Writing
Javed Akhtar
Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Tamil cinema · 117 credits
Born
17 January 1945 (age 81)
Also known as जावेद अख़्तर · Salim-Javed · Javed Akthar
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
Don 3
Lyricist
Batwara 1947
Lyricist
Border 2
Lyricist
Governor
Lyricist
Haiwaan
Lyricist
120 Bahadur
Lyricist
Bad Newz
Lyricist
Yudhra
Lyricist
Dunki
Lyricist
The Archies
Lyricist
Mili
Lyricist
Toofaan
Lyricist
Panga
Lyricist
Panipat
Lyricist
Bird of Dusk
as (archival footage)
Manto
as Abid Ali Abid
Namaste England
Lyricist
Gold
Dialogue
Hanuman Da Damdaar
as Valmiki (voice)
Bareilly Ki Barfi
as Narrator
Tumhari Sulu
Lyricist
Mohenjo Daro
Lyricist
Shamitabh
as Self
Dil Dhadakne Do
Dialogue
All Night Long
Translator
Nautanki Saala!
Lyricist
Ekk Deewana Tha
Lyricist
Force
Musical
Aisha
Screenplay
Luck by Chance
as Self, Dialogue
Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye
as Judge 1
Billa
Original Story
Wake Up Sid
Lyricist
3 Idiots
Thanks
Jodhaa Akbar
Lyricist
Billa
Original Story
Don
Screenplay
Umrao Jaan
Lyricist
Lakshya
Screenplay, Story, Dialogue
Swades
Lyricist
Armaan
Dialogue, Screenplay
Supari
Lyricist
Little John
Lyricist
Aalavandhan
Lyricist
Gaja Gamini
Additional Soundtrack
రైల్వే కూలీ
2000
Railway Coolie
Original Story
Refugee
Lyricist
Baadshah
Lyricist
Kabhi Na Kabhi
Story, Dialogue, Lyricist
Jeans
Lyricist
Bada Din
Lyricist
Yes Boss
Lyricist
Border
Lyricist
Prem
Writer
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
Screenplay, Story
Gardish
Musical
Khel
Writer
Jhoothi Shaan
Screenplay
Joshilaay
Dialogue, Story, Screenplay
Sathya
Original Story
Mr. India
Writer, Songs
Dacait
Writer
Mr. Bharath
Original Story
Sobharaj
Original Story
Arjun
Screenplay, Story
Saagar
Dialogue, Screenplay, Story
Zamana
Writer
Meri Jung
Writer
Duniya
Writer
Sattam
Original Story
Shakti
Writer
Savaal
Original Story
Kranti
Writer
Thee
Original Story
Shaan
Writer
Dostana
Writer
Billa
Original Story
Polladhavan
Original Story
Yugandhar
Original Story
நான் வாழவைப்பேன்
1979
Naan Vazhavaippen
Original Story
Don
Screenplay, Dialogue, Writer
Trishul
Story, Screenplay, Dialogue
Magaadu
Writer
நாளை நமதே
1975
Naalai Namadhe
Original Story
Sholay
Writer
Annadammula Anubandham
Original Story
Deewaar
Writer
Haath Ki Safai
Screenplay, Dialogue
Majboor
Writer
Sirithu Vazha Vendum
Original Story
Yaadon Ki Baaraat
Writer, Screenplay, Story
Zanjeer
Writer
Haathi Mere Saathi
Screenplay
Yakeen
Dialogue