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Javed Akhtar
Writer, Actor, Additional CreditsBorn January 17, 1945 (80 years)
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.
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.
Javed Akhtar Filmography
| 2024 | Angry Young Men: The Salim-Javed Story (TV Series) |
| 2010 | Aisha · as Screenplay |
| 2006 | Don · as Screenplay |
| 2004 | Lakshya · as Screenplay |
| 2003 | Armaan · as Screenplay |
| 1995 | |
| 1993 | The Queen of Beauty and the King of Thieves · as Screenplay |
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| 1989 | |
| 1987 | |
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| 1985 | |
| 1985 | Arjun · as Screenplay |
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| 1980 | |
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| 1979 | |
| 1978 | Don · as Screenplay |
| 1977 | |
| 1977 | |
| 1975 | |
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| 1974 | |
| 1974 | Haath Ki Safai · as Screenplay |
| 1973 | |
| 1973 | |
| 1972 | |
| 1971 | Elephants Are My Friends · as Screenplay |
| 1971 | |
| 1971 |
| 2025 | The Roshans (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2024 | Angry Young Men: The Salim-Javed Story (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2021 | India Shayari Project · as Self |
| 2017 | TED Talks India Nayi Soch (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2017 | Shut Up Ya Kunal (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2017 | 62nd Jio Filmfare Awards · as Self |
| 2015 | Shamitabh · as Self |
| 2015 | Jai Ho · as Self |
| 2014 | 59th Idea Filmfare Awards · as Self - Award Presenter |
| 2011 | The Story of Film: An Odyssey (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2011 | |
| 2011 | The Nature of Existence Companion Series · as Self |
| 2010 | 55th Idea Filmfare Awards · as Self |
| 2009 | The Nature of Existence · as Self |
| 2009 | 54th Filmfare Awards · as Self - Winner |
| 2009 | Luck by Chance · as Self |
| 2006 | Corporate · as Self |
| 2004 | Koffee With Karan (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2004 | 49th Manikchand Filmfare Awards 2003 · as Self - Winner |
| 2002 | Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (TV Series) · as Himself |
| 2000 | Kaun Banega Crorepati (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2023 | Bird of Dusk · as (archival Footage) |
| 2018 | Manto · as Abid Ali Abid |
| 2017 | Seeking True Love · as Narrator |
| 2017 | Hanuman Da' Damdaar · as Valmiki (voice) |
| 2009 | Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye · as Judge 1 |
| 2004 | Indian Idol (TV Series) · as Judge |
| 2026 | Border 2 · as Lyricist |
| 2025 | 120 Bahadur · as Lyricist |
| 2024 | Superboys of Malegaon · as Lyricist |
| 2024 | Yudhra · as Lyricist |
| 2024 | Bad Newz · as Lyricist |
| 2023 | Kho Gaye Hum Kahan · as Lyricist |
| 2023 | Dunki · as Lyricist |
| 2023 | The Archies · as Lyricist |
| 2022 | Mili · as Lyricist |
| 2021 | Toofaan · as Lyricist |
| 2020 | Panga · as Lyricist |
| 2019 | Panipat · as Lyricist |
| 2018 | Namaste England · as Lyricist |
| 2018 | Gold · as Dialogue |
| 2017 | Tumhari Sulu · as Lyricist |
| 2016 | Mahayoddha Rama · as Lyrics |
| 2016 | Mohenjo Daro · as Lyricist |
| 2015 | Dil Dhadakne Do · as Dialogue |
| 2013 | Zanjeer · as Original Story |
| 2013 | Nautanki Saala! · as Lyricist |
| 2012 | The Reluctant Fundamentalist · as Eulogy In Urdu |
| 2012 | Ekk Deewana Tha · as Lyricist |
| 2011 | Don 2 · as Characters |
| 2011 | Force · as Musical |
| 2011 | Zokkomon · as Lyrics |
| 2010 | Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey · as Lyricist |
| 2010 | Mirch · as Lyrics |
| 2010 | Karthik Calling Karthik · as Lyricist |
| 2010 | Prem Kaa Game · as Lyrics |
| 2009 | Life Goes On · as Lyrics |
| 2009 | Me and Mrs. Khanna · as Lyricist |
| 2009 | Wake Up Sid · as Lyricist |
| 2009 | Billa · as Original Story |
| 2009 | Luck by Chance · as Dialogue |
| 2008 | Jodhaa Akbar · as Lyricist |
| 2007 | Billa · as Original Story |
| 2007 | Marigold · as Lyricist |
| 2004 | Swades · as Lyricist |
| 2004 | Look What's Happened Now · as Lyricist |
| 2003 | Supari · as Lyricist |
| 2001 | Aalavandhan · as Lyricist |
| 2001 | Little John · as Lyricist |
| 2000 | Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya · as Lyricist |
| 2000 | Gaja Gamini · as Additional Soundtrack |
| 1999 | Baadshah · as Lyricist |
| 1998 | Bada Din · as Lyricist |
| 1998 | Jeans · as Lyricist |
| 1998 | Kabhi Na Kabhi · as Story |
| 1997 | Yes Boss · as Lyricist |
| 1997 | Border · as Lyricist |
| 1994 | 1942: A Love Story · as Lyricist |
| 1993 | Gardish · as Musical |
| 1990 | Jeevan Ek Sanghursh · as Dialogue |
| 1989 | Joshilaay · as Dialogue |
| 1989 | Yuddhakanda · as Story |
| 1988 | Sathyaa · as Original Story |
| 1987 | Sangrama · as Story |
| 1987 | Mr. India · as Songs |
| 1987 | Oru Thayin Sabhatham · as Story |
| 1986 | Sobharaj · as Original Story |
| 1986 | Mr. Bharath · as Original Story |
| 1985 | |
| 1984 | Mashaal · as Dialogue |
| 1982 | Saath Saath · as Songs |
| 1981 | Savaal · as Original Story |
| 1980 | Polladhavan · as Original Story |
| 1980 | Billa · as Original Story |
| 1979 | Naan Vaazha Vaippen · as Story |
| 1978 | Trishul · as Dialogue |
| 1977 | Chacha Bhatija · as Dialogue |
| 1976 | Raja Nanna Raja · as Story |
| 1976 | Premada Kanike · as Story |
| 1975 | Nalai Namadhe · as Original Story |
| 1974 | Vani Rani · as Story |
| 1969 | Yakeen · as Dialogue |