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 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.
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Movies (124)
Haiwaan
2026 · Lyricist
Batwara 1947
2026 · Lyricist
Governor
2026 · Lyricist
Border 2
2026 · Lyricist
120 Bahadur
2025 · Lyricist
Superboys of Malegaon
2025 · Lyricist
Yudhra
2024 · Lyricist
Bad Newz
2024 · Lyricist
Kho Gaye Hum Kahan
2023 · Lyricist
Dunki
2023 · Lyricist
The Archies
2023 · Lyricist
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
2022
Mili
2022 · Lyricist
The Master: Shyam Benegal
2022 · Himself
India Shayari Project
2021 · Self
Toofaan
2021 · Lyricist
Panga
2020 · Lyricist
Panipat
2019 · Lyricist
Namaste England
2018 · Lyricist
Gold
2018 · Dialogue
Bird of Dusk
2018 · (archival footage)
Manto
2018 · Abid Ali Abid
Tumhari Sulu
2017 · Lyricist
Bareilly Ki Barfi
2017 · Narrator
Hanuman Da Damdaar
2017 · Valmiki (voice)
Mohenjo Daro
2016 · Lyricist
Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema
2015 · Self
All Night Long
2015 · Translator
Dil Dhadakne Do
2015 · Dialogue
Shamitabh
2015 · Self
Jai Ho
2014 · self
Nautanki Saala!
2013 · Lyricist
Ekk Deewana Tha
2012 · Lyricist
Force
2011 · Musical
Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey
2010 · Lyricist
Aisha
2010 · Screenplay
Karthik Calling Karthik
2010 · Lyricist
3 Idiotas
2009 · Thanks
Main Aurr Mrs Khanna
2009 · Lyricist
Wake Up Sid
2009 · Lyricist
Billa
2009 · Original Story
Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye
2009 · Judge 1
Luck by Chance
2009 · Self, Dialogue
Jodhaa Akbar
2008 · Lyricist
Billa
2007 · Original Story
Marigold
2007 · Lyricist
Ta Ra Rum Pum
2007 · Lyricist
Umrao Jaan
2006 · Lyricist
Don
2006 · Screenplay
Swades
2004 · Lyricist
Kyun! Ho Gaya Na...
2004 · Lyricist
Lakshya
2004 · Screenplay, Story, Dialogue
Supari
2003 · Lyricist
Armaan
2003 · Dialogue, Screenplay
Aalavandhan
2001 · Lyricist
Little John
2001 · Lyricist
Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya
2000 · Lyricist
Gaja Gamini
2000 · Additional Soundtrack
Refugee
2000 · Lyricist
Railway Coolie
2000 · Original Story
Baadshah
1999 · Lyricist
Bada Din
1998 · Lyricist
Jeans
1998 · Lyricist
Kabhi Na Kabhi
1998 · Story, Dialogue, Lyricist
Yes Boss
1997 · Lyricist
Border
1997 · Lyricist
Prem
1995 · Writer
1942: A Love Story
1994 · Lyricist
Gardish
1993 · Musical
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
1993 · Screenplay, Story
Khel
1992 · Writer
Jhoothi Shaan
1991 · Screenplay
Main Azaad Hoon
1989 · Writer
Jai Karnataka
1989 · Story
Follow That Star - Amitabh Bachchan
1989
Joshilaay
1989 · Dialogue, Story, Screenplay
Yuddha Kaanda
1989 · Story
Sathya
1988 · Original Story
Sangrama
1987 · Story
Mr. India
1987 · Writer, Songs
Dacait
1987 · Writer
Sobharaj
1986 · Original Story
Mr. Bharath
1986 · Original Story
Zamana
1985 · Writer
Meri Jung
1985 · Writer
Saagar
1985 · Dialogue, Screenplay, Story
Arjun
1985 · Screenplay, Story
Duniya
1984 · Writer
Nathi Muthal Nathi Vare
1983 · Original Story
Sattam
1983 · Original Story
Shakti
1982 · Writer
Saath Saath
1982 · Songs
Savaal
1981 · Original Story
Kranti
1981 · Writer
Thee
1981 · Original Story
Shaan
1980 · Writer
Polladhavan
1980 · Original Story
Dostana
1980 · Writer
Billa
1980 · Original Story
Yugandhar
1979 · Original Story
Naan Vazhavaippen
1979 · Original Story
Kaala Patthar
1979 · Writer
Don
1978 · Screenplay, Dialogue, Writer
Trishul
1978 · Story, Screenplay, Dialogue
Immaan Dharam
1977 · Writer
Raja Nanna Raja
1976 · Story
Magaadu
1976 · Writer
Premada Kanike
1976 · Story
Sholay
1975 · Writer
Aakhri Daao
1975 · Writer
Naalai Namadhe
1975 · Original Story
Annadammula Anubandham
1975 · Original Story
Deewaar
1975 · Writer
Majboor
1974 · Writer
Sirithu Vazha Vendum
1974 · Original Story
Nippulanti Manishi
1974 · Writer
Haath Ki Safai
1974 · Screenplay, Dialogue
Vani Rani
1974 · Story
Zanjeer
1973 · Writer
Yaadon Ki Baaraat
1973 · Writer, Screenplay, Story
Seeta and Geeta
1972 · Writer
Haathi Mere Saathi
1971 · Screenplay
Yakeen
1969 · Dialogue
Don 3
· Lyricist
TV shows (9)
Masala Chai with Rahul Mahajan
2025 · Self
The Roshans
2025 · Self
Angry Young Men
2024 · Self
TED Talks India
2017 · Self
La Historia del Cine
2011 · Self
Koffee with Karan
2004 · Self
Indian Idol
2004 · Judge, Self
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
2002 · Himself
Kaun Banega Crorepati
2000 · Self