. She is married to Chandra Mauli Sharma, a well-known journalist who works at a news channel.

Parents	Father: Late Amar Singh Mother: Not Known
Siblings	Brother: Not Known Sister: Not Known
Children/Kids	Son: Late Sankalp Anand Daughter: Shelly Sharma
Grand Daughter	Riddhima Anand (Sankalp & Nandini’s Daughter)
Daughter-in-Law	Late Nandini Anand (Sankalp Wife)
Son-in-Law	Chandra Mauli Sharma (Journalist)
Wife Name	Raj Dulari
Martial Status	Married
Marriage Date	Not Known
Girlfriends / Affairs	NA

Santosh Anand Net Worth, Income & Salary:

There is no data available related to his Net worth, Income, and Salary.

Social Media Handles & Other Contact Details:

Facebook	@TheSantoshAnandLyricist (385k+ followers)
Instagram	Not Known
Twitter	@Santoshanand_ (217 subscribers)
Wikipedia	Santosh_Anand
Email	anandsantosh536@gmail.com santoshanandlyricist@gmail.com
Phone Number	+91 98109 50983 (Santosh Ji WhatsApp No.)
Youtube	Not Known
Website	Not Known

Unique and Unknown Interesting Facts About Santosh Anand:

• He Wrote His First Poem on a Train: When Santosh was a young student traveling from Bulandshahr to Aligarh, he got bored on the train. He pulled out a notebook and scribbled a poem about the fields outside—no one knew then that this quiet moment would lead to songs like “Ek Pyar Ka Nagma” years later.

• He Hid His Disability at Work: After losing his leg in an accident, Santosh worked as a librarian in Delhi before Bollywood. He’d limp to his desk but never told his co-workers why—he’d just smile and say he was “slow today.” That toughness stayed with him forever.

• He Fell Asleep During a Song Recording: One time, while working on a song with Laxmikant-Pyarelal, Santosh dozed off in the studio. He’d been up all night writing, and the music was so calm he couldn’t help it. When he woke up, they all laughed, and the song still turned out a hit.

• He Loved Flying Kites as a Kid: Growing up in Sikandrabad, Santosh was crazy about kites. He’d run across rooftops chasing them, even after his leg got hurt. He says those free-flying kites taught him to dream big, like his songs that soared high.

• He Kept a Secret Diary of Poems: Santosh had a little diary where he wrote poems no one saw—not even his family. He carried it everywhere, jotting down ideas. Some of those hidden lines later became parts of big songs like “Main Na Bhoolunga”.

• He Turned Down a Big Singer Once: Early in his career, a famous singer wanted to change Santosh’s words for a song. Santosh said no—he loved his lyrics too much. The song went to someone else and still hit big, proving his gut was right.

• He sang to His Son as a Baby: When Sankalp was born after 10 years of waiting, Santosh would hold him and hum made-up tunes. He’d make silly rhymes to make the baby laugh—those happy days stuck with him, even after the tough times came.

• He Cried Writing a Happy Song: While writing “Tera Saath Hai” for Pyaasa Sawan, Santosh got teary-eyed—not from sadness, but because the love in the words reminded him of his wife, Raj Dulari. He wiped his eyes and kept going—it’s still a sweet song today.

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