JAVED AKHTAR
Javed Akhtar
Gender: Male
Known for: Writing
Birthday: January 17, 1945
Place of Birth: Unknown
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.
Filmography
Starring
Self
2025·
The RoshansSelf
2024·
Angry Young MenSelf
Himself
2022·
Naam Tha KanhaiyalalSelf
2018·
MantoAbid Ali Abid
2018·
Bird of Dusk(archival footage)
2017·
TED Talks IndiaSelf
2017·
Bareilly Ki BarfiNarrator
2017·
Hanuman Da DamdaarValmiki (voice)
2015·
ShamitabhSelf
2014·
Jai Hoself
Self
Judge 1
2009·
Luck by ChanceSelf
2004·
Koffee with KaranSelf
2004·
Indian IdolSelf, Judge
Himself
Self
Production
2026·
Border 2Lyricist
2026·
Lahore 1947Lyricist
Lyricist
2025·
120 BahadurLyricist
2024·
YudhraLyricist
2024·
Bad NewzLyricist
2023·
Kho Gaye Hum KahanLyricist
2023·
The ArchiesLyricist
2023·
DunkiLyricist
2022·
MiliLyricist
2020·
PangaLyricist
2019·
PanipatLyricist
2018·
GoldDialogue
2018·
Namaste EnglandLyricist
2017·
Tumhari SuluLyricist
2016·
Mohenjo DaroLyricist
2015·
All Night LongTranslator
2015·
Dil Dhadakne DoDialogue
2013·
Nautanki Saala!Lyricist
2012·
Ekk Deewana ThaLyricist
2011·
ForceMusical
Lyricist
Lyricist
2009·
Main Aurr Mrs KhannaLyricist
2009·
Luck by ChanceDialogue
2008·
Jodhaa AkbarLyricist
2007·
BillaOriginal Story
2007·
MarigoldLyricist
2006·
DonScreenplay
2004·
SwadesLyricist
2004·
Kyun! Ho Gaya Na...Lyricist
2004·
LakshyaStory, Dialogue, Screenplay
2003·
SupariLyricist
Lyricist
2000·
Gaja GaminiAdditional Soundtrack
1998·
Bada DinLyricist
1998·
Kabhi Na KabhiLyricist, Story, Dialogue
1998·
JeansLyricist
1995·
PremWriter
1994·
1942: A Love StoryLyricist
1993·
GardishMusical
Screenplay, Story
1992·
KhelWriter
1991·
Jhoothi ShaanScreenplay
1989·
Jai KarnatakaStory
1989·
Yuddha KaandaStory
1989·
JoshilaayScreenplay, Story, Dialogue
1988·
SathyaOriginal Story
1987·
Mr. IndiaSongs, Writer
1986·
SobharajOriginal Story
1985·
ArjunStory, Screenplay
1985·
Meri JungWriter
1984·
DuniyaWriter
1981·
KrantiWriter
1979·
Kaala PattharWriter
1979·
YugandharWriter
1976·
Raja Nanna RajaStory
1976·
MagaaduWriter
1975·
DeewaarWriter
1975·
Aakhri DaaoWriter
1974·
MajboorWriter
1974·
Nippulanti ManishiWriter
1973·
Yaadon Ki BaaraatStory, Screenplay, Writer
1971·
Haathi Mere SaathiScreenplay
TBA·
Don 3Lyricist
2021·
ToofaanLyricist
2010·
AishaScreenplay
2009·
3 IdiotsThanks
2009·
Wake Up SidLyricist
2009·
BillaOriginal Story
2003·
ArmaanDialogue, Screenplay
2001·
AalavandhanLyricist
2001·
Little JohnLyricist
1999·
BaadshahLyricist
1997·
BorderLyricist
1997·
Yes BossLyricist
1989·
Main Azaad HoonWriter
1987·
DacaitWriter
1986·
Mr. BharathOriginal Story
1985·
ZamanaWriter
1985·
SaagarDialogue, Screenplay, Story
Original Story
1982·
Saath SaathSongs
1982·
ShaktiWriter
1981·
SavaalOriginal Story
1980·
PolladhavanOriginal Story
1980·
BillaOriginal Story
1980·
DostanaWriter
1980·
ShaanWriter
1978·
TrishulScreenplay, Story, Dialogue
1978·
DonScreenplay, Writer, Dialogue
1977·
Immaan DharamWriter
1976·
Premada KanikeStory
Original Story
1975·
SholayWriter
1975·
Naalai NamadheOriginal Story
1974·
Haath Ki SafaiDialogue, Screenplay
1974·
Vani RaniStory
1973·
ZanjeerWriter
1972·
Seeta and GeetaWriter
1969·
YakeenDialogue