Javed Akhtar
Writer
Javed Akhtar was born on January 17, 1945, in Gwalior, Central India Agency, British India. His credits include ‘Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India,’ ‘Om Shanti Om,’ and ‘Kal Ho Naa Ho.’ Since December 9, 1984, he has been married to Shabana Azmi. Previously, he was married to Honey Irani. Akhtar gained fame as part of the Salim–Javed duo and his first film as a screenwriter was 1973-flick 'Zanjeer.’ He went on to create the soundtracks for the films ‘Deewar’ and ‘Sholay,’ both of which were released in 1975 and earned cult status as well as having a significant cultural impact. For his work as a lyricist, he won the National Film Award for Best Lyrics five times and the Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist eight times. The Government of India bestowed the civilian honor of Padma Shri on Akhtar in 1999, followed by the Padma Bhushan in 2007. As of 2020, he received the Richard Dawkins Award for being a "strong force for secularism, reason, and human rights, fighting superstition and bigotry through his poetry, filmmaking, and political activity."
Javed Akhtar’s Best Works
Luck by Chance
Bareilly Ki Barfi
Manto
Shamitabh
Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
The Master: Shyam Benegal
Hanuman Da Damdaar
Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye
Acting credits
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2020s
2025
Kaun Banega Crorepati
2025
The Roshans
2024
Angry Young Men
2022
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
2022
The Master: Shyam Benegal
2021
India Shayari Project
2010s
2018
Bird of Dusk
2018
Manto
2017
Bareilly Ki Barfi
2017
Hanuman Da Damdaar
2017
TED Talks India
2015
Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema
2015
Shamitabh
2014
Jai Ho
2011
The Story of Film: An Odyssey
2000s
2009
Luck by Chance
2009
Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye
2007
Koffee with Karan
2004
Indian Idol
2002
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
1980s
1989
Follow That Star - Amitabh Bachchan
21 credits shown · 1989–2025.
Behind the camera
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2010s
2010
Aisha
2000s
2006
Don
2004
Lakshya
2003
Armaan
1990s
1998
Kabhi Na Kabhi
1995
Prem
1993
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
1992
Khel
1991
Jhoothi Shaan
1980s
1989
Jai Karnataka
1989
Joshilaay
1989
Main Azaad Hoon
1989
Yuddha Kaanda
1987
Dacait
1987
Mr. India
1985
Arjun
1985
Meri Jung
1985
Saagar
1985
Zamana
1984
Duniya
1982
Shakti
1981
Kranti
1980
Dostana
1980
Shaan
1970s
1979
Kaala Patthar
1978
Don
1978
Trishul
1977
Immaan Dharam
1976
Magaadu
1976
Premada Kanike
1976
Raja Nanna Raja
1975
Aakhri Daao
1975
Deewaar
1975
Sholay
1974
Haath Ki Safai
1974
Majboor
1974
Nippulanti Manishi
1974
Vani Rani
1973
Yaadon Ki Baaraat
1973
Zanjeer
1972
Seeta and Geeta
1971
Haathi Mere Saathi
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