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 D…
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Filmography
Acting (22)
Movies (13)
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
2022
The Master: Shyam Benegal
2022as Himself
India Shayari Project
2021as Self
Manto
2018as Abid Ali Abid
Bird of Dusk
2018as (archival footage)
Hanuman Da Damdaar
2017as Valmiki (voice)
Bareilly Ki Barfi
2017as Narrator
Shamitabh
2015as Self
Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema
2015as Self
Jai Ho
2014as self
Luck by Chance
2009as Self
Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye
2009as Judge 1
Follow That Star - Amitabh Bachchan
1989Television (9)
The Roshans
2025as Self
Angry Young Men
2024as Self
TED Talks India
2017as Self
The Story of Film: An Odyssey
2011as Self
Indian Idol
2004as Judge
Indian Idol
2004as Self
Koffee with Karan
2004as Self
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
2002as Himself
Kaun Banega Crorepati
2000as Self
Crew (121)
Movies (121)
Border 2
2026Lyricist
Lahore 1947
2026 UpcomingLyricist
Aug 13
120 Bahadur
2025Lyricist
Superboys of Malegaon
2025Lyricist
Sholay: The Final Cut
2025Writer
Bad Newz
2024Lyricist
Yudhra
2024Lyricist
The Archies
2023Lyricist
Dunki
2023Lyricist
Kho Gaye Hum Kahan
2023Lyricist
Mili
2022Lyricist
Toofaan
2021Lyricist
Panga
2020Lyricist
Panipat
2019Lyricist
Gold
2018Dialogue
Namaste England
2018Lyricist
Tumhari Sulu
2017Lyricist
Mohenjo Daro
2016Lyricist
Dil Dhadakne Do
2015Dialogue
All Night Long
2015Translator
Nautanki Saala!
2013Lyricist
Ekk Deewana Tha
2012Lyricist
Force
2011Musical
Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey
2010Lyricist
Aisha
2010Screenplay
Karthik Calling Karthik
2010Lyricist
3 Idiots
2009Thanks
Billa
2009Original Story
Main Aurr Mrs Khanna
2009Lyricist
Luck by Chance
2009Dialogue
Wake Up Sid
2009Lyricist
Jodhaa Akbar
2008Lyricist
Marigold
2007Lyricist
Billa
2007Original Story
Don
2006Screenplay
Swades
2004Lyricist
Kyun! Ho Gaya Na...
2004Lyricist
Lakshya
2004Dialogue
Lakshya
2004Screenplay
Lakshya
2004Story
Supari
2003Lyricist
Armaan
2003Dialogue
Armaan
2003Screenplay
Aalavandhan
2001Lyricist
Little John
2001Lyricist
Gaja Gamini
2000Additional Soundtrack
Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya
2000Lyricist
Baadshah
1999Lyricist
Jeans
1998Lyricist
Kabhi Na Kabhi
1998Dialogue
Kabhi Na Kabhi
1998Lyricist
Kabhi Na Kabhi
1998Story
Bada Din
1998Lyricist
Yes Boss
1997Lyricist
Border
1997Lyricist
Prem
1995Writer
1942: A Love Story
1994Lyricist
Gardish
1993Musical
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
1993Screenplay
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
1993Story
Khel
1992Writer
Jhoothi Shaan
1991Screenplay
Jai Karnataka
1989Story
Main Azaad Hoon
1989Writer
Joshilaay
1989Dialogue
Joshilaay
1989Screenplay
Joshilaay
1989Story
Yuddha Kaanda
1989Story
Sathya
1988Original Story
Mr. India
1987Songs
Mr. India
1987Writer
Dacait
1987Writer
Sobharaj
1986Original Story
Mr. Bharath
1986Original Story
Zamana
1985Writer
Arjun
1985Screenplay
Arjun
1985Story
Meri Jung
1985Writer
Saagar
1985Dialogue
Saagar
1985Screenplay
Saagar
1985Story
Duniya
1984Writer
Nathi Muthal Nathi Vare
1983Original Story
Shakti
1982Writer
Saath Saath
1982Songs
Kranti
1981Writer
Savaal
1981Original Story
Shaan
1980Writer
Dostana
1980Writer
Polladhavan
1980Original Story
Billa
1980Original Story
Yugandhar
1979Writer
Kaala Patthar
1979Writer
Trishul
1978Dialogue
Trishul
1978Screenplay
Trishul
1978Story
Don
1978Dialogue
Don
1978Screenplay
Don
1978Writer
Immaan Dharam
1977Writer
Magaadu
1976Writer
Raja Nanna Raja
1976Story
Premada Kanike
1976Story
Sholay
1975Writer
Deewaar
1975Writer
Aakhri Daao
1975Writer
Naalai Namadhe
1975Original Story
Annadammula Anubandham
1975Original Story
Vani Rani
1974Story
Nippulanti Manishi
1974Writer
Haath Ki Safai
1974Dialogue
Haath Ki Safai
1974Screenplay
Majboor
1974Writer
Zanjeer
1973Writer
Yaadon Ki Baaraat
1973Screenplay
Yaadon Ki Baaraat
1973Story
Yaadon Ki Baaraat
1973Writer
Seeta and Geeta
1972Writer
Haathi Mere Saathi
1971Screenplay
Yakeen
1969Dialogue
Don 3
Lyricist
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