Javed Akhtar

Writing

1945-01-17

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

Theaters

Batwara 1947

2026 · Movie

Theaters

Governor

2026 · Movie

Border 2

2026 · Movie

120 Bahadur

2025 · Movie

Masala Chai with Rahul Mahajan

2025 · Series

Superboys of Malegaon

2025 · Movie

The Roshans

2025 · Series

Yudhra

2024 · Movie

Angry Young Men

2024 · Series

Bad Newz

2024 · Movie

Kho Gaye Hum Kahan

2023 · Movie

Dunki

2023 · Movie

The Archies

2023 · Movie

Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal

2022 · Movie

Mili

2022 · Movie

The Master: Shyam Benegal

2022 · Movie

India Shayari Project

2021 · Movie

Toofaan

2021 · Movie

Panga

2020 · Movie

Panipat

2019 · Movie

Namaste England

2018 · Movie

Gold

2018 · Movie

Bird of Dusk

2018 · Movie

Manto

2018 · Movie

TED Talks India

2017 · Series

Tumhari Sulu

2017 · Movie

Bareilly Ki Barfi

2017 · Movie

Hanuman Da Damdaar

2017 · Movie

Mohenjo Daro

2016 · Movie

Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema

2015 · Movie

All Night Long

2015 · Movie

Dil Dhadakne Do

2015 · Movie

Shamitabh

2015 · Movie

Jai Ho

2014 · Movie

Nautanki Saala!

2013 · Movie

Ekk Deewana Tha

2012 · Movie

Force

2011 · Movie

The Story of Film: An Odyssey

2011 · Series

Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey

2010 · Movie

Aisha

2010 · Movie

Karthik Calling Karthik

2010 · Movie

3 Idiots

2009 · Movie

Main Aurr Mrs Khanna

2009 · Movie

Wake Up Sid

2009 · Movie

Billa

2009 · Movie

Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye

2009 · Movie

Luck by Chance

2009 · Movie

Jodhaa Akbar

2008 · Movie

Billa

2007 · Movie

Marigold

2007 · Movie

Umrao Jaan

2006 · Movie

Don

2006 · Movie

Swades

2004 · Movie

Koffee with Karan

2004 · Series

Indian Idol

2004 · Series

Kyun! Ho Gaya Na...

2004 · Movie

Lakshya

2004 · Movie

Supari

2003 · Movie

Armaan

2003 · Movie

Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai

2002 · Series

Aalavandhan

2001 · Movie

Little John

2001 · Movie

Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya

2000 · Movie

Gaja Gamini

2000 · Movie

Kaun Banega Crorepati

2000 · Series

Railway Coolie

2000 · Movie

Baadshah

1999 · Movie

Bada Din

1998 · Movie

Jeans

1998 · Movie

Kabhi Na Kabhi

1998 · Movie

Yes Boss

1997 · Movie

Border

1997 · Movie

Prem

1995 · Movie

1942: A Love Story

1994 · Movie

Gardish

1993 · Movie

Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja

1993 · Movie

Khel

1992 · Movie

Jhoothi Shaan

1991 · Movie

Main Azaad Hoon

1989 · Movie

Jai Karnataka

1989 · Movie

Follow That Star - Amitabh Bachchan

1989 · Movie

Joshilaay

1989 · Movie

Yuddha Kaanda

1989 · Movie

Sathya

1988 · Movie

Mr. India

1987 · Movie

Dacait

1987 · Movie

Sobharaj

1986 · Movie

Mr. Bharath

1986 · Movie

Zamana

1985 · Movie

Meri Jung

1985 · Movie

Saagar

1985 · Movie

Arjun

1985 · Movie

Duniya

1984 · Movie

Nathi Muthal Nathi Vare

1983 · Movie

Sattam

1983 · Movie

Shakti

1982 · Movie

Saath Saath

1982 · Movie

Savaal

1981 · Movie

Kranti

1981 · Movie

Thee

1981 · Movie

Shaan

1980 · Movie

Polladhavan

1980 · Movie

Dostana

1980 · Movie

Billa

1980 · Movie

Yugandhar

1979 · Movie

Naan Vazhavaippen

1979 · Movie

Kaala Patthar

1979 · Movie

Don

1978 · Movie

Trishul

1978 · Movie

Immaan Dharam

1977 · Movie

Raja Nanna Raja

1976 · Movie

Magaadu

1976 · Movie

Premada Kanike

1976 · Movie

Sholay

1975 · Movie

Aakhri Daao

1975 · Movie

Naalai Namadhe

1975 · Movie

Annadammula Anubandham

1975 · Movie

Deewaar

1975 · Movie

Majboor

1974 · Movie

Nippulanti Manishi

1974 · Movie

Haath Ki Safai

1974 · Movie

Vani Rani

1974 · Movie

Zanjeer

1973 · Movie

Yaadon Ki Baaraat

1973 · Movie

Seeta and Geeta

1972 · Movie

Haathi Mere Saathi

1971 · Movie

Yakeen

1969 · Movie

Don 3

Movie