01/17/1945
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 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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Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal (2022) as |
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The Master: Shyam Benegal (2022) as Himself |
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India Shayari Project (2021) as Self |
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Bird of Dusk (2018) as (archival footage) |
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मंटो (2018) as Abid Ali Abid |
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बरेली की बर्फी (2017) as Narrator |
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Hanuman Da Damdaar (2017) as Valmiki (voice) |
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Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema (2015) as Self |
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शमिताभ (2015) as Self |
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Jai Ho (2014) as self |
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Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye (2009) as Judge 1 |
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Luck by Chance (2009) as Self |
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Follow That Star - Amitabh Bachchan (1989) as |
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Batwara 1947 (2026) Lyricist |
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Governor (2026) Lyricist |
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बॉर्डर २ (2026) Lyricist |
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120 बहादुर (2025) Lyricist |
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सुपरबॉय्ज़ ऑफ मालेगाँव (2025) Lyricist |
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युध्रा (2024) Lyricist |
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बैड न्यूज़ (2024) Lyricist |
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खो गए हम कहाँ (2023) Lyricist |
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डंकी (2023) Lyricist |
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द आर्चीज़ (2023) Lyricist |
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मिली (2022) Lyricist |
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तूफ़ान (2021) Lyricist |
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पंगा (2020) Lyricist |
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पानीपट (2019) Lyricist |
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नमस्ते इंग्लैंड (2018) Lyricist |
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Gold (2018) Dialogue |
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तुम्हारी सुलु (2017) Lyricist |
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मोहेंजो डरो (2016) Lyricist |
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सारी रात (2015) Translator |
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दिल धड़कने दो (2015) Dialogue |
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नौटंकी साला (2013) Lyricist |
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Ekk Deewana Tha (2012) Lyricist |
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Force (2011) Musical |
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खेलें हम जी जान से (2010) Lyricist |
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Aisha (2010) Screenplay |
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Karthik Calling Karthik (2010) Lyricist |
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3 Idiots (2009) Thanks |
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मैं और मी.खन्ना (2009) Lyricist |
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Wake Up Sid (2009) Lyricist |
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బిల్లా (2009) Original Story |
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Luck by Chance (2009) Dialogue |
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जोधा अकबर (2008) Lyricist |
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பில்லா (2007) Original Story |
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Marigold (2007) Lyricist |
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डॉन (2006) Screenplay |
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स्वदेस (2004) Lyricist |
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क्यों! हो गया ना... (2004) Lyricist |
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लक्ष्य (2004) Screenplay |
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लक्ष्य (2004) Story |
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लक्ष्य (2004) Dialogue |
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सुपारी (2003) Lyricist |
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Armaan (2003) Dialogue |
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Armaan (2003) Screenplay |
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ஆளவந்தான் (2001) Lyricist |
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லிட்டில் ஜான் (2001) Lyricist |
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राजा को रानी से प्यार हो गया (2000) Lyricist |
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गज गामिनी (2000) Additional Soundtrack |
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बादशाह (1999) Lyricist |
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बड़ा दिन (1998) Lyricist |
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ஜீன்ஸ் (1998) Lyricist |
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Kabhi Na Kabhi (1998) Story |
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Kabhi Na Kabhi (1998) Dialogue |
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Kabhi Na Kabhi (1998) Lyricist |
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हां बॉस (1997) Lyricist |
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सीमा (1997) Lyricist |
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Prem (1995) Writer |
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१९४२: ए लव स्टोरी (1994) Lyricist |
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गर्दिश (1993) Musical |
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Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993) Screenplay |
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Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993) Story |
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Khel (1992) Writer |
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Jhoothi Shaan (1991) Screenplay |
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Main Azaad Hoon (1989) Writer |
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ಜೈ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ (1989) Story |
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Joshilaay (1989) Dialogue |
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Joshilaay (1989) Story |
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Joshilaay (1989) Screenplay |
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Yuddha Kaanda (1989) Story |
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சத்யா (1988) Original Story |
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मिस्टर इंडिया (1987) Writer |
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मिस्टर इंडिया (1987) Songs |
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डकैत (1987) Writer |
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ശോഭരാജ് (1986) Original Story |
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மிஸ்டர் பாரத் (1986) Original Story |
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Zamana (1985) Writer |
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मेरी जंग (1985) Writer |
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सागर (1985) Dialogue |
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सागर (1985) Screenplay |
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सागर (1985) Story |
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Arjun (1985) Screenplay |
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Arjun (1985) Story |
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दुनिया (1984) Writer |
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നദി മുതൽ നദി വരെ (1983) Original Story |
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शक्ति (1982) Writer |
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साथ साथ (1982) Songs |
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சவால் (1981) Original Story |
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Kranti (1981) Writer |
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शान (1980) Writer |
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பொல்லாதவன் (1980) Original Story |
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दोस्ताना (1980) Writer |
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பில்லா (1980) Original Story |
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యుగంధర్ (1979) Writer |
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काला पत्थर (1979) Writer |
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डॉन (1978) Screenplay |
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डॉन (1978) Dialogue |
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डॉन (1978) Writer |
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त्रिशूल (1978) Story |
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त्रिशूल (1978) Screenplay |
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त्रिशूल (1978) Dialogue |
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ईमान धर्म (1977) Writer |
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ರಾಜ ನನ್ನ ರಾಜ (1976) Story |
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మగాడు (1976) Writer |
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ಪ್ರೇಮದ ಕಾಣಿಕೆ (1976) Story |
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शोले (1975) Writer |
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Aakhri Daao (1975) Writer |
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நாளை நமதே (1975) Original Story |
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అన్నదమ్ముల అనుబంధం (1975) Original Story |
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दीवार (1975) Writer |
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मज़बूर (1974) Writer |
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నిప్పులాంటి మనిషి (1974) Writer |
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Haath Ki Safai (1974) Screenplay |
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Haath Ki Safai (1974) Dialogue |
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Vani Rani (1974) Story |
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ज़ंजीर (1973) Writer |
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यादों की बारात (1973) Writer |
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यादों की बारात (1973) Screenplay |
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यादों की बारात (1973) Story |
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सीता और गीता (1972) Writer |
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हाथी मेरे साथी (1971) Screenplay |
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य़कीन (1969) Dialogue |
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डॉन 3 () Lyricist |