Javed Akhtar

Javed Akhtar

Known for: Writing
Biography: 1945-01-17 (79 years old)

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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.

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.

Akhtar notably campaigned for the Communist Party of India (CPI) and their candidate in the 2019 Indian general election, and was a member of parliament in Rajya Sabha. For his work, he received the Richard Dawkins Award in 2020.

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Filmography

all 126

Movies 120

Writer 63

self 12

TV Shows 6

Narrator 1

Screenplay 1

Lyricist
Lahore 1947

Lahore 1947 (2025)

Movie
Lyricist
Don 3

Don 3 (2025)

Movie
Lyricist
Kho Gaye Hum Kahan

Kho Gaye Hum Kahan (2023)

Movie
Lyricist
Dunki

Dunki (2023)

Movie
Lyricist
The Archies

The Archies (2023)

Movie
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal

Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal (2022)

Movie
Lyricist
Mili

Mili (2022)

Movie
Self
India Shayari Project

India Shayari Project (2021)

Movie
Lyricist
Toofaan

Toofaan (2021)

Movie
Lyricist
Panga

Panga (2020)

Movie
Lyricist
Panipat

Panipat (2019)

Movie
Lyricist
Namaste England

Namaste England (2018)

Movie
Dialogue
Gold

Gold (2018)

Movie
6
(archival footage)
Bird of Dusk

Bird of Dusk (2018)

Movie
Abid Ali Abid
Manto

Manto (2018)

Movie
6
Self
TED Talks India

TED Talks India (2017)

TV
Lyricist
Tumhari Sulu

Tumhari Sulu (2017)

Movie
Narrator
Bareilly Ki Barfi

Bareilly Ki Barfi (2017)

Movie
4
Valmiki
Hanuman Da Damdaar

Hanuman Da Damdaar (2017)

Movie
Writer
Mahayoddha Rama

Mahayoddha Rama (2016)

Movie
Lyricist
Mohenjo Daro

Mohenjo Daro (2016)

Movie
Self - Writer
Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema

Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema (2015)

Movie
Writer
Dil Dhadakne Do

Dil Dhadakne Do (2015)

Movie
1
Self
Shamitabh

Shamitabh (2015)

Movie
self
Jai Ho

Jai Ho (2014)

Movie
Writer
Zanjeer

Zanjeer (2013)

Movie
Writer
The Reluctant Fundamentalist

The Reluctant Fundamentalist (2013)

Movie
6
Lyricist
Nautanki Saala!

Nautanki Saala! (2013)

Movie
Lyricist
Ekk Deewana Tha

Ekk Deewana Tha (2012)

Movie
Writer
Don 2

Don 2 (2011)

Movie
5.89
Self
Cinema Is Everywhere

Cinema Is Everywhere (2011)

Movie
Musical
Force

Force (2011)

Movie
Self
The Story of Film: An Odyssey

The Story of Film: An Odyssey (2011)

TV
Writer
Zokkomon

Zokkomon (2011)

Movie
Self
The Nature of Existence Companion Series

The Nature of Existence Companion Series (2011)

TV
Writer
Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey

Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey (2010)

Movie
Writer
Mirch

Mirch (2010)

Movie
Screenplay
Aisha

Aisha (2010)

Movie
Writer
Prem Kaa Game

Prem Kaa Game (2010)

Movie
Lyricist
Karthik Calling Karthik

Karthik Calling Karthik (2010)

Movie
5.38
Self
The Nature of Existence

The Nature of Existence (2010)

Movie
Thanks
3 Idiots

3 Idiots (2009)

Movie
7.33
Writer
Life Goes On

Life Goes On (2009)

Movie
Lyricist
Main Aurr Mrs Khanna

Main Aurr Mrs Khanna (2009)

Movie
Lyricist
Wake Up Sid

Wake Up Sid (2009)

Movie
5.5
Writer
Billa

Billa (2009)

Movie
Judge #1
Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye

Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye (2009)

Movie
Writer
Luck by Chance

Luck by Chance (2009)

Movie
8
Writer
Khushboo: The Fragrance of Love

Khushboo: The Fragrance of Love (2008)

Movie
Lyricist
Jodhaa Akbar

Jodhaa Akbar (2008)

Movie
4.5
Writer
Billa

Billa (2007)

Movie
Lyricist
Marigold

Marigold (2007)

Movie
Writer
Don

Don (2006)

Movie
6.64
Lyricist
Swades

Swades (2004)

Movie
5.4
Self
Koffee with Karan

Koffee with Karan (2004)

TV
Judge / Self
Indian Idol

Indian Idol (2004)

TV
Lyricist
Kyun...! Ho Gaya Na

Kyun...! Ho Gaya Na (2004)

Movie
Writer
Lakshya

Lakshya (2004)

Movie
Lyricist
Supari

Supari (2003)

Movie
Writer
Armaan

Armaan (2003)

Movie
Himself
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai

Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002)

TV
Lyricist
Aalavandhan

Aalavandhan (2001)

Movie
Lyricist
Little John

Little John (2001)

Movie
Lyricist
Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya

Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya (2000)

