Javed Akhtar
- Writing
- January 17, 1945
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
- Haiwaan · Lyricist
- Batwara 1947 · Lyricist
- Governor · Lyricist
- Border 2 · Lyricist
- 120 Bahadur · Lyricist
- Masala Chai with Rahul Mahajan · Self
- Superboys of Malegaon · Lyricist
- The Roshans · Self
- Yudhra · Lyricist
- Angry Young Men · Self
- Bad Newz · Lyricist
- Kho Gaye Hum Kahan · Lyricist
- Dunki · Lyricist
- The Archies · Lyricist
- Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
- Mili · Lyricist
- The Master: Shyam Benegal · Self
- India Shayari Project · Self
- Toofaan · Lyricist
- Panga · Lyricist
- Panipat · Lyricist
- Namaste England · Lyricist
- Gold · Dialogue
- Bird of Dusk · (archival footage)
- Manto · Abid Ali Abid
- TED Talks India · Self
- Tumhari Sulu · Lyricist
- Bareilly Ki Barfi · Narrator
- Hanuman Da Damdaar · Valmiki (Voice)
- Mohenjo Daro · Lyricist
- Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema · Self
- All Night Long · Translator
- Dil Dhadakne Do · Dialogue
- Shamitabh · Self
- Jai Ho · Self
- Nautanki Saala! · Lyricist
- Ekk Deewana Tha · Lyricist
- Force · Musical
- The Story of Film: An Odyssey · Self
- Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey · Lyricist
- Aisha · Screenplay
- Karthik Calling Karthik · Lyricist
- 3 Idiots · Thanks
- Main Aurr Mrs Khanna · Lyricist
- Wake Up Sid · Lyricist
- Billa · Story
- Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye · Judge 1
- Luck by Chance · Self, Dialogue
- Jodhaa Akbar · Lyricist
- Billa · Story
- Marigold · Lyricist
- Umrao Jaan · Lyricist
- Don · Screenplay
- Swades · Lyricist
- Koffee with Karan · Self
- Indian Idol · Judge, Self
- Kyun! Ho Gaya Na... · Lyricist
- Lakshya · Screenplay, Story
- Supari · Lyricist
- Armaan · Screenplay, Dialogue
- Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai · Self
- Aalavandhan · Lyricist
- Little John · Lyricist
- Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya · Lyricist
- Gaja Gamini · Additional Soundtrack
- Kaun Banega Crorepati · Self
- Refugee · Lyricist
- Railway Coolie · Story
- Baadshah · Lyricist
- Bada Din · Lyricist
- Jeans · Lyricist
- Kabhi Na Kabhi · Story, Dialogue
- Yes Boss · Lyricist
- Border · Lyricist
- Prem · Writer
- 1942: A Love Story · Lyricist
- Gardish · Musical
- Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja · Screenplay, Story
- Khel · Writer
- Jhoothi Shaan · Screenplay