Known For
Writing
Known Credits
23
Gender
Male
Birthday
January 17, 1945 (81 years old)
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.
| 2026 | Batwara 1947...Lyricist | |
| 2026 | Governor...Lyricist | |
| 2026 | Border 2...Lyricist | |
| 2025 | 120 Bahadur...Lyricist | |
| 2025 | Superboys of Malegaon...Lyricist | |
| 2024 | Yudhra...Lyricist | |
| 2024 | Bad Newz...Lyricist | |
| 2023 | Kho Gaye Hum Kahan...Lyricist | |
| 2023 | Dunki...Lyricist | |
| 2023 | The Archies...Lyricist | |
| 2022 | Mili...Lyricist | |
| 2021 | Toofaan...Lyricist | |
| 2020 | Panga...Lyricist | |
| 2019 | Panipat...Lyricist | |
| 2018 | Namaste England...Lyricist | |
| 2018 | Gold...Dialogue | |
| 2017 | Tumhari Sulu...Lyricist | |
| 2016 | Mohenjo Daro...Lyricist | |
| 2015 | Dil Dhadakne Do...Dialogue | |
| 2013 | Nautanki Saala!...Lyricist | |
| 2012 | Ekk Deewana Tha...Lyricist | |
| 2011 | Force...Musical | |
| 2010 | Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey...Lyricist | |
| 2010 | Aisha...Screenplay | |
| 2010 | Karthik Calling Karthik...Lyricist | |
| 2009 | Main Aurr Mrs Khanna...Lyricist | |
| 2009 | Wake Up Sid...Lyricist | |
| 2009 | Billa...Original Story | |
| 2009 | Luck by Chance...Dialogue | |
| 2008 | Jodhaa Akbar...Lyricist | |
| 2007 | Billa...Original Story | |
| 2007 | Marigold...Lyricist | |
| 2006 | Don...Screenplay | |
| 2004 | Swades...Lyricist | |
| 2004 | Kyun! Ho Gaya Na......Lyricist | |
| 2004 | Lakshya...Screenplay | |
| 2004 | Lakshya...Story | |
| 2004 | Lakshya...Dialogue | |
| 2003 | Supari...Lyricist | |
| 2003 | Armaan...Dialogue | |
| 2003 | Armaan...Screenplay | |
| 2001 | Aalavandhan...Lyricist | |
| 2001 | Little John...Lyricist | |
| 2000 | Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya...Lyricist | |
| 1999 | Baadshah...Lyricist | |
| 1998 | Bada Din...Lyricist | |
| 1998 | Jeans...Lyricist | |
| 1998 | Kabhi Na Kabhi...Story | |
| 1998 | Kabhi Na Kabhi...Dialogue | |
| 1998 | Kabhi Na Kabhi...Lyricist | |
| 1997 | Yes Boss...Lyricist | |
| 1997 | Border...Lyricist | |
| 1995 | Prem...Writer | |
| 1994 | 1942: A Love Story...Lyricist | |
| 1993 | Gardish...Musical | |
| 1993 | Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja...Screenplay | |
| 1993 | Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja...Story | |
| 1992 | Khel...Writer | |
| 1991 | Jhoothi Shaan...Screenplay | |
| 1989 | Main Azaad Hoon...Writer | |
| 1989 | Jai Karnataka...Story | |
| 1989 | Joshilaay...Dialogue | |
| 1989 | Joshilaay...Story | |
| 1989 | Joshilaay...Screenplay | |
| 1989 | Yuddha Kaanda...Story | |
| 1988 | Sathya...Original Story | |
| 1987 | Mr. India...Writer | |
| 1987 | Dacait...Writer | |
| 1986 | Sobharaj...Original Story | |
| 1986 | Mr. Bharath...Original Story | |
| 1985 | Zamana...Writer | |
| 1985 | Meri Jung...Writer | |
| 1985 | Saagar...Dialogue | |
| 1985 | Saagar...Screenplay | |
| 1985 | Saagar...Story | |
| 1985 | Arjun...Screenplay | |
| 1985 | Arjun...Story | |
| 1984 | Duniya...Writer | |
| 1983 | Nathi Muthal Nathi Vare...Original Story | |
| 1982 | Shakti...Writer | |
| 1981 | Savaal...Original Story | |
| 1981 | Kranti...Writer | |
| 1980 | Shaan...Writer | |
| 1980 | Polladhavan...Original Story | |
| 1980 | Dostana...Writer | |
| 1980 | Billa...Original Story | |
| 1979 | Yugandhar...Original Story | |
| 1979 | Kaala Patthar...Writer | |
| 1978 | Don...Screenplay | |
| 1978 | Don...Dialogue | |
| 1978 | Don...Writer | |
| 1978 | Trishul...Story | |
| 1978 | Trishul...Screenplay | |
| 1978 | Trishul...Dialogue | |
| 1977 | Immaan Dharam...Writer | |
| 1976 | Raja Nanna Raja...Story | |
| 1976 | Magaadu...Writer | |
| 1976 | Premada Kanike...Story | |
| 1975 | Sholay...Writer | |
| 1975 | Aakhri Daao...Writer | |
| 1975 | Naalai Namadhe...Original Story | |
| 1975 | Annadammula Anubandham...Original Story | |
| 1975 | Deewaar...Writer | |
| 1974 | Majboor...Writer | |
| 1974 | Nippulanti Manishi...Writer | |
| 1974 | Haath Ki Safai...Screenplay | |
| 1974 | Haath Ki Safai...Dialogue | |
| 1974 | Vani Rani...Story | |
| 1973 | Zanjeer...Writer | |
| 1973 | Yaadon Ki Baaraat...Writer | |
| 1973 | Yaadon Ki Baaraat...Screenplay | |
| 1973 | Yaadon Ki Baaraat...Story | |
| 1972 | Seeta and Geeta...Writer | |
| 1971 | Haathi Mere Saathi...Screenplay | |
| 1969 | Yakeen...Dialogue | |
| Don 3...Lyricist |
| 2015 | All Night Long...Translator | |
| 2009 | 3 Idiots...Thanks |
| 2000 | Gaja Gamini...Additional Soundtrack | |
| 1987 | Mr. India...Songs | |
| 1982 | Saath Saath...Songs |
| 2025 | Masala Chai with Rahul Mahajanas Self | |
| 2025 | The Roshansas Self | |
| 2024 | Angry Young Menas Self | |
| 2022 | Naam Tha Kanhaiyalalas | |
| 2022 | The Master: Shyam Benegalas Himself | |
| 2021 | India Shayari Projectas Self | |
| 2018 | Bird of Duskas (archival footage) | |
| 2018 | Mantoas Abid Ali Abid | |
| 2017 | TED Talks Indiaas Self | |
| 2017 | Bareilly Ki Barfias Narrator | |
| 2017 | Hanuman Da Damdaaras Valmiki (voice) | |
| 2015 | Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinemaas Self | |
| 2015 | Shamitabhas Self | |
| 2014 | Jai Hoas self | |
| 2011 | The Story of Film: An Odysseyas Self | |
| 2009 | Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aayeas Judge 1 | |
| 2009 | Luck by Chanceas Self | |
| 2004 | Koffee with Karanas Self | |
| 2004 | Indian Idolas Judge | |
| 2004 | Indian Idolas Self | |
| 2002 | Jeena Isi Ka Naam Haias Himself | |
| 2000 | Kaun Banega Crorepatias Self | |
| 1989 | Follow That Star - Amitabh Bachchanas |