Movie
Additional Soundtrack
Gaja Gamini

Gaja Gamini (2000)

Movie
Lyricist
Baadshah

Baadshah (1999)

Movie
6.04
Lyricist
Jeans

Jeans (1998)

Movie
Writer
Kabhi Na Kabhi

Kabhi Na Kabhi (1998)

Movie
Lyricist
Yes Boss

Yes Boss (1997)

Movie
4
Lyricist
Border

Border (1997)

Movie
6
Writer
Prem

Prem (1995)

Movie
Lyricist
1942: A Love Story

1942: A Love Story (1994)

Movie
Musical
Gardish

Gardish (1993)

Movie
Writer
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja

Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993)

Movie
Writer
Khel

Khel (1992)

Movie
Writer
Jhoothi Shaan

Jhoothi Shaan (1991)

Movie
Writer
Jeevan Ek Sanghursh

Jeevan Ek Sanghursh (1990)

Movie
Writer
Main Azaad Hoon

Main Azaad Hoon (1989)

Movie
Follow That Star - Amitabh Bachchan

Follow That Star - Amitabh Bachchan (1989)

Movie
Writer
Joshilaay

Joshilaay (1989)

Movie
Writer
Sathya

Sathya (1988)

Movie
Writer
Mr. India

Mr. India (1987)

Movie
Writer
Oru Thayin Sabhatham

Oru Thayin Sabhatham (1987)

Movie
Writer
Dacait

Dacait (1987)

Movie
Original Story
Sobharaj

Sobharaj (1986)

Movie
Original Story
Mr. Bharath

Mr. Bharath (1986)

Movie
Writer
Zamana

Zamana (1985)

Movie
Writer
Meri Jung

Meri Jung (1985)

Movie
Writer
Saagar

Saagar (1985)

Movie
Writer
Arjun

Arjun (1985)

Movie
Writer
Duniya

Duniya (1984)

Movie
Writer
Mashaal

Mashaal (1984)

Movie
Writer
Betaab

Betaab (1983)

Movie
Original Story
Nathi Muthal Nathi Vare

Nathi Muthal Nathi Vare (1983)

Movie
Writer
Shakti

Shakti (1982)

Movie
Songs
Saath Saath

Saath Saath (1982)

Movie
Original Story
Savaal

Savaal (1981)

Movie
Writer
Kranti

Kranti (1981)

Movie
Writer
Shaan

Shaan (1980)

Movie
Writer
Polladhavan

Polladhavan (1980)

Movie
Writer
Dostana

Dostana (1980)

Movie
Writer
Ek Do Teen Chaar

Ek Do Teen Chaar (1980)

Movie
Original Story
Billa

Billa (1980)

Movie
Writer
Naan Vazhavaippen

Naan Vazhavaippen (1979)

Movie
Writer
Kaala Patthar

Kaala Patthar (1979)

Movie
Writer
Don

Don (1978)

Movie
Writer
Trishul

Trishul (1978)

Movie
Writer
Immaan Dharam

Immaan Dharam (1977)

Movie
Writer
Chacha Bhatija

Chacha Bhatija (1977)

Movie
Writer
Premada Kanike

Premada Kanike (1976)

Movie
Writer
Raja Nanna Raja

Raja Nanna Raja (1976)

Movie
Writer
Sholay

Sholay (1975)

Movie
1
Writer
Annadammula Anubhandam

Annadammula Anubhandam (1975)

Movie
Original Story
Naalai Namadhe

Naalai Namadhe (1975)

Movie
Writer
Deewaar

Deewaar (1975)

Movie
Writer
Majboor

Majboor (1974)

Movie
Writer
Haath Ki Safai

Haath Ki Safai (1974)

Movie
Writer
Vani Rani

Vani Rani (1974)

Movie
Writer
Zanjeer

Zanjeer (1973)

Movie
Writer
Yaadon Ki Baaraat

Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973)

Movie
Writer
Seeta and Geeta

Seeta and Geeta (1972)

Movie
Writer
Nalla Neram

Nalla Neram (1972)

Movie
Writer
Andaz

Andaz (1971)

Movie
Writer
Haathi Mere Saathi

Haathi Mere Saathi (1971)

Movie
Writer
Yakeen

Yakeen (1969)

Movie
Self
Decoding Shankar

Decoding Shankar

Movie

Ratings

Average 5.78
Based on 1.35 Million movie and tv ratings over time
1969
1983
2001
1985
2023
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Information

Known For
Writing

Gender
Male

Birthday
1945-01-17 (79 years old)

Birth Place
Khairabad, India

Relationships
Honey Irani (1972-03-21 - 1984-01-01)

Spouse
Shabana Azmi

Children
Zoya Akhtar, Farhan Akhtar

Father
Jan Nisar Akhtar

Siblings
Salman Akhtar

Citizenships
India

Also Known As
जावेद अख़्तर, Salim-Javed, Javed Akthar

Awards
Padma Shri in arts, National Film Award for Best Lyrics, IIFA Lifetime Achievement Award, Padma Bhushan, Sahitya Akademi Award in Urdu


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