Anwar, an accidental entrant into the Hindi music industry, caught the attention of Roop Kumar Rathod during a chance meeting in Bombay in 1989. Introduced to Mahesh Bhatt, Anwar's impressive Shayari led to a promise from Bhatt to provide a break in the film industry. True to his word, Mahesh Bhatt entrusted Anwar with writing the lyrics for "Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin," a song that became a musical milestone, staying at the top of Cibaca Geetmala for almost two years. This success paved the way for Anwar's contributions to hit films like "Imtihaan" and "Saajan," earning him nominations for Best Lyricist at prestigious awards ceremonies.