Javed Akhtar
- Known for
- Writing
- Born
- January 17, 1945 (age 81)
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
Don 3
Movie · Lyricist
Batwara 1947
Movie · Lyricist
Border 2
Movie · Lyricist
Governor
Movie · Lyricist
Haiwaan
Movie · Lyricist
120 Bahadur
Movie · Lyricist
Superboys of Malegaon
Movie · Lyricist
Bad Newz
Movie · Lyricist
Yudhra
Movie · Lyricist
Dunki
Movie · Lyricist
The Archies
Movie · Lyricist
Kho Gaye Hum Kahan
Movie · Lyricist
Mili
Movie · Lyricist
Toofaan
Movie · Lyricist
Panga
Movie · Lyricist
Panipat
Movie · Lyricist
Namaste England
Movie · Lyricist
Gold
Movie · Dialogue
Tumhari Sulu
Movie · Lyricist
Mohenjo Daro
Movie · Lyricist
Dil Dhadakne Do
Movie · Dialogue
Nautanki Saala!
Movie · Lyricist
Ekk Deewana Tha
Movie · Lyricist
Force
Movie · Musical
Aisha
Movie · Screenplay
Karthik Calling Karthik
Movie · Lyricist
Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey
Movie · Lyricist
Billa
Movie · Original Story
Wake Up Sid
Movie · Lyricist
Luck by Chance
Movie · Dialogue
Main Aurr Mrs Khanna
Movie · Lyricist
Jodhaa Akbar
Movie · Lyricist
Marigold
Movie · Lyricist
Billa
Movie · Original Story
Ta Ra Rum Pum
Movie · Lyricist
Don
Movie · Screenplay
Umrao Jaan
Movie · Lyricist
Lakshya
Movie · Screenplay, Story, Dialogue
Kyun! Ho Gaya Na...
Movie · Lyricist
Swades
Movie · Lyricist
Armaan
Movie · Screenplay, Dialogue
Supari
Movie · Lyricist
Little John
Movie · Lyricist
Aalavandhan
Movie · Lyricist
Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya
Movie · Lyricist
Railway Coolie
Movie · Original Story
Refugee
Movie · Lyricist
Baadshah
Movie · Lyricist
Kabhi Na Kabhi
Movie · Story, Dialogue, Lyricist
Jeans
Movie · Lyricist
Bada Din
Movie · Lyricist
Yes Boss
Movie · Lyricist
Border
Movie · Lyricist
Prem
Movie · Writer
1942: A Love Story
Movie · Lyricist
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
Movie · Screenplay, Story
Gardish
Movie · Musical
Khel
Movie · Writer
Jhoothi Shaan
Movie · Screenplay
Main Azaad Hoon
Movie · Writer
Joshilaay
Movie · Screenplay, Story, Dialogue
Yuddha Kaanda
Movie · Story
Jai Karnataka
Movie · Story
Sathya
Movie · Original Story
Mr. India
Movie · Writer
Dacait
Movie · Writer
Sangrama
Movie · Story
Mr. Bharath
Movie · Original Story
Sobharaj
Movie · Original Story
Arjun
Movie · Screenplay, Story
Saagar
Movie · Dialogue, Story, Screenplay
Zamana
Movie · Writer
Meri Jung
Movie · Writer
Duniya
Movie · Writer
Nathi Muthal Nathi Vare
Movie · Original Story
Sattam
Movie · Original Story
Shakti
Movie · Writer
Savaal
Movie · Original Story
Kranti
Movie · Writer
Thee
Movie · Original Story
Shaan
Movie · Writer
Dostana
Movie · Writer
Billa
Movie · Original Story
Polladhavan
Movie · Original Story
Kaala Patthar
Movie · Writer
Yugandhar
Movie · Original Story
Naan Vazhavaippen
Movie · Original Story
Don
Movie · Screenplay, Writer, Dialogue
Trishul
Movie · Dialogue, Story, Screenplay
Immaan Dharam
Movie · Writer
Premada Kanike
Movie · Story
Magaadu
Movie · Writer
Raja Nanna Raja
Movie · Story
Naalai Namadhe
Movie · Original Story
Sholay
Movie · Writer
Annadammula Anubandham
Movie · Original Story
Aakhri Daao
Movie · Writer
Deewaar
Movie · Writer
Vani Rani
Movie · Story
Haath Ki Safai
Movie · Dialogue, Screenplay
Nippulanti Manishi
Movie · Writer
Majboor
Movie · Writer
Sirithu Vazha Vendum
Movie · Original Story
Yaadon Ki Baaraat
Movie · Writer, Screenplay, Story
Zanjeer
Movie · Writer
Seeta and Geeta
Movie · Writer
Haathi Mere Saathi
Movie · Screenplay
Yakeen
Movie · Dialogue