Javed Akhtar
Writing
Born January 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.
Filmography
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Batwara 1947
Don 3
Governor
Border 2
120 Bahadur
Superboys of Malegaon
The Roshans
Self
Yudhra
Angry Young Men
Self
Bad Newz
Kho Gaye Hum Kahan
Dunki
The Archies
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
Mili
India Shayari Project
Self
Toofaan
Panga
Panipat
Namaste England
Gold
Bird of Dusk
(archival footage)
Manto
Abid Ali Abid
TED Talks India
Self
Tumhari Sulu
Bareilly Ki Barfi
Narrator
Hanuman Da Damdaar
Valmiki (voice)
Mohenjo Daro
Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema
Self
All Night Long
Dil Dhadakne Do
Shamitabh
Self
Jai Ho
self
Nautanki Saala!
Ekk Deewana Tha
Force
The Story of Film: An Odyssey
Self
Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey
Aisha
Karthik Calling Karthik
3 Idiots
Main Aurr Mrs Khanna
Wake Up Sid
Billa
Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye
Judge 1
Luck by Chance
Self
Jodhaa Akbar
Billa
Marigold
Don
Swades
Koffee with Karan
Self
Indian Idol
Judge
Kyun! Ho Gaya Na...
Lakshya
Supari
Armaan
Aalavandhan
Little John
Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya
Gaja Gamini
Kaun Banega Crorepati
Self
Baadshah
Bada Din
Jeans
Kabhi Na Kabhi
Yes Boss
Border
Prem
1942: A Love Story
Gardish
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
Khel
Jhoothi Shaan
Main Azaad Hoon
Jai Karnataka
Follow That Star - Amitabh Bachchan
Joshilaay
Yuddha Kaanda
Sathya
Mr. India
Dacait
Sobharaj
Mr. Bharath
Zamana
Meri Jung
Saagar
Arjun
Duniya
Shakti
Saath Saath
Savaal
Kranti
Shaan
Polladhavan
Dostana
Billa
Yugandhar
Kaala Patthar
Don
Trishul
Immaan Dharam
Raja Nanna Raja
Magaadu
Premada Kanike
Sholay
Aakhri Daao
Annadammula Anubandham
Deewaar
Majboor
Nippulanti Manishi
Haath Ki Safai
Vani Rani
Zanjeer
Yaadon Ki Baaraat
Seeta and Geeta
Haathi Mere Saathi
Yakeen