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Son of well-known Urdu poet and film lyricist Jan Nisar Akhtar and Safia Akhtar, teacher and writer, Javed Akhtar belongs to a family lineage that can be traced back to seven generations of writers. The highly respected Urdu poet, Majaz was his mother’s brother and the work of Muzter Khairabadi, his grandfather, is looked upon as a milestone in Urdu Poetry.Javed Akhtar's body of work can be categorized under three distinct categories - Script Writer, Lyricist and Poet. Along with his ex-partner, Salim, he scripted super hits like, 'Zanjeer', 'Deewar',' Sholay', 'Haathi Mere Saathi', 'Seeta Aur Geeta', 'Don', 'Trishul', etc. Salim-Javed as a writer-duo gave to Indian Cinema the memorable persona of the ‘Angry Young Man’. After the split from his partner Salim (in 1981), he has written a list of successful films, notable amongst them are; 'Sagar', 'Mr. India', 'Betaab', 'Arjun' and Lakshya etc.

Born on: 17 January, 1945

Music

Main Jahan Rahoon

Hindi ● TBA

Lyricist

Mili

Hindi ● 2022

Lyricist

Toofaan

Hindi ● 2021

Lyricist

Panga

Hindi ● 2020

Lyricist

Panipat

Hindi ● 2019

Lyricist

PM Narendra Modi

Telugu ● 2019

Lyricist

Gully Boy

Hindi ● 2019

Lyricist

Namaste England

Hindi ● 2018

Lyricist

Paltan

Hindi ● 2018

Lyricist

Gold

Hindi ● 2018

Lyricist

Baaghi 2

Hindi ● 2018

Lyricist

Tumhari Sulu

Hindi ● 2017

Lyricist

Poster Boys

Hindi ● 2017

Lyricist

Raees

Hindi ● 2017

Lyricist

Rock On 2

Hindi ● 2016

Lyricist

Mahayoddha Rama

Hindi ● 2016

Lyricist

Mohenjo Daro

Hindi ● 2016

Lyricist

Chalk N Duster

Hindi ● 2016

Lyricist

Leke Aaja Band Baja Ye Pawan Raja

Bhojpuri ● 2015

Lyricist

Dil Dhadakne Do

Hindi ● 2015

Lyricist

Kuch Kuch Locha Hai

Hindi ● 2015

Lyricist

Vishwaroop

Hindi ● 2013

Lyricist

Vishwaroopam

Tamil ● 2013

Lyricist

Talaash

Hindi ● 2012

Lyricist

Ekk Deewana Tha

Hindi ● 2012

Lyricist

Don 2

Hindi ● 2011

Lyricist

Don 2

Tamil ● 2011

Lyricist

Miley - Naa Miley - Hum

Hindi ● 2011

Lyricist

Love Breakups Zindagi

Hindi ● 2011

Lyricist

Force

Hindi ● 2011

Lyricist

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

Hindi ● 2011

Lyricist

Banda Yeh Bindaas Hai

Hindi ● 2011

Lyricist

Shaitan

Hindi ● 2011

Lyricist

Zokkomon

Hindi ● 2011

Lyricist

Game

Hindi ● 2011

Lyricist

Life Goes On

English ● 2011

Lyricist

Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey

Hindi ● 2010

Lyricist

Aisha

Hindi ● 2010

Lyricist

Anthaara Yudham

Telugu ● 2010

Lyricist

Red Alert - The War Within

Hindi ● 2010

Lyricist

Hum Tum Aur Ghost

Hindi ● 2010

Lyricist

Karthik Calling Karthik

Hindi ● 2010

Lyricist

Main Aurr Mrs Khanna

Hindi ● 2009

Lyricist

Wake Up Sid

Hindi ● 2009

Lyricist

What's Your Raashee?

Hindi ● 2009

Lyricist

Yeh Mera India

Hindi ● 2009

Lyricist

Life Partner

Hindi ● 2009

Lyricist

Shortkut - The Con Is On

Hindi ● 2009

Lyricist

Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye

Hindi ● 2009

Lyricist

Luck by Chance

Hindi ● 2009

Lyricist

Har Pal

Hindi ● 2009

Lyricist

Love Story 2050

Hindi ● 2008

Lyricist

Khushboo-The Fragrance of Love

Hindi ● 2008

Lyricist

Bhoothnath

Hindi ● 2008

Lyricist

Krazzy 4

Hindi ● 2008

Lyricist

Shaurya

Hindi ● 2008

Lyricist

Jodhaa Akbar

Hindi ● 2008

Lyricist

Strangers

Hindi ● 2007

Lyricist

Om Shanti Om

Hindi ● 2007

Lyricist

Namastey London

Hindi ● 2007

Lyricist

Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.

