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
- Haiwaan ... (Lyricist)
- Border 2 ... (Lyricist)
- Batwara 1947 ... (Lyricist)
- Governor ... (Lyricist)
2025
- Superboys of Malegaon ... (Lyricist)
- The Roshans as Self
- Masala Chai with Rahul Mahajan as Self
- 120 Bahadur ... (Lyricist)
2024
- Angry Young Men as Self
- Yudhra ... (Lyricist)
- Bad Newz ... (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
- Hanuman Da Damdaar as Valmiki (voice)
- Tumhari Sulu ... (Lyricist)
2016
- Mohenjo Daro ... (Lyricist)
2015
- Dil Dhadakne Do ... (Dialogue)
- Shamitabh as Self
- Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema 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)
- Wake Up Sid ... (Lyricist)
- Luck by Chance as Self
- Billa ... (Original Story)
- Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye as Judge 1
- Main Aurr Mrs Khanna ... (Lyricist)
2008
- Jodhaa Akbar ... (Lyricist)
2006
- Don ... (Screenplay)
- Umrao Jaan ... (Lyricist)
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
- Refugee ... (Lyricist)
- Railway Coolie ... (Original Story)
- Gaja Gamini ... (Additional Soundtrack)
- Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya ... (Lyricist)
1999
- Baadshah ... (Lyricist)
1998
- Jeans ... (Lyricist)
- Kabhi Na Kabhi ... (Story)
- Bada Din ... (Lyricist)
1995
- Prem ... (Writer)
1994
- 1942: A Love Story ... (Lyricist)
1993
- Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja ... (Screenplay)
- Gardish ... (Musical)
1992
- Khel ... (Writer)
1991
- Jhoothi Shaan ... (Screenplay)
1989
- Follow That Star - Amitabh Bachchan
- Joshilaay ... (Dialogue)
- Main Azaad Hoon ... (Writer)
- Jai Karnataka ... (Story)
- Yuddha Kaanda ... (Story)
1988
- Sathya ... (Original Story)
1986
- Mr. Bharath ... (Original Story)
- Sobharaj ... (Original Story)
1984
- Duniya ... (Writer)
1983
- Sattam ... (Original Story)
- Nathi Muthal Nathi Vare ... (Original Story)
1982
- Shakti ... (Writer)
- Saath Saath ... (Songs)
1980
- Shaan ... (Writer)
- Dostana ... (Writer)
- Billa ... (Original Story)
- Polladhavan ... (Original Story)
1979
- Naan Vazhavaippen ... (Original Story)
- Kaala Patthar ... (Writer)
- Yugandhar ... (Original Story)
1977
- Immaan Dharam ... (Writer)
1976
- Magaadu ... (Writer)
- Premada Kanike ... (Story)
- Raja Nanna Raja ... (Story)
1975
- Sholay ... (Writer)
- Deewaar ... (Writer)
- Naalai Namadhe ... (Original Story)
- Aakhri Daao ... (Writer)
- Annadammula Anubandham ... (Original Story)
1974
- Vani Rani ... (Story)
- Majboor ... (Writer)
- Haath Ki Safai ... (Screenplay)
- Nippulanti Manishi ... (Writer)
1973
- Yaadon Ki Baaraat ... (Writer)
- Zanjeer ... (Writer)
1972
- Seeta and Geeta ... (Writer)
1971
- Haathi Mere Saathi ... (Screenplay)
1969
- Yakeen ... (Dialogue)