Javed Akhtar

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Javed Akhtar

Writing 81 January 17, 1945

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…

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3 Idiots

3 Idiots

8.0 2009 Movie
Swades

Swades

7.4 2004 Movie
Sholay

Sholay

7.1 1975 Movie
Don

Don

6.9 2006 Movie
Jodhaa Akbar

Jodhaa Akbar

7.3 2008 Movie
Indian Idol

Indian Idol

5.7 2004 TV Show
Bareilly Ki Barfi

Bareilly Ki Barfi

6.9 2017 Movie
Wake Up Sid

Wake Up Sid

7.2 2009 Movie
Koffee with Karan

Koffee with Karan

5.9 2004 TV Show
Dil Dhadakne Do

Dil Dhadakne Do

6.9 2015 Movie
Kaun Banega Crorepati

Kaun Banega Crorepati

6.6 2000 TV Show
Dunki

Dunki

6.3 2023 Movie

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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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2026
    Batwara 1947

    Movie Lyricist

  2. 2026
    Governor

    Movie Lyricist

  3. 2026
    Border 2

    Movie Lyricist

  4. 2025
    120 Bahadur

    Movie Lyricist

  5. 2025
    Masala Chai with Rahul Mahajan

    TV show Self

  6. 2025
    Superboys of Malegaon

    Movie Lyricist

  7. 2025
    The Roshans

    TV show Self

  8. 2024
    Yudhra

    Movie Lyricist

  9. 2024
    Angry Young Men

    TV show Self

  10. 2024
    Bad Newz

    Movie Lyricist

  11. 2023
    Kho Gaye Hum Kahan

    Movie Lyricist

  12. 2023
    Dunki

    Movie Lyricist

  13. 2023
    The Archies

    Movie Lyricist

  14. 2022
    Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal

    Movie

  15. 2022
    Mili

    Movie Lyricist

  16. 2022
    The Master: Shyam Benegal

    Movie Himself

More credits
  1. 2021
    India Shayari Project

    Movie Self

  2. 2021
    Toofaan

    Movie Lyricist

  3. 2020
    Panga

    Movie Lyricist

  4. 2019
    Panipat

    Movie Lyricist

  5. 2018
    Namaste England

    Movie Lyricist

  6. 2018
    Gold

    Movie Dialogue

  7. 2018
    Bird of Dusk

    Movie (archival footage)

  8. 2018
    Manto

    Movie Abid Ali Abid

  9. 2017
    TED Talks India

    TV show Self

  10. 2017
    Tumhari Sulu

    Movie Lyricist

  11. 2017
    Bareilly Ki Barfi

    Movie Narrator

  12. 2017
    Hanuman Da Damdaar

    Movie Valmiki (voice)

  13. 2016
    Mohenjo Daro

    Movie Lyricist

  14. 2015
    Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema

    Movie Self

  15. 2015
    All Night Long

    Movie Translator

  16. 2015
    Dil Dhadakne Do

    Movie Dialogue

  17. 2015
    Shamitabh

    Movie Self

  18. 2014
    Jai Ho

    Movie self

  19. 2013
    Nautanki Saala!

    Movie Lyricist

  20. 2012
    Ekk Deewana Tha

    Movie Lyricist

  21. 2011
    Force

    Movie Musical

  22. 2011
    The Story of Film: An Odyssey

    TV show Self

  23. 2010
    Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey

    Movie Lyricist

  24. 2010
    Aisha

    Movie Screenplay