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.
Personal Details
Also Known As
Movies (45)
Border 2
Lyricist (Writing)
2026
Sholay: The Final Cut
Writer (Writing)
2025
120 Bahadur
Lyricist (Writing)
2025
Superboys of Malegaon
Lyricist (Writing)
2025
Yudhra
Lyricist (Writing)
2024
Bad Newz
Lyricist (Writing)
2024
Kho Gaye Hum Kahan
Lyricist (Writing)
2023
Dunki
Lyricist (Writing)
2023
The Archies
Lyricist (Writing)
2023
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
2022
Mili
Lyricist (Writing)
2022
India Shayari Project
as Self
2021
Toofaan
Lyricist (Writing)
2021
Panga
Lyricist (Writing)
2020
Panipat
Lyricist (Writing)
2019
Namaste England
Lyricist (Writing)
2018
Gold
Dialogue (Writing)
2018
Bird of Dusk
as (archival footage)
2018
Manto
as Abid Ali Abid
2018
Tumhari Sulu
Lyricist (Writing)
2017
Bareilly Ki Barfi
as Narrator
2017
Hanuman Da Damdaar
as Valmiki (voice)
2017
Mohenjo Daro
Lyricist (Writing)
2016
Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema
as Self
2015
All Night Long
Translator (Crew)
2015
Dil Dhadakne Do
Dialogue (Writing)
2015
Shamitabh
as Self
2015
Jai Ho
as self
2014
Nautanki Saala!
Lyricist (Writing)
2013
Ekk Deewana Tha
Lyricist (Writing)
2012
Force
Musical (Writing)
2011
Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey
Lyricist (Writing)
2010
Aisha
Screenplay (Writing)
2010
Karthik Calling Karthik
Lyricist (Writing)
2010
3 Idiots
Thanks (Crew)
2009
Main Aurr Mrs Khanna
Lyricist (Writing)
2009
Wake Up Sid
Lyricist (Writing)
2009
Billa
Original Story (Writing)
2009
Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye
as Judge 1
2009
Luck by Chance
as Self
2009
Jodhaa Akbar
Lyricist (Writing)
2008
Billa
Original Story (Writing)
2007
Marigold
Lyricist (Writing)
2007
Don
Screenplay (Writing)
2006
Swades
Lyricist (Writing)
2004
