Javed Akhtar

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...

Known For

Sholay

Writer

Don

Screenplay

Swades

Lyricist

Cast Credits

Manto

as Abid Ali Abid

Hanuman Da Damdaar

as Valmiki (voice)

Crew Credits

Lahore 1947

Lyricist

Border 2

Lyricist

120 Bahadur

Lyricist

Yudhra

Lyricist

Bad Newz

Lyricist

Dunki

Lyricist

The Archies

Lyricist

Mili

Lyricist

Toofaan

Lyricist

Panga

Lyricist

Panipat

Lyricist

Gold

Dialogue

Tumhari Sulu

Lyricist

Mohenjo Daro

Lyricist

All Night Long

Translator

Force

Musical

Aisha

Screenplay

Wake Up Sid

Lyricist

Billa

Original Story

Jodhaa Akbar

Lyricist