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Born:
1945-01-17
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Credits:
23 Total Roles
Javed Akhtar
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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.
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
Bareilly Ki Barfi
Narrator
Luck by Chance
Self
The Story of Film: An Odyssey
Self
Shamitabh
Self
Manto
Abid Ali Abid
Kaun Banega Crorepati
Self
Koffee with Karan
Self
Indian Idol
Judge
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Masala Chai with Rahul Mahajan TV | Self |
| 2025 | The Roshans TV | Self |
| 2024 | Angry Young Men TV | Self |
| 2022 | Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal MOVIE | Self |
| 2022 | The Master: Shyam Benegal MOVIE | Himself |
| 2021 | India Shayari Project MOVIE | Self |
| 2018 | Bird of Dusk MOVIE | (archival footage) |
| 2018 | Manto MOVIE | Abid Ali Abid |
| 2017 | TED Talks India TV | Self |
| 2017 | Bareilly Ki Barfi MOVIE | Narrator |