Hindi ● 2007

Lyricist

Umrao Jaan

Hindi ● 2006

Lyricist

Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna

Hindi ● 2006

Lyricist

Dil Jo Bhi Kahey...

Hindi ● 2005

Lyricist

Mangal Pandey: The Rising

Hindi ● 2005

Lyricist

Tango Charlie

Hindi ● 2005

Lyricist

Kisna: The Warrior Poet

English ● 2005

Lyricist

Swades

Hindi ● 2004

Lyricist

Veer-Zaara

Hindi ● 2004

Lyricist

Kyun! Ho Gaya Na...

Hindi ● 2004

Lyricist

Lakshya

Hindi ● 2004

Lyricist

Main Hoon Na

Hindi ● 2004

Lyricist

LOC Kargil

Hindi ● 2003

Lyricist

Kal Ho Naa Ho

Hindi ● 2003

Lyricist

Tehzeeb

Hindi ● 2003

Lyricist

Calcutta Mail

Hindi ● 2003

Lyricist

Chalte Chalte

Hindi ● 2003

Lyricist

Armaan

Hindi ● 2003

Lyricist

Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai

Hindi ● 2002

Lyricist

Moksha: Salvation

Hindi ● 2001

Lyricist

Dil Chahta Hai

Hindi ● 2001

Lyricist

Lagaan

Hindi ● 2001

Lyricist

Zubeidaa

Hindi ● 2001

Lyricist

Raja Ko Rani Se Pyaar Ho Gaya

Hindi ● 2000

Lyricist

Gaja Gamini

Hindi ● 2000

Background Music

Karobaar

Hindi ● 2000

Lyricist

Gang

Hindi ● 2000

Lyricist

Pukar

Hindi ● 2000

Lyricist

Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani

Hindi ● 2000

Lyricist

Dillagi

Hindi ● 1999

Lyricist

1947: Earth

Hindi ● 1999

Lyricist

Arjun Pandit

Hindi ● 1999

Lyricist

Godmother

Hindi ● 1999

Lyricist

Keemat

Hindi ● 1998

Lyricist

Duplicate

Hindi ● 1998

Lyricist

Kabhi Na Kabhi

Hindi ● 1998

Lyricist

Bada Din

Hindi ● 1998

Lyricist

Ishq

Hindi ● 1997

Lyricist

Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya

Hindi ● 1997

Playback Singer

Yes Boss

Hindi ● 1997

Lyricist

Mrityudand

Hindi ● 1997

Lyricist

Virasat

Hindi ● 1997

Lyricist

Darmiyaan: In Between

Hindi ● 1997

Lyricist

Saaz

Hindi ● 1997

Lyricist

Diljale

Hindi ● 1996

Lyricist

Kalaapani

Malayalam ● 1996

Lyricist

1942: A Love Story

Hindi ● 1994

Lyricist

Gardish

Hindi ● 1993

Lyricist

Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja

Hindi ● 1993

Lyricist

Khel

Hindi ● 1992

Lyricist

Jhoothi Shaan

Hindi ● 1991

Lyricist

Narasimha

Hindi ● 1991

Lyricist

Jamai Raja

Hindi ● 1990

Lyricist

Jeevan Ek Sangharsh

Hindi ● 1990

Lyricist

Mr India

Hindi ● 1987

Lyricist

Mashaal

Hindi ● 1984

Lyricist

Writers

Gold

Hindi ● 2018

Dialogue Writer

Dil Dhadakne Do

Hindi ● 2015

Dialogue Writer

Sholay 3D

Hindi ● 2014

Screenplay Writer

Kismat Talkies

Hindi ● 2013

Screenplay Writer

Thoofan

Telugu ● 2013

Story Writer

Zanjeer

Hindi ● 2013

Story Writer

Billa

Telugu ● 2009

Story Writer

Luck by Chance

Hindi ● 2009

Dialogue Writer

Billa

Tamil ● 2007

Story Writer

Don

Hindi ● 2006

Screenplay Writer

Lakshya

Hindi ● 2004

Story Writer, Dialogue Writer, Screenplay Writer

Armaan

Hindi ● 2003

Dialogue Writer, Screenplay Writer

Kabhi Na Kabhi

Hindi ● 1998

Story Writer, Dialogue Writer, Screenplay Writer

Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja

Hindi ● 1993

Screenplay Writer, Story Writer, Dialogue Writer

