- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- January 17, 1945
- Place of Birth
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Javed Akhtar
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.
Filmography
movieBatwara 1947
2026 · Lyricist
movieGovernor
2026 · Lyricist
movieBorder 2
2026 · Lyricist
movie120 Bahadur
2025 · Lyricist
Masala Chai with Rahul Mahajan
tvMasala Chai with Rahul Mahajan
2025 · Self
movieSuperboys of Malegaon
2025 · Lyricist
tvThe Roshans
2025 · Self
movieYudhra
2024 · Lyricist
tvAngry Young Men
2024 · Self
movieBad Newz
2024 · Lyricist
movieKho Gaye Hum Kahan
2023 · Lyricist
movieDunki
2023 · Lyricist
movieThe Archies
2023 · Lyricist
movieNaam Tha Kanhaiyalal
2022
movieMili
2022 · Lyricist
The Master: Shyam Benegal
movieThe Master: Shyam Benegal
2022 · Himself
movieIndia Shayari Project
2021 · Self
movieToofaan
2021 · Lyricist
moviePanga
2020 · Lyricist
moviePanipat
2019 · Lyricist
movieNamaste England
2018 · Lyricist
movieGold
2018 · Dialogue
movieBird of Dusk
2018 · (archival footage)
movieManto
2018 · Abid Ali Abid
tvTED Talks India
2017 · Self
movieTumhari Sulu
2017 · Lyricist
movieBareilly Ki Barfi
2017 · Narrator
movieHanuman Da Damdaar
2017 · Valmiki (voice)
movieMohenjo Daro
2016 · Lyricist
movieBollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema
2015 · Self
movieAll Night Long
2015 · Translator
movieDil Dhadakne Do
2015 · Dialogue
movieShamitabh
2015 · Self
movieJai Ho
2014 · self
movieNautanki Saala!
2013 · Lyricist
movieEkk Deewana Tha
2012 · Lyricist
movieForce
2011 · Musical
tvThe Story of Film: An Odyssey
2011 · Self
movieKhelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey
2010 · Lyricist
movieAisha
2010 · Screenplay
movieKarthik Calling Karthik
2010 · Lyricist
movie3 Idiots
2009 · Thanks
movieMain Aurr Mrs Khanna
2009 · Lyricist
movieWake Up Sid
2009 · Lyricist
movieBilla
2009 · Original Story
movieMere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye
2009 · Judge 1
movieLuck by Chance
2009 · Self, Dialogue
movieJodhaa Akbar
2008 · Lyricist
movieBilla
2007 · Original Story
movieMarigold
2007 · Lyricist
movieDon
2006 · Screenplay
movieSwades
2004 · Lyricist
tvKoffee with Karan
2004 · Self
tvIndian Idol
2004 · Judge, Self
movieKyun! Ho Gaya Na...
2004 · Lyricist
movieLakshya
2004 · Screenplay, Story, Dialogue
movieSupari
2003 · Lyricist
movieArmaan
2003 · Screenplay, Dialogue
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
tvJeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
2002 · Himself
movieAalavandhan
2001 · Lyricist
movieLittle John
2001 · Lyricist
movieRaja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya
2000 · Lyricist
movieGaja Gamini
2000 · Additional Soundtrack
tvKaun Banega Crorepati
2000 · Self
movieBaadshah
1999 · Lyricist
movieBada Din
1998 · Lyricist
movieJeans
1998 · Lyricist
movieKabhi Na Kabhi
1998 · Story, Dialogue, Lyricist
movieYes Boss
1997 · Lyricist
movieBorder
1997 · Lyricist
moviePrem
1995 · Writer
movie1942: A Love Story
1994 · Lyricist
movieGardish
1993 · Musical
movieRoop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
1993 · Screenplay, Story
movieKhel
1992 · Writer
movieJhoothi Shaan
1991 · Screenplay
movieMain Azaad Hoon
1989 · Writer
movieJai Karnataka
1989 · Story
movieFollow That Star - Amitabh Bachchan
1989
movieJoshilaay
1989 · Screenplay, Story, Dialogue
movieYuddha Kaanda
1989 · Story
movieSathya
1988 · Original Story
movieMr. India
1987 · Writer, Songs
movieDacait
1987 · Writer
movieSobharaj
1986 · Original Story
movieMr. Bharath
1986 · Original Story
movieZamana
1985 · Writer
movieMeri Jung
1985 · Writer
movieSaagar
1985 · Dialogue, Story, Screenplay
movieArjun
1985 · Screenplay, Story
movieDuniya
1984 · Writer
Nathi Muthal Nathi Vare
movieNathi Muthal Nathi Vare
1983 · Original Story
movieShakti
1982 · Writer
movieSaath Saath
1982 · Songs
movieSavaal
1981 · Original Story
movieKranti
1981 · Writer
movieShaan
1980 · Writer
moviePolladhavan
1980 · Original Story
movieDostana
1980 · Writer
movieBilla
1980 · Original Story
movieYugandhar
1979 · Original Story
movieKaala Patthar
1979 · Writer
movieDon
1978 · Screenplay, Writer, Dialogue
movieTrishul
1978 · Dialogue, Story, Screenplay
movieImmaan Dharam
1977 · Writer
movieRaja Nanna Raja
1976 · Story
movieMagaadu
1976 · Writer
moviePremada Kanike
1976 · Story
movieSholay
1975 · Writer
movieAakhri Daao
1975 · Writer
Naalai Namadhe
movieNaalai Namadhe
1975 · Original Story
movieAnnadammula Anubandham
1975 · Original Story
movieDeewaar
1975 · Writer
movieMajboor
1974 · Writer
movieNippulanti Manishi
1974 · Writer
movieHaath Ki Safai
1974 · Dialogue, Screenplay
movieVani Rani
1974 · Story
movieZanjeer
1973 · Writer
movieYaadon Ki Baaraat
1973 · Writer, Screenplay, Story
movieSeeta and Geeta
1972 · Writer
movieHaathi Mere Saathi
1971 · Screenplay
movieYakeen
1969 · Dialogue
movieDon 3
— · Lyricist