Javed Akhtar
Known for Writing · 22 credits
- Born
- 1945-01-17 (age 81)
- Also known as
- जावेद अख़्तर · Salim-Javed · Javed Akthar
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.
Known For
TV Shows (9)
Indian Idol
2004
as Judge / Self
Koffee with Karan
2004
as Self
Kaun Banega Crorepati
2000
as Self
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
2002
as Himself
The Story of Film: An Odyssey
2011
as Self
The Roshans
2025
as Self
Angry Young Men
2024
as Self
TED Talks India
2017
as Self
Masala Chai with Rahul Mahajan
2025
as Self
Movies (13)
Luck by Chance
2009
as Self
Bareilly Ki Barfi
2017
as Narrator
Manto
2018
as Abid Ali Abid
Shamitabh
2015
as Self
Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema
2015
as Self
Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye
2009
as Judge 1
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
2022
Bird of Dusk
2018
as (archival footage)
Hanuman Da Damdaar
2017
as Valmiki (voice)
Follow That Star - Amitabh Bachchan
1989
The Master: Shyam Benegal
2022
as Himself
India Shayari Project
2021
as Self
Jai Ho
2014
as self
About Javed Akhtar
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 ear… With 22 credits spanning from 1989 to 2025, Javed Akhtar has appeared in 13 films and 9 TV shows.
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Most Popular Javed Akhtar Movies
- Luck by Chance (2009) — as Self
- Bareilly Ki Barfi (2017) — as Narrator
- Manto (2018) — as Abid Ali Abid
- Shamitabh (2015) — as Self
- Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema (2015) — as Self
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