Anu Malik is an Indian music director, composer, singer, and actor who primarily works in the Bollywood film industry. He was born on November 2, 1960, in Mumbai, India. Malik comes from a musical family, with his father Sardar Malik being a renowned music director as well. Anu Malik started his career in the late 1970s as a music composer and made his mark in the industry during the 1990s and 2000s.

He has composed music for numerous Bollywood films and has delivered several chart-topping hits. Some of his popular compositions include songs from movies like "Baazigar," "Main Hoon Na," "Fiza," "Ishq," "Border," and many more.

Over the years, Anu Malik has won several awards for his music, including Filmfare Awards, National Film Awards, and the prestigious Padma Shri, one of the highest civilian honors in India. He is known for his versatility in composing music across various genres, including romantic melodies, peppy dance numbers, and soulful tracks.