8.0
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Writing
Javed Akhtar
- Born
- (age 81)
- Credits
- 131 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
8.0
Movie
7.4
Movie
Swades
7.1
Movie
Sholay
6.9
Movie
Don
7.3
Movie
Jodhaa Akbar
7.2
Movie
Wake Up Sid
6.9
Movie
Dil Dhadakne Do
6.8
Movie
Lakshya
6.3
Movie
Dunki
6.5
Movie
Baadshah
6.9
Movie
Mr. India
6.4
Movie
Karthik Calling Karthik
6.1
Movie
Mohenjo Daro
6.1
Movie
Yes Boss
6.5
Movie
Border
6.6
Movie
Don
7.0
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Gold
6.5
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Kho Gaye Hum Kahan
Acting credits 22
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Masala Chai with Rahul Mahajan TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2025 | The Roshans TV | Self (4 ep) |
| 2024 | Angry Young Men TV | Self (3 ep) |
| 2022 | Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal Film | |
| 2022 | The Master: Shyam Benegal Film | Himself |
| 2021 | India Shayari Project Film | Self |
| 2018 | Bird of Dusk Film | (archival footage) |
| 2018 | Manto Film | Abid Ali Abid |
| 2017 | TED Talks India TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2017 | Bareilly Ki Barfi Film | Narrator |
| 2017 | Hanuman Da Damdaar Film | Valmiki (voice) |
| 2015 | Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema Film | Self |
| 2015 | Shamitabh Film | Self |
| 2014 | Jai Ho Film | self |
| 2011 | The Story of Film: An Odyssey TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2009 | Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye Film | Judge 1 |
| 2009 | Luck by Chance Film | Self |
| 2004 | Koffee with Karan TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2004 | Indian Idol TV | Judge, Self (2 ep) |
| 2002 | Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai TV | Himself (2 ep) |
| 2000 | Kaun Banega Crorepati TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1989 | Follow That Star - Amitabh Bachchan Film |
Crew credits 110
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Don 3 Film | Lyricist |
| 2026 | Haiwaan Film | Lyricist |
| 2026 | Batwara 1947 Film | Lyricist |
| 2026 | Governor Film | Lyricist |
| 2026 | Border 2 Film | Lyricist |
| 2025 | 120 Bahadur Film | Lyricist |
| 2025 | Superboys of Malegaon Film | Lyricist |
| 2024 | Yudhra Film | Lyricist |
| 2024 | Bad Newz Film | Lyricist |
| 2023 | Kho Gaye Hum Kahan Film | Lyricist |
| 2023 | Dunki Film | Lyricist |
| 2023 | The Archies Film | Lyricist |
| 2022 | Mili Film | Lyricist |
| 2021 | Toofaan Film | Lyricist |
| 2020 | Panga Film | Lyricist |
| 2019 | Panipat Film | Lyricist |
| 2018 | Namaste England Film | Lyricist |
| 2018 | Gold Film | Dialogue |
| 2017 | Tumhari Sulu Film | Lyricist |
| 2016 | Mohenjo Daro Film | Lyricist |
| 2015 | All Night Long Film | Translator |
| 2015 | Dil Dhadakne Do Film | Dialogue |
| 2013 | Nautanki Saala! Film | Lyricist |
| 2012 | Ekk Deewana Tha Film | Lyricist |
| 2011 | Force Film | Musical |
| 2010 | Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey Film | Lyricist |
| 2010 | Aisha Film | Screenplay |
| 2010 | Karthik Calling Karthik Film | Lyricist |
| 2009 | 3 Idiots Film | Thanks |
| 2009 | Main Aurr Mrs Khanna Film | Lyricist |
| 2009 | Wake Up Sid Film | Lyricist |
| 2009 | Billa Film | Original Story |
| 2009 | Luck by Chance Film | Dialogue |
| 2008 | Jodhaa Akbar Film | Lyricist |
| 2007 | Billa Film | Original Story |
| 2007 | Marigold Film | Lyricist |
| 2006 | Umrao Jaan Film | Lyricist |
| 2006 | Don Film | Screenplay |
| 2004 | Swades Film | Lyricist |
| 2004 | Kyun! Ho Gaya Na... Film | Lyricist |
| 2004 | Lakshya Film | Screenplay, Story, Dialogue |
| 2003 | Supari Film | Lyricist |
| 2003 | Armaan Film | Screenplay, Dialogue |
| 2001 | Aalavandhan Film | Lyricist |
| 2001 | Little John Film | Lyricist |
| 2000 | Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya Film | Lyricist |
| 2000 | Gaja Gamini Film | Additional Soundtrack |
| 2000 | Refugee Film | Lyricist |
| 2000 | Railway Coolie Film | Original Story |
| 1999 | Baadshah Film | Lyricist |
| 1998 | Bada Din Film | Lyricist |
| 1998 | Jeans Film | Lyricist |
| 1998 | Kabhi Na Kabhi Film | Story, Dialogue, Lyricist |
| 1997 | Yes Boss Film | Lyricist |
| 1997 | Border Film | Lyricist |
| 1995 | Prem Film | Writer |
| 1994 | 1942: A Love Story Film | Lyricist |
| 1993 | Gardish Film | Musical |
| 1993 | Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja Film | Screenplay, Story |
| 1992 | Khel Film | Writer |