Raj Shekhar is an Indian lyricist and poet. He was born and brought up in Madhepura, Bihar. He made his debut in Bollywood in 2011, when the film Tanu Weds Manu was released as a lyricist. He made his debut in Bollywood with the Hindi movie Tanu Weds Manu, a 2011 Hindi romantic Comedy film directed by Aanand L. Rai and produced by Shailesh R Singh stars R. Madhavan and Kangana Ranaut. In the year 2018, Mr Raj Shekhar was felicitated with the Kavya Samman award by the Delhi Hindi Academy for his work in poetry. It is one of the most prestigious awards given to poets and writers. Also his recent body of work as a lyricist include Uri, Tummad, Hitchi, Veere Di Wedding, Jabariya Jodi, Saand ki Aankh and many others.