Known For
Writing
Born
Jan 17, 1945
Credits
130 titles
Javed Akhtar
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.
Known For
Filmography
Haiwaan
Lyricist
Batwara 1947
Lyricist
Governor
Lyricist
Border 2
Lyricist
120 Bahadur
Lyricist
Masala Chai with Rahul Mahajan
Self
Superboys of Malegaon
Lyricist
The Roshans
Self
Yudhra
Lyricist
Angry Young Men
Self
Bad Newz
Lyricist
Kho Gaye Hum Kahan
Lyricist
Dunki
Lyricist
The Archies
Lyricist
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
Mili
Lyricist
The Master: Shyam Benegal
Himself
India Shayari Project
Self
Toofaan
Lyricist
Panga
Lyricist
Panipat
Lyricist
Namaste England
Lyricist
Gold
Dialogue
Bird of Dusk
(archival footage)
Manto
Abid Ali Abid
TED Talks India
Self
Tumhari Sulu
Lyricist
Bareilly Ki Barfi
Narrator
Hanuman Da Damdaar
Valmiki (voice)
Mohenjo Daro
Lyricist
Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema
Self
All Night Long
Translator
Dil Dhadakne Do
Dialogue
Shamitabh
Self
Jai Ho
self
Nautanki Saala!
Lyricist
Ekk Deewana Tha
Lyricist
Force
Musical
The Story of Film: An Odyssey
Self
Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey
Lyricist
Aisha
Screenplay
Karthik Calling Karthik
Lyricist
3 Idiots
Thanks
Main Aurr Mrs Khanna
Lyricist
Wake Up Sid
Lyricist
Billa
Original Story
Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye
Judge 1
Luck by Chance
Self
Jodhaa Akbar
Lyricist
Billa
Original Story