Javed Akhtar
Writing
Birthday: January 17, 1945 (age 81)
Departments: Writing, Crew, Sound
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…
Acting
The Master: Shyam Benegal2022• Himself
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal2022
Manto2018• Abid Ali Abid
Bird of Dusk2018• (archival footage)
Hanuman Da Damdaar2017• Valmiki (voice)
Bareilly Ki Barfi2017• Narrator
Shamitabh2015• Self
Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye2009• Judge 1
Luck by Chance2009• Self
Crew
Lahore 19472026• Lyricist
Border 22026• Lyricist
Sholay: The Final Cut2025• Writer
120 Bahadur2025• Lyricist
Superboys of Malegaon2025• Lyricist
Bad Newz2024• Lyricist
Yudhra2024• Lyricist
Dunki2023• Lyricist
The Archies2023• Lyricist
Kho Gaye Hum Kahan2023• Lyricist
Mili2022• Lyricist
Toofaan2021• Lyricist
Panga2020• Lyricist
Panipat2019• Lyricist
Namaste England2018• Lyricist
Gold2018• Dialogue
Tumhari Sulu2017• Lyricist
Mohenjo Daro2016• Lyricist
Dil Dhadakne Do2015• Dialogue
Saari Raat2015• Translator
Nautanki Saala!2013• Lyricist
Ekk Deewana Tha2012• Lyricist
Force2011• Musical
Aisha2010• Screenplay
Karthik Calling Karthik2010• Lyricist
Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey2010• Lyricist
Billa2009• Original Story
Wake Up Sid2009• Lyricist
3 Idiots2009• Thanks
Luck by Chance2009• Dialogue
Main Aurr Mrs Khanna2009• Lyricist
Jodhaa Akbar2008• Lyricist
Billa2007• Original Story
Don2006• Screenplay
Lakshya2004• Screenplay
Kyun! Ho Gaya Na...2004• Lyricist
Swades2004• Lyricist
Armaan2003• Screenplay
Supari2003• Lyricist
Little John2001• Lyricist
Aalavandhan2001• Lyricist
Gaja Gamini2000• Additional Soundtrack
Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya2000• Lyricist
Baadshah1999• Lyricist
Kabhi Na Kabhi1998• Dialogue
Jeans1998• Lyricist
Bada Din1998• Lyricist
Yes Boss1997• Lyricist
Border1997• Lyricist
Prem1995• Writer
1942: A Love Story1994• Lyricist
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja1993• Story
Gardish1993• Musical
Khel1992• Writer
Jhoothi Shaan1991• Screenplay
Main Azaad Hoon1989• Writer
Joshilaay1989• Dialogue, Screenplay and Story
Yuddha Kaanda1989• Story
Jai Karnataka1989• Story
Sathya1988• Original Story
Mr. India1987• Writer
Dacait1987• Writer
Mr. Bharath1986• Original Story
Sobharaj1986• Original Story
Arjun1985• Screenplay
Saagar1985• Story
Zamana1985• Writer
Meri Jung1985• Writer
Duniya1984• Writer
Nathi Muthal Nathi Vare1983• Original Story
Shakti1982• Writer
Saath Saath1982• Songs
Savaal1981• Original Story
Kranti1981• Writer
Shaan1980• Writer
Dostana1980• Writer
Billa1980• Original Story
Polladhavan1980• Original Story
Yugandhar1979• Writer
Kaala Patthar1979• Writer
Don1978• Dialogue
Trishul1978• Dialogue
Immaan Dharam1977• Writer
Premada Kanike1976• Story
Magaadu1976• Writer
Raja Nanna Raja1976• Story
Naalai Namadhe1975• Original Story
Sholay1975• Writer
Annadammula Anubandham1975• Original Story
Aakhri Daao1975• Writer
Deewaar1975• Writer
Vani Rani1974• Story
Haath Ki Safai1974• Screenplay
Nippulanti Manishi1974• Writer
Majboor1974• Writer
Yaadon Ki Baaraat1973• Writer
Zanjeer1973• Writer
Seeta and Geeta1972• Writer
Haathi Mere Saathi1971• Screenplay
Yakeen1969• Dialogue
Don 3• Lyricist