Javed Akhtar
Known for: Writing
Born: January 17, 1945
Place of birth: —
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.
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Filmography
119 movies · 9 TV shows, newest first
6.0
Batwara 1947
2026
5.6
Governor
2026
7.6
Border 2
2026
6.4
120 Bahadur
2025NR
Masala Chai with Rahul Mahajan
2025
7.6
Superboys of Malegaon
2025
7.9
The Roshans
2025
4.2
Yudhra
2024
8.3
Angry Young Men
2024
4.8
Bad Newz
2024
6.6
Kho Gaye Hum Kahan
2023
6.3
Dunki
2023
5.6
The Archies
2023
NR
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
2022
6.5
Mili
20224.0
The Master: Shyam Benegal
2022
6.0
India Shayari Project
2021
5.2
Toofaan
2021
6.7
Panga
2020
6.1
Panipat
2019
5.4
Namaste England
2018
7.0
Gold
2018
NR
Bird of Dusk
2018
7.4
Manto
2018
NR
TED Talks India
2017
6.6
Tumhari Sulu
2017
6.9
Bareilly Ki Barfi
2017
5.2
Hanuman Da Damdaar
2017
6.1
Mohenjo Daro
2016
5.2
Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema
2015
8.7
All Night Long
2015
6.9
Dil Dhadakne Do
2015
6.0
Shamitabh
2015
6.0
Jai Ho
2014
5.1
Nautanki Saala!
2013
4.6
Ekk Deewana Tha
2012
6.6
Force
2011
7.7
The Story of Film: An Odyssey
2011
5.9
Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey
2010
5.1
Aisha
2010
6.4
Karthik Calling Karthik
2010
8.0
3 Idiots
2009
5.0
Main Aurr Mrs Khanna
2009
7.2
Wake Up Sid
2009
5.3
Billa
2009
5.5
Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye
2009
6.5
Luck by Chance
2009
7.3
Jodhaa Akbar
2008
6.6
Billa
2007
6.1
Marigold
2007
8.0
Umrao Jaan
2006
6.9
Don
2006
7.3
Swades
2004
5.9
Koffee with Karan
2004
5.7
Indian Idol
2004
4.7
Kyun! Ho Gaya Na...
2004
6.7
Lakshya
2004
3.8
Supari
2003
5.6
Armaan
2003NR
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
2002
6.8
Aalavandhan
2001
5.8
Little John
2001
7.0
Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya
2000
6.6
Gaja Gamini
2000
6.6
Kaun Banega Crorepati
2000NR
Railway Coolie
2000
6.5
Baadshah
1999
8.0
Bada Din
1998
6.3
Jeans
1998
7.2
Kabhi Na Kabhi
1998
6.1
Yes Boss
1997
6.5
Border
1997
4.5
Prem
1995
6.0
1942: A Love Story
1994
8.1
Gardish
1993
5.7
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
1993
6.4
Khel
1992
10.0
Jhoothi Shaan
1991
6.4
Main Azaad Hoon
1989
NR
Jai Karnataka
1989
NR
Follow That Star - Amitabh Bachchan
1989
6.0
Joshilaay
1989
9.0
Yuddha Kaanda
1989
7.3
Sathya
1988
6.9
Mr. India
1987
5.4
Dacait
1987
7.5
Sobharaj
1986
7.1
Mr. Bharath
1986
10.0
Zamana
1985
7.5
Meri Jung
1985
6.6
Saagar
1985
5.3
Arjun
1985
7.3
Duniya
19847.0
Nathi Muthal Nathi Vare
1983
9.0
Sattam
1983
7.3
Shakti
1982
8.5
Saath Saath
1982
9.0
Savaal
1981
6.7
Kranti
1981
7.2
Thee
1981
6.8
Shaan
1980
6.2
Polladhavan
1980
6.0
Dostana
1980
7.2
Billa
1980
8.0
Yugandhar
19799.0
Naan Vazhavaippen
1979
7.5
Kaala Patthar
1979
6.6
Don
1978
6.4
Trishul
1978
7.5
Immaan Dharam
1977
9.0
Raja Nanna Raja
1976
7.0
Magaadu
1976
8.7
Premada Kanike
1976
7.1
Sholay
1975
10.0
Aakhri Daao
1975NR
Naalai Namadhe
1975
NR
Annadammula Anubandham
1975
7.2
Deewaar
1975
7.2
Majboor
1974
7.0
Nippulanti Manishi
1974
7.5
Haath Ki Safai
1974
NR
Vani Rani
1974
6.9
Zanjeer
1973
7.9
Yaadon Ki Baaraat
1973
7.0
Seeta and Geeta
1972
7.1
Haathi Mere Saathi
1971
6.0
Yakeen
1969
NR
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