Biography
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.
Wrote 103
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
- 2024
- 2023
- 2022
- 2021
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
Namaste England
Lyricist
- 2017
Tumhari Sulu
Lyricist
- 2016
Mohenjo Daro
Lyricist
- 2015
- 2013
Nautanki Saala!
Lyricist
- 2012
Ekk Deewana Tha
Lyricist
- 2011
Force
Musical
- 2010
Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey
Lyricist
2000s
- 2009
Main Aurr Mrs Khanna
Lyricist
Wake Up Sid
Lyricist
- 2008
- 2007
Billa
Original Story
Marigold
Lyricist
- 2006
- 2004
Kyun! Ho Gaya Na...
Lyricist
- 2003
Supari
Lyricist
Armaan
Dialogue, Screenplay
- 2001
Aalavandhan
Lyricist
- 2000
Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya
Lyricist
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
Bada Din
Lyricist
Kabhi Na Kabhi
Story, Dialogue, Lyricist
- 1997
Yes Boss
Lyricist
- 1995
Prem
Writer
- 1994
1942: A Love Story
Lyricist
- 1993
Gardish
Musical
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
Screenplay, Story
- 1992
Khel
Writer
- 1991
Jhoothi Shaan
Screenplay
1980s
- 1989
Main Azaad Hoon
Writer
Jai Karnataka
Story
Joshilaay
Dialogue, Story, Screenplay
Yuddha Kaanda
Story
- 1988
Sathya
Original Story
- 1987
Sangrama
Story
Mr. India
Writer
Dacait
Writer
- 1986
Sobharaj
Original Story
- 1985
Zamana
Writer
Meri Jung
Writer
Saagar
Dialogue, Screenplay, Story
Arjun
Screenplay, Story
- 1984
- 1983
Sattam
Original Story
- 1982
Shakti
Writer
- 1981
Savaal
Original Story
Kranti
Writer
Thee
Original Story
- 1980
Polladhavan
Original Story
Billa
Original Story
1970s
- 1979
Yugandhar
Original Story
- 1978
Don
Screenplay, Dialogue, Writer
Trishul
Story, Screenplay, Dialogue
- 1977
Immaan Dharam
Writer
- 1976
Raja Nanna Raja
Story
Magaadu
Writer
Premada Kanike
Story
- 1975
Aakhri Daao
Writer
Annadammula Anubandham
Original Story
- 1974
Majboor
Writer
Sirithu Vazha Vendum
Original Story
Nippulanti Manishi
Writer
Haath Ki Safai
Screenplay, Dialogue
Vani Rani
Story
- 1973
Zanjeer
Writer
Yaadon Ki Baaraat
Writer, Screenplay, Story
- 1972
Seeta and Geeta
Writer
- 1971
1960s
- 1969
No release date
Don 3
Lyricist
Acted in 7
2020s
- 2022
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
Movie
2010s
- 2018
Bird of Dusk
(archival footage)
Manto
Abid Ali Abid
- 2017
2000s
- 2009
Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye
Judge 1
- 2004
1980s
- 1989
Follow That Star - Amitabh Bachchan
Movie
Sound 3
2000s
- 2000
Gaja Gamini
Additional Soundtrack
1980s
- 1987
Mr. India
Songs
- 1982
Saath Saath
Songs
Other crew 1
2010s
- 2015
All Night Long
Translator
Appearances12
2020s
- 2025
- 2024
Angry Young Men
Self · 3 episodes
- 2021
India Shayari Project
Self
2010s
- 2017
TED Talks India
Self · 1 episode
- 2015
Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema
Self
- 2014
- 2011
The Story of Film: An Odyssey
Self · 1 episode
2000s
- 2009
- 2004
- 2000
Thanked in the credits1
2000s
- 2009
