Javed Akhtar

Writing Jan 17, 1945 (81 years old)

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.

23 Acting Credits

102 Crew Credits

Javed Akhtar

Acting

Bareilly Ki Barfi

Luck by Chance

The Story of Film: An Odyssey

Shamitabh

Manto

Kaun Banega Crorepati

Koffee with Karan

Indian Idol

Indian Idol

The Roshans

Hanuman Da Damdaar

Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai

Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema

Jai Ho

Angry Young Men

Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye

India Shayari Project

The Master: Shyam Benegal

Follow That Star - Amitabh Bachchan

Bird of Dusk

Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal

TED Talks India

Masala Chai with Rahul Mahajan

Crew

3 Idiots

Swades

Sholay

Don

Jodhaa Akbar

Wake Up Sid

Dil Dhadakne Do

Lakshya

Baadshah

Mr. India

Dunki

Karthik Calling Karthik