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Javed Akhtar
Also known as: जावेद अख़्तर, Salim-Javed, Javed Akthar
Biography
Javed Akhtar (born 17 January 1945) is an Indian screenwriter, lyricist and poet. Known for his work in Hindi cinema, he has won five National Film Awards, and received the Padma Shri in 1999 and the Padma Bhushan in 2007, two of India's highest civilian honours. He is considered as one of the greatest screenwriters in the history of Hindi Cinema. Akhtar came to recognition in the duo Salim–Javed, and earned his breakthrough as a screenwriter with 1973's Zanjeer. He went on to write the films Deewaar and Sholay, both released in 1975; they earned a cult following, and had a significant impact in popular culture. He later earned praise for his work as a lyricist, winning the National Film Award for Best Lyrics five times and the Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist eight times.
Personal Info
Known For
Writing
Birthday
January 17, 1945
Age
81 years old
Popularity Score
0.8
Filmography
Batwara 1947
Lyricist
2026Movie
Border 2
Lyricist
2026Movie
Governor
Lyricist
2026Movie
The Roshans
Self
2025TV
Masala Chai with Rahul Mahajan
Self
2025TV
120 Bahadur
Lyricist
2025Movie
Superboys of Malegaon
Lyricist
2025Movie
Angry Young Men
Self
2024TV
Bad Newz
Lyricist
2024Movie
Yudhra
Lyricist
2024Movie
Dunki
Lyricist
2023Movie
The Archies
Lyricist
2023Movie
Kho Gaye Hum Kahan
Lyricist
2023Movie
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
2022Movie
The Master: Shyam Benegal
Himself
2022Movie
Mili
Lyricist
2022Movie
India Shayari Project
Self
2021Movie
Toofaan
Lyricist
2021Movie
Panga
Lyricist
2020Movie
Panipat
Lyricist
2019Movie
Bird of Dusk
(archival footage)
2018Movie
Manto
Abid Ali Abid
2018Movie
Namaste England
Lyricist
2018Movie
Gold
Dialogue
2018Movie
Hanuman Da Damdaar
Valmiki (voice)
2017Movie
Bareilly Ki Barfi
Narrator
2017Movie
TED Talks India
Self
2017TV
Tumhari Sulu
Lyricist
2017Movie
Mohenjo Daro
Lyricist
2016Movie
Shamitabh
Self
2015Movie
Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema
Self
2015Movie
Dil Dhadakne Do
Dialogue
2015Movie
All Night Long
Translator
2015Movie
Jai Ho
self
2014Movie
Nautanki Saala!
Lyricist
2013Movie
Ekk Deewana Tha
Lyricist
2012Movie
The Story of Film: An Odyssey
Self
2011TV
Force
Musical
2011Movie
Aisha
Screenplay
2010Movie
Karthik Calling Karthik
Lyricist
2010Movie
Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey
Lyricist
2010Movie
Luck by Chance
Self
2009Movie
Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye
Judge 1
2009Movie
Billa
Original Story
2009Movie
Wake Up Sid
Lyricist
2009Movie
3 Idiots
Thanks
2009Movie
Luck by Chance
Dialogue
2009Movie
Main Aurr Mrs Khanna
Lyricist
2009Movie
Jodhaa Akbar
Lyricist
2008Movie
Marigold
Lyricist
2007Movie
Billa
Original Story
2007Movie
Don
Screenplay
2006Movie
Umrao Jaan
Lyricist
2006Movie
Indian Idol
Judge
2004TV
Koffee with Karan
Self
2004TV
Lakshya
Screenplay
2004Movie
Lakshya
Dialogue
2004Movie
Lakshya
Story
2004Movie
Kyun! Ho Gaya Na...
Lyricist
2004Movie
Swades
Lyricist
2004Movie
Armaan
Screenplay
2003Movie
Armaan
Dialogue
2003Movie
Supari
Lyricist
2003Movie
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
Himself
2002TV
Little John
Lyricist
2001Movie
Aalavandhan
Lyricist
2001Movie
Kaun Banega Crorepati
Self
2000TV
Gaja Gamini
Additional Soundtrack
2000Movie
Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya
Lyricist
2000Movie
Railway Coolie
Original Story
2000Movie
Baadshah
Lyricist
1999Movie
Kabhi Na Kabhi
Dialogue
1998Movie
Kabhi Na Kabhi
Story
1998Movie
Jeans
Lyricist
1998Movie
Kabhi Na Kabhi
Lyricist
1998Movie
Bada Din
Lyricist
1998Movie
Yes Boss
Lyricist
1997Movie
Border
Lyricist
1997Movie
Prem
Writer
1995Movie
1942: A Love Story
Lyricist
1994Movie
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
Story
1993Movie
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
Screenplay
1993Movie
Gardish
Musical
1993Movie
Khel
Writer
1992Movie
Jhoothi Shaan
Screenplay
1991Movie
Follow That Star - Amitabh Bachchan
1989Movie
Main Azaad Hoon
Writer
1989Movie
Joshilaay
Dialogue
1989Movie
Joshilaay
Story
1989Movie
Joshilaay
Screenplay
1989Movie
Yuddha Kaanda
Story
1989Movie
Jai Karnataka
Story
1989Movie
Sathya
Original Story
1988Movie
Mr. India
Writer
1987Movie
Dacait
Writer
1987Movie
Mr. India
Songs
1987Movie
Mr. Bharath
Original Story
1986Movie
Sobharaj
Original Story
1986Movie
Arjun
Screenplay
1985Movie
Saagar
Story
1985Movie
Saagar
Screenplay
1985Movie
Saagar
Dialogue
1985Movie
Zamana
Writer
1985Movie
Meri Jung
Writer
1985Movie
Arjun
Story
1985Movie
Duniya
Writer
1984Movie
Nathi Muthal Nathi Vare
Original Story
1983Movie
Sattam
Original Story
1983Movie
Shakti
Writer
1982Movie
Saath Saath
Songs
1982Movie
Savaal
Original Story
1981Movie
Kranti
Writer
1981Movie
Thee
Original Story
1981Movie
Shaan
Writer
1980Movie
Dostana
Writer
1980Movie
Billa
Original Story
1980Movie
Polladhavan
Original Story
1980Movie
Kaala Patthar
Writer
1979Movie
Yugandhar
Original Story
1979Movie
Don
Dialogue
1978Movie
Don
Writer
1978Movie
Don
Screenplay
1978Movie
Trishul
Dialogue
1978Movie
Trishul
Story
1978Movie
Trishul
Screenplay
1978Movie
Immaan Dharam
Writer
1977Movie
Premada Kanike
Story
1976Movie
Magaadu
Writer
1976Movie
Raja Nanna Raja
Story
1976Movie
Naalai Namadhe
Original Story
1975Movie
Sholay
Writer
1975Movie
Annadammula Anubandham
Original Story
1975Movie
Aakhri Daao
Writer
1975Movie
Deewaar
Writer
1975Movie
Vani Rani
Story
1974Movie
Haath Ki Safai
Screenplay
1974Movie
Haath Ki Safai
Dialogue
1974Movie
Nippulanti Manishi
Writer
1974Movie
Majboor
Writer
1974Movie
Yaadon Ki Baaraat
Writer
1973Movie
Zanjeer
Writer
1973Movie
Yaadon Ki Baaraat
Screenplay
1973Movie
Yaadon Ki Baaraat
Story
1973Movie
Seeta and Geeta
Writer
1972Movie
Haathi Mere Saathi
Screenplay
1971Movie
Yakeen
Dialogue
1969Movie
Don 3
Lyricist
—Movie