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Known For:
Writing
Birthday:
January 17, 1945
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Javed Akhtar
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
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal | |
| 2021 | India Shayari Project | Self |
| 2018 | Bird of Dusk | (archival footage) |
| 2018 | Manto | Abid Ali Abid |
| 2017 | Hanuman Da Damdaar | Valmiki (voice) |
| 2017 | Bareilly Ki Barfi | Narrator |
| 2015 | Shamitabh | Self |
| 2015 | Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema | Self |
| 2014 | Jai Ho | self |
| 2009 | Luck by Chance | Self |
| 2009 | Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye | Judge 1 |
| 1989 | Follow That Star - Amitabh Bachchan | |
| The Master: Shyam Benegal | Himself |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Roshans | Self |
| 2024 | Angry Young Men | Self |
| 2017 | TED Talks India | Self |
| 2011 | The Story of Film: An Odyssey | Self |
| 2004 | Indian Idol | Judge |
| 2004 | Indian Idol | Self |
| 2004 | Koffee with Karan | Self |
| 2002 | Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai | Himself |