Javed Akhtar
Writing
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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Javed Akhtar
Filmography
Acting (13)
2022
The Master: Shyam Benegalas Himself
4.0
2021
India Shayari Projectas Self
6.0
2018
Bird of Duskas (archival footage)
2018
Mantoas Abid Ali Abid
7.4
2017
Bareilly Ki Barfias Narrator
6.9
2017
Hanuman Da Damdaaras Valmiki (voice)
5.2
5.2
2015
Shamitabhas Self
6.0
2014
Jai Hoas self
6.0
2009
Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aayeas Judge 1
5.5
2009
Luck by Chanceas Self
6.5
Production & Directing (128)
2026
HaiwaanLyricist
2026
Batwara 1947Lyricist
6.0
2026
GovernorLyricist
5.6
2026
Border 2Lyricist
7.6
2025
120 BahadurLyricist
6.4
2025
Superboys of MalegaonLyricist
7.6
2024
YudhraLyricist
4.2
2024
Bad NewzLyricist
4.8
2023
Kho Gaye Hum KahanLyricist
6.6
2023
DunkiLyricist
6.3
2023
The ArchiesLyricist
5.6
2022
MiliLyricist
6.5
2021
ToofaanLyricist
5.2
2020
PangaLyricist
6.7
2019
PanipatLyricist
6.1
2018
Namaste EnglandLyricist
5.4
2018
GoldDialogue
7.0
2017
Tumhari SuluLyricist
6.6
2016
Mohenjo DaroLyricist
6.1
2015
All Night LongTranslator
8.7
2015
Dil Dhadakne DoDialogue
6.9
2013
Nautanki Saala!Lyricist
5.1
2012
Ekk Deewana ThaLyricist
4.6
2011
ForceMusical
6.6
2010
Khelein Hum Jee Jaan SeyLyricist
5.9
2010
AishaScreenplay
5.1
2010
Karthik Calling KarthikLyricist
6.4
2009
3 IdiotsThanks
8.0
2009
Main Aurr Mrs KhannaLyricist
5.0
2009
Wake Up SidLyricist
7.2
2009
BillaOriginal Story
5.3
2009
Luck by ChanceDialogue
6.5
2008
Jodhaa AkbarLyricist
7.3
2007
BillaOriginal Story
6.6
2007
MarigoldLyricist
6.1
2006
Umrao JaanLyricist
8.0
2006
DonScreenplay
6.9
2004
SwadesLyricist
7.3
2004
Kyun! Ho Gaya Na...Lyricist
4.7
2004
LakshyaScreenplay
6.7
2004
LakshyaStory
6.7
2004
LakshyaDialogue
6.7
2003
SupariLyricist
3.8
2003
ArmaanScreenplay
5.6
2003
ArmaanDialogue
5.6
2001
AalavandhanLyricist
6.8
2001
Little JohnLyricist
5.8
2000
Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho GayaLyricist
7.0
2000
Gaja GaminiAdditional Soundtrack
6.6
2000
RefugeeLyricist
5.4
2000
Railway CoolieOriginal Story
1999
BaadshahLyricist
6.6
1998
Bada DinLyricist
8.0
1998
JeansLyricist
6.3
1998
Kabhi Na KabhiStory
7.2
1998
Kabhi Na KabhiDialogue
7.2
1998
Kabhi Na KabhiLyricist
7.2
1997
Yes BossLyricist
6.1
1997
BorderLyricist
6.5
1995
PremWriter
4.5
1994
1942: A Love StoryLyricist
6.0
1993
GardishMusical
8.1
1993
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka RajaScreenplay
5.7
1993
5.7
1992
KhelWriter
6.4
1991
Jhoothi ShaanScreenplay
10.0
1989
Main Azaad HoonWriter
6.4
1989
Jai KarnatakaStory
1989
JoshilaayScreenplay
6.0
1989
JoshilaayStory
6.0
1989
JoshilaayDialogue
6.0
1989
Yuddha KaandaStory
9.0
1988
SathyaOriginal Story
7.3
1987
Mr. IndiaWriter
6.9
1987
Mr. IndiaSongs
6.9
1987
DacaitWriter
5.4
1986
SobharajOriginal Story
7.5
1986
Mr. BharathOriginal Story
7.1
1985
ZamanaWriter
10.0
1985
Meri JungWriter
7.5
1985
SaagarDialogue
6.6
1985
SaagarStory
6.6
1985
SaagarScreenplay
6.6
1985
ArjunScreenplay
5.3
1985
ArjunStory
5.3
1984
DuniyaWriter
7.3
1983
Nathi Muthal Nathi VareOriginal Story
7.0
1983
SattamOriginal Story
9.0
1982
ShaktiWriter
7.3
1982
Saath SaathSongs
8.5
1981
SavaalOriginal Story
9.0
1981
KrantiWriter
6.7
1981
TheeOriginal Story
7.2
1980
ShaanWriter
6.8
1980
PolladhavanOriginal Story
6.2
1980
DostanaWriter
6.0
1980
BillaOriginal Story
7.2
1979
YugandharOriginal Story
8.0
1979
Naan VazhavaippenOriginal Story
9.0
1979
Kaala PattharWriter
7.5
1978
DonScreenplay
6.6
1978
DonWriter
6.6
1978
DonDialogue
6.6
1978
TrishulDialogue
6.4
1978
TrishulStory
6.4
1978
TrishulScreenplay
6.4
1977
Immaan DharamWriter
7.5
1976
Raja Nanna RajaStory
9.0
1976
MagaaduWriter
7.0
1976
Premada KanikeStory
8.7
1975
SholayWriter
7.1
1975
Aakhri DaaoWriter
10.0
1975
Naalai NamadheOriginal Story
1975
Annadammula AnubandhamOriginal Story
1975
DeewaarWriter
7.2
1974
MajboorWriter
7.2
1974
Nippulanti ManishiWriter
7.0
1974
Haath Ki SafaiDialogue
7.5
1974
Haath Ki SafaiScreenplay
7.5
1974
Vani RaniStory
1973
ZanjeerWriter
6.9
1973
Yaadon Ki BaaraatWriter
7.9
1973
Yaadon Ki BaaraatScreenplay
7.9
1973
Yaadon Ki BaaraatStory
7.9
1972
Seeta and GeetaWriter
7.0
1971
Haathi Mere SaathiScreenplay
7.1
1969
YakeenDialogue
6.0
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Don 3Lyricist