Javed Akhtar
- Known for
- Writing
- Born
- January 17, 1945
- Movies
- 49
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.
Best-Known Movies
Filmography
| 2022 | Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal | |
| 2022 | The Master: Shyam Benegal | Himself |
| 2021 | India Shayari Project | Self |
| 2018 | Bird of Dusk | (archival footage) |
| 2018 | Manto | Abid Ali Abid |
| 2017 | Bareilly Ki Barfi | Narrator |
| 2017 | Hanuman Da Damdaar | Valmiki (voice) |
| 2015 | Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema | Self |
| 2015 | Shamitabh | Self |
| 2014 | Jai Ho | self |
| 2009 | Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye | Judge 1 |
| 2009 | Luck by Chance | Self |
| 1989 | Follow That Star - Amitabh Bachchan |
Directing, Writing & Producing
| 2010 | Aisha | Screenplay |
| 2006 | Don | Screenplay |
| 2004 | Lakshya | Screenplay |
| 2003 | Armaan | Screenplay |
| 1995 | Prem | Writer |
| 1993 | Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja | Screenplay |
| 1992 | Khel | Writer |
| 1991 | Jhoothi Shaan | Screenplay |
| 1989 | Main Azaad Hoon | Writer |
| 1989 | Joshilaay | Screenplay |
| 1987 | Mr. India | Writer |
| 1987 | Dacait | Writer |
| 1985 | Zamana | Writer |
| 1985 | Meri Jung | Writer |
| 1985 | Saagar | Screenplay |
| 1985 | Arjun | Screenplay |
| 1984 | Duniya | Writer |
| 1982 | Shakti | Writer |
| 1981 | Kranti | Writer |
| 1980 | Shaan | Writer |
| 1980 | Dostana | Writer |
| 1979 | Kaala Patthar | Writer |
| 1978 | Don | Screenplay, Writer |
| 1978 | Trishul | Screenplay |
| 1977 | Immaan Dharam | Writer |
| 1976 | Magaadu | Writer |
| 1975 | Sholay | Writer |
| 1975 | Aakhri Daao | Writer |
| 1975 | Deewaar | Writer |
| 1974 | Majboor | Writer |
| 1974 | Nippulanti Manishi | Writer |
| 1974 | Haath Ki Safai | Screenplay |
| 1973 | Zanjeer | Writer |
| 1973 | Yaadon Ki Baaraat | Writer, Screenplay |
| 1972 | Seeta and Geeta | Writer |
| 1971 | Haathi Mere Saathi | Screenplay |
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