The Zee Cine Award Best Lyricist is chosen by the jury and the winner is announced at the actual ceremony.
The award is given in the current year but the winner is awarded for his/her work in the previous year.
| 4 | Javed Akhtar | |
| 3 | Gulzar | |
| 2 | Prasoon Joshi, Amitabh Bhattacharya |
The winners are listed below:-
| Year | Winner | Film | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Brahmāstra – "Kesariya" | ||
| 2020 | Kesari – "Teri Mitti" | ||
| 2019 | Raazi – "Dilbaro" | ||
| 2018 | Raees – "Zaalima" | ||
| 2017 | Sultan – "Jag Ghoomeya" | ||
| 2016 | Dum Laga Ke Haisha – "Moh Moh Ke Dhaagey" | ||
| 2014 | Mithoon | Aashiqui 2 – "Tum Hi Ho" | |
| 2012 | Rockstar | ||
| 2008 | Taare Zameen Par (Like Stars on Earth) – "Maa" | ||
| 2007 | Rang De Basanti – "Masti Ki Pathshala" | ||
| 2006 | Bunty Aur Babli – "Kajra Re" | ||
| 2005 | Swades – "Yeh Jo Des Hai Tera" | ||
| 2004 | Pinjar – "Charka Chalati Hai" | ||
| 2003 | Saathiya – "Saathiya" | ||
| 2002 | Lagaan – "Radha Kaise Na Jale" | ||
| 2001 | Refugee – "Panchhi Nadiya" | ||
| 2000 | Taal – "Ishq Bina" | ||
| 1999 | Kuch Kuch Hota Hai – "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai" | ||
| 1998 | Border – "Sandese Aate Hai" |