Javed Akhtar
Writing
- Born
- January 17, 1945 (age 81)
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
Behind the camera108
- 2026Haiwaan Lyricist
- 2026Batwara 1947 Lyricist
- 2026Governor Lyricist
- 2026Border 2 Lyricist
- 2025120 Bahadur Lyricist
- 2025Superboys of Malegaon Lyricist
- 2024Yudhra Lyricist
- 2024Bad Newz Lyricist
- 2023Kho Gaye Hum Kahan Lyricist
- 2023Dunki Lyricist