Javed Akhtar
Known for WritingBorn 1945-01-17 (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.Read more
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Jhoothi Shaan
1991 · Movie
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Zamana
1985 · Movie
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Aakhri Daao
1975 · Movie
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Yuddha Kaanda
1989 · Movie
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All Night Long
2015 · Movie
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Savaal
1981 · Movie
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Raja Nanna Raja
1976 · Movie
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Angry Young Men
2024 · Series
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Premada Kanike
1976 · Movie
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Saath Saath
1982 · Movie
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The Roshans
2025 · Series
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3 Idiots
2009 · Movie
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Gardish
1993 · Movie
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Bada Din
1998 · Movie
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The Story of Film: An Odyssey
2011 · Series
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Yugandhar
1979 · Movie
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Superboys of Malegaon
2025 · Movie
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Yaadon Ki Baaraat
1973 · Movie
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Manto
2018 · Movie
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Border 2
2026 · Movie
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Jodhaa Akbar
2008 · Movie
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Kaala Patthar
1979 · Movie
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Swades
2004 · Movie
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Sobharaj
1986 · Movie
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Wake Up Sid
2009 · Movie
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Immaan Dharam
1977 · Movie
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Meri Jung
1985 · Movie
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Haath Ki Safai
1974 · Movie
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Gold
2018 · Movie
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Kabhi Na Kabhi
1998 · Movie
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Shakti
1982 · Movie
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Duniya
1984 · Movie
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Sathya
1988 · Movie
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Bareilly Ki Barfi
2017 · Movie
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Deewaar
1975 · Movie
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Dil Dhadakne Do
2015 · Movie
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Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya
2000 · Movie
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Billa
1980 · Movie
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Don
2006 · Movie
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Mr. Bharath
1986 · Movie
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Panga
2020 · Movie
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Majboor
1974 · Movie
Nathi Muthal Nathi Vare
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Nathi Muthal Nathi Vare
1983 · Movie
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Sholay
1975 · Movie
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Haathi Mere Saathi
1971 · Movie
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Aalavandhan
2001 · Movie
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Billa
2007 · Movie
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Kho Gaye Hum Kahan
2023 · Movie