Javed Akhtar
Born: 1945-01-17
Known For: Writing
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.
Filmography
2026
- Border 2 ... (Lyricist)
- Batwara 1947 ... (Lyricist)
- Governor ... (Lyricist)
2025
- The Roshans as Self
- 120 Bahadur ... (Lyricist)
- Superboys of Malegaon ... (Lyricist)
- Masala Chai with Rahul Mahajan as Self
2024
- Angry Young Men as Self
- Bad Newz ... (Lyricist)
- Yudhra ... (Lyricist)
2023
- Dunki ... (Lyricist)
- The Archies ... (Lyricist)
- Kho Gaye Hum Kahan ... (Lyricist)
2022
- Mili ... (Lyricist)
- Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
- The Master: Shyam Benegal as Himself
2021
- Toofaan ... (Lyricist)
- India Shayari Project as Self
2020
- Panga ... (Lyricist)
2019
- Panipat ... (Lyricist)
2018
- Gold ... (Dialogue)
- Manto as Abid Ali Abid
- Namaste England ... (Lyricist)
- Bird of Dusk as (archival footage)
2017
- TED Talks India as Self
- Bareilly Ki Barfi as Narrator
- Tumhari Sulu ... (Lyricist)
- Hanuman Da Damdaar as Valmiki (voice)
2016
- Mohenjo Daro ... (Lyricist)
2015
- Dil Dhadakne Do ... (Dialogue)
- Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema as Self
- Shamitabh as Self
- All Night Long ... (Translator)
2014
- Jai Ho as self
2013
- Nautanki Saala! ... (Lyricist)
2012
- Ekk Deewana Tha ... (Lyricist)
2011
- The Story of Film: An Odyssey as Self
- Force ... (Musical)
2010
- Karthik Calling Karthik ... (Lyricist)
- Aisha ... (Screenplay)
- Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey ... (Lyricist)
2009
- 3 Idiots ... (Thanks)
- Luck by Chance as Self
- Wake Up Sid ... (Lyricist)
- Main Aurr Mrs Khanna ... (Lyricist)
- Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye as Judge 1
- Billa ... (Original Story)
2008
- Jodhaa Akbar ... (Lyricist)
2006
- Don ... (Screenplay)
2004
- Indian Idol as Judge
- Koffee with Karan as Self
- Swades ... (Lyricist)
- Lakshya ... (Screenplay)
- Kyun! Ho Gaya Na... ... (Lyricist)
2002
- Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai as Himself
2001
- Aalavandhan ... (Lyricist)
- Little John ... (Lyricist)
2000
- Kaun Banega Crorepati as Self
- Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya ... (Lyricist)
- Gaja Gamini ... (Additional Soundtrack)
1999
- Baadshah ... (Lyricist)
1998
- Jeans ... (Lyricist)
- Kabhi Na Kabhi ... (Story)
- Bada Din ... (Lyricist)
1995
- Prem ... (Writer)
1994
- 1942: A Love Story ... (Lyricist)
1993
- Gardish ... (Musical)
- Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja ... (Screenplay)
1992
- Khel ... (Writer)
1991
- Jhoothi Shaan ... (Screenplay)
1989
- Joshilaay ... (Dialogue)
- Main Azaad Hoon ... (Writer)
- Follow That Star - Amitabh Bachchan
- Jai Karnataka ... (Story)
- Yuddha Kaanda ... (Story)
1988
- Sathya ... (Original Story)
1986
- Sobharaj ... (Original Story)
- Mr. Bharath ... (Original Story)
1984
- Duniya ... (Writer)
1983
- Nathi Muthal Nathi Vare ... (Original Story)
1982
- Shakti ... (Writer)
- Saath Saath ... (Songs)
1980
- Shaan ... (Writer)
- Billa ... (Original Story)
- Dostana ... (Writer)
- Polladhavan ... (Original Story)
1979
- Kaala Patthar ... (Writer)
- Yugandhar ... (Original Story)
1977
- Immaan Dharam ... (Writer)
1976
- Raja Nanna Raja ... (Story)
- Premada Kanike ... (Story)
- Magaadu ... (Writer)
1975
- Sholay ... (Writer)
- Deewaar ... (Writer)
- Aakhri Daao ... (Writer)
- Annadammula Anubandham ... (Original Story)
- Naalai Namadhe ... (Original Story)
1974
- Majboor ... (Writer)
- Nippulanti Manishi ... (Writer)
- Haath Ki Safai ... (Screenplay)
- Vani Rani ... (Story)
1973
- Yaadon Ki Baaraat ... (Writer)
- Zanjeer ... (Writer)
1972
- Seeta and Geeta ... (Writer)
1971
- Haathi Mere Saathi ... (Screenplay)
1969
- Yakeen ... (Dialogue)