Khel

Hindi ● 1992

Dialogue Writer, Story Writer, Screenplay Writer

Jeevan Ek Sangharsh

Hindi ● 1990

Dialogue Writer, Screenplay Writer

Main Azaad Hoon

Hindi ● 1989

Dialogue Writer

Joshilaay

Hindi ● 1989

Screenplay Writer, Story Writer, Dialogue Writer

Sathyaa

Tamil ● 1988

Story Writer

Bharatamlo Arjundu

Telugu ● 1987

Story Writer

Mr India

Hindi ● 1987

Dialogue Writer

Dacait

Hindi ● 1987

Screenplay Writer, Dialogue Writer, Story Writer

Meri Jung

Hindi ● 1985

Screenplay Writer

Saagar

Hindi ● 1985

Screenplay Writer, Dialogue Writer, Story Writer

Arjun

Hindi ● 1985

Screenplay Writer, Dialogue Writer, Story Writer

Zamana

Hindi ● 1985

Screenplay Writer

Duniya

Hindi ● 1984

Screenplay Writer, Story Writer, Dialogue Writer

Mashaal

Hindi ● 1984

Screenplay Writer, Story Writer, Dialogue Writer

Betaab

Hindi ● 1983

Screenplay Writer

Sattam

Tamil ● 1983

Story Writer

Shakti

Hindi ● 1982

Story Writer

Kranti

Hindi ● 1981

Screenplay Writer, Story Writer

Shaan

Hindi ● 1980

Story Writer

Dostana

Hindi ● 1980

Story Writer

Yugandhar

Telugu ● 1979

Story Writer

Kala Patthar

Hindi ● 1979

Story Writer

Don

Hindi ● 1978

Screenplay Writer, Story Writer, Dialogue Writer

Trishul

Hindi ● 1978

Dialogue Writer, Story Writer, Screenplay Writer

Manushulu Chesina Dongalu

Telugu ● 1977

Story Writer

Chacha Bhatija

Hindi ● 1977

Dialogue Writer, Screenplay Writer

Imaan Dharam

Hindi ● 1977

Screenplay Writer, Story Writer, Dialogue Writer

Sholay

Hindi ● 1975

Story Writer

Nalai Namadhe

Tamil ● 1975

Story Writer

Deewar

Hindi ● 1975

Dialogue Writer, Story Writer, Screenplay Writer

Aakhri Dao

Hindi ● 1975

Screenplay Writer

Majboor

Hindi ● 1974

Screenplay Writer, Story Writer, Dialogue Writer

Haath Ki Safai

Hindi ● 1974

Dialogue Writer, Screenplay Writer, Story Writer

Yaadon Ki Baaraat

Hindi ● 1973

Story Writer, Screenplay Writer

Zanjeer

Hindi ● 1973

Screenplay Writer, Dialogue Writer, Story Writer

Seeta Aur Geeta

Hindi ● 1972

Screenplay Writer, Dialogue Writer

Haathi Mere Saathi

Hindi ● 1971

Screenplay Writer

Andaz

Hindi ● 1971

Screenplay Writer

Yakeen

Hindi ● 1969

Dialogue Writer

Cast

Decoding Shankar

English ● TBA

Actor

The Master Shyam Benegal

English ● TBA

Actor

Manto

Hindi ● 2018

Supporting Actor

Shamitabh

Hindi ● 2015

Special Appearance

Bollywood: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told

English ● 2012

Actor

Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye

Hindi ● 2009

Supporting Actor

Luck by Chance

Hindi ● 2009

Special Appearance

Corporate

Hindi ● 2006

Special Appearance

Thanks

Tees Maar Khan

Hindi ● 2010

Special Thanks

3 Idiots

Hindi ● 2009

Special Thanks

Luck by Chance

Hindi ● 2009

Special Thanks

Fire

English ● 1998

Special Thanks

Fire

Hindi ● 1998

Special Thanks

Art

Mitti

Hindi ● 2001

Production Designer

Javed Akhtar

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Posters

Videos

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