Javed Akhtar
Writing
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
Writing99
movieBatwara 1947
2026
Lyricist
movieGovernor
2026
Lyricist
movieBorder 2
2026
Lyricist
movie120 Bahadur
2025
Lyricist
movieSuperboys of Malegaon
2025
Lyricist
movieYudhra
2024
Lyricist
movieBad Newz
2024
Lyricist
movieKho Gaye Hum Kahan
2023
Lyricist
movieDunki
2023
Lyricist
movieThe Archies
2023
Lyricist
movieMili
2022
Lyricist
movieToofaan
2021
Lyricist
moviePanga
2020
Lyricist
moviePanipat
2019
Lyricist
movieNamaste England
2018
Lyricist
movieGold
2018
Dialogue
movieTumhari Sulu
2017
Lyricist
movieMohenjo Daro
2016
Lyricist
movieDil Dhadakne Do
2015
Dialogue
movieNautanki Saala!
2013
Lyricist
movieEkk Deewana Tha
2012
Lyricist
movieForce
2011
Musical
movieAisha
2010
Screenplay
movieKarthik Calling Karthik
2010
Lyricist
movieMain Aurr Mrs Khanna
2009
Lyricist
movieWake Up Sid
2009
Lyricist
movieBilla
2009
Original Story
movieLuck by Chance
2009
Dialogue
movieJodhaa Akbar
2008
Lyricist
movieBilla
2007
Original Story
movieMarigold
2007
Lyricist
movieUmrao Jaan
2006
Lyricist
movieDon
2006
Screenplay
movieSwades
2004
Lyricist
movieKyun! Ho Gaya Na...
2004
Lyricist
movieLakshya
2004
Screenplay, Dialogue, Story
movieSupari
2003
Lyricist
movieArmaan
2003
Screenplay, Dialogue
movieAalavandhan
2001
Lyricist
movieLittle John
2001
Lyricist
movieBaadshah
1999
Lyricist
movieBada Din
1998
Lyricist
movieJeans
1998
Lyricist
movieKabhi Na Kabhi
1998
Dialogue, Story, Lyricist
movieYes Boss
1997
Lyricist
movieBorder
1997
Lyricist
moviePrem
1995
Writer
movie1942: A Love Story
1994
Lyricist
movieGardish
1993
Musical
movieRoop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
1993
Story, Screenplay
movieKhel
1992
Writer
movieJhoothi Shaan
1991
Screenplay
movieMain Azaad Hoon
1989
Writer
movieJoshilaay
1989
Dialogue, Story, Screenplay
movieSathya
1988
Original Story
movieMr. India
1987
Writer
movieDacait
1987
Writer
movieSobharaj
1986
Original Story
movieMr. Bharath
1986
Original Story
movieZamana
1985
Writer
movieMeri Jung
1985
Writer
movieSaagar
1985
Story, Screenplay, Dialogue
movieArjun
1985
Screenplay, Story
movieDuniya
1984
Writer
Nathi Muthal Nathi Vare
1983
Original Story
movieShakti
1982
Writer
movieSavaal
1981
Original Story
movieKranti
1981
Writer
movieShaan
1980
Writer
moviePolladhavan
1980
Original Story
movieDostana
1980
Writer
movieBilla
1980
Original Story
movieYugandhar
1979
Original Story
movieKaala Patthar
1979
Writer
movieDon
1978
Dialogue, Writer, Screenplay
movieTrishul
1978
Dialogue, Story, Screenplay
movieImmaan Dharam
1977
Writer
movieMagaadu
1976
Writer
movieSholay
1975
Writer
movieAakhri Daao
1975
Writer
Naalai Namadhe
1975
Original Story
movieAnnadammula Anubandham
1975
Original Story
movieDeewaar
1975
Writer
movieMajboor
1974
Writer
movieHaath Ki Safai
1974
Screenplay, Dialogue
movieVani Rani
1974
Story
movieZanjeer
1973
Writer
movieYaadon Ki Baaraat
1973
Writer, Screenplay, Story
movieSeeta and Geeta
1972
Writer
movieHaathi Mere Saathi
1971
Screenplay
movieYakeen
1969
Dialogue
movieDon 3
Lyricist
Acting22
movieBird of Dusk
2018
(archival footage)
movieManto
2018
Abid Ali Abid
movieBareilly Ki Barfi
2017
Narrator
movieHanuman Da Damdaar
2017
Valmiki (voice)
movieJai Ho
2014
self
tvIndian Idol
2004
Judge / Self
Sound3
Crew2
movieAll Night Long
2015
Translator
movie3 Idiots
2009
Thanks