Son of the well known Urdu poet and film lyricist, Jan Nisar Akhtar, and Safia Akhtar, Javed Akhtar belongs to a 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. Though an Urdu poet with collections of nazms and ghazals like Tarkash and ghazal albums like Sangam (in collaboration with the internationally acclaimed singer composer, late Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan) to his credit, Akhtar is best known for his celebrated partnership with Salim Khan, with whom he wrote the story, screenplay and dialogues of some of the biggest hits in Indian cinema during the 70s and 80s, like Zanjeer, Deewar, Sholay, Haathi Mere Saathi, Seeta Aur Geeta, Don and Trishul. Unfortunately, the duo separated and after their split, Akhtar continued to write scripts for films and some of them like Sagar, Mr. India, Betaab and Arjun have been tremendously successful. He started writing lyrics with Yash Chopra's Silsila and interestingly has more assignments as a lyricist than as a scriptwriter now. His songs have achieved unparalleled popularity and at present he is the most respected lyricist in India. Many of his songs, from films like Mr. India, Sagar, Tezaab, 1942 A Love Story, Sardari Begum, Border, Saaz, Lagaan, Dil Chahta Hai, Kal Ho Na Ho, Main Hoon Na, Swades, Laqshya, Veer Zaara, Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, Don, Om Shanti Om, Rock On and Wake Up Sid! have been chart toppers. For his writings, Akhtar has won umpteen Filmfare and Screen awards for both scripts and lyrics. He won the National Award for Best Lyricist three years in succession for Saaz, Border and Godmother. He has also been honoured with the Padmashree by the President of India. After Lagaan, he penned the lyrics for Swades, Jodhaa Akbar and hence What's Your Raashee? is his fourth film with Ashutosh.

142Films
Javed Akhtar
Date of Birth : 17 January 1945
Place of Birth : Gwalior, India
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Javed Akhtar Filmography
Paltan
as Lyricist
Baaghi 2
as Lyricist
Hanuman Da Damdaar
as Cast
Poster Boys
as Lyricist
Tumhari Sulu
as Lyricist
Gold
as Lyricist, Dialogue Writer
Manto
as Special Appearance
Namaste England
as Lyricist
Chalk N Duster
as Lyricist
Mohenjo Daro
as Lyricist
Filmography as
- Cast
- Dialogue Writer
- Guest Appearance
- Lyricist
- Music Director
- Playback Singer
- Presenter
- Screenplay Writer
- Special Appearance
- Story Writer
Filmography as
- Adventure
- Action
- Children
- Comedy
- Drama
- Romance
- Science Fiction
- Thriller
- Epic
- Fantasy
- Gangsters
- Musical
- Period
- War
- Family
- Suspense
- Crime
- Animation
- Social
- Sports
- Reincarnation
- Biographical
Sholay 3D
As story-writer
Tango Charlie
As lyricist
Sholay
As story-writer
The Hero
As lyricist
Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey
As lyricist,story-writer
Paltan
As lyricist
Baaghi 2
As lyricist
Raees
As lyricist
Sholay 3D
As story-writer
Vishwaroop
As lyricist
Poster Boys
As lyricist
Namaste England
As lyricist
Sholay 3D
As story-writer
Dil Chahta Hai
As lyricist,presenter
Om Shanti Om
As lyricist
Tumhari Sulu
As lyricist
Gold
As dialogue-writer,lyricist
Manto
As special-appearance
Namaste England
As lyricist
Chalk N Duster
As lyricist
Kuch Naa Kaho
As lyricist
Sholay 3D
As story-writer
Veer-Zaara
As lyricist
Dil Chahta Hai
As lyricist,presenter
Sholay
As story-writer
Love Story 2050
As lyricist
Raees
As lyricist
Talaash
As lyricist
Sholay 3D
As story-writer
Vishwaroop
As lyricist
Don
As lyricist,screenplay-writer,story-writer
1947 Earth
As lyricist
Jodhaa Akbar
As lyricist
Mangal Pandey -The Rising
As lyricist
Lagaan
As lyricist
Agni Varsha
As lyricist
Don 2
As lyricist
Rock On!!
As lyricist
Aur Pyar Ho Gaya
As lyricist
Baadshah
As lyricist
Main Hoon Na
As lyricist
Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye
As lyricist
Gold
As dialogue-writer,lyricist
Mohenjo Daro
As lyricist
Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey
As lyricist,story-writer
Paltan
As lyricist
Border
As lyricist
Mangal Pandey -The Rising
As lyricist
Lakshya
As dialogue-writer,lyricist,screenplay-writer,story-writer
LOC – Kargil
As lyricist
Armaan
As dialogue-writer,lyricist
Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
As lyricist
Chalte Chalte
As lyricist
Zanjeer
As dialogue-writer,screenplay-writer,story-writer
Yaadon Ki Baarat
As screenplay-writer,story-writer
Talaash
As lyricist
Majboor
As dialogue-writer,screenplay-writer,story-writer
Calcutta Mail
As lyricist
Vishwaroop
As lyricist
Force
As lyricist
Zanjeer
As dialogue-writer,screenplay-writer,story-writer
Don
As dialogue-writer,screenplay-writer,story-writer
Duplicate
As lyricist
Hanuman Da Damdaar
As cast
Zokkomon
As lyricist
Manto
As special-appearance
Mirch
As lyricist
Krazzy 4
As lyricist
Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
As lyricist
What’s Your Raashee?
As lyricist
Gold
As dialogue-writer,lyricist
Om Shanti Om
As lyricist
Manto
As special-appearance
Filmography as
- 2018
- 2017
- 2016
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011
- 2010
- 2009
- 2008
- 2007
- 2006
- 2005
- 2004
- 2003
- 2002
- 2001
- 2000
- 1999
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- 1997
- 1994
- 1993
- 1989
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- 1987
- 1985
- 1984
- 1981
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- 1978
- 1977
- 1975
- 1974
- 1973
- 1971
Namaste England
as Lyricist
Manto
as Special Appearance
Gold
as Dialogue Writer, Lyricist
Baaghi 2
as Lyricist
Paltan
as Lyricist
Mohenjo Daro
as Lyricist
Chalk N Duster
as Lyricist
Dil Dhadakne Do
as Lyricist
Sholay 3D
as Story Writer
Vishwaroop
as Lyricist
Kai Po Che!
as Lyricist, Music Director
Gulel
as Lyricist
Shortcut
as Lyricist
Chamki Chameli
as Lyricist
Har Pal
as Lyricist
Life Goes On
as Lyricist
Talaash
as Lyricist
Ekk Deewana Tha
as Lyricist
Banda Yeh Bindaas Hai
as Lyricist
Don 2
as Lyricist
Game
as Lyricist
Force
as Lyricist
Miley Naa Miley Hum
as Lyricist
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
as Lyricist
Zokkomon
as Lyricist
Love BreakUps Zindagi
as Lyricist
Red Alert – the war within
as Lyricist
Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey
as Lyricist, Story Writer
Aisha
as Lyricist
Mirch
as Lyricist
Karthik Calling Karthik
as Lyricist
Prem Kaa Game
as Lyricist
Life Partner
as Lyricist
What’s Your Raashee?
as Lyricist
Short Kut
as Lyricist
Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye
as Lyricist
Wake Up Sid
as Lyricist
Luck By Chance
as Dialogue Writer, Guest Appearance, Lyricist
Jodhaa Akbar
as Lyricist
Love Story 2050
as Lyricist
Bhoothnath
as Lyricist
Krazzy 4
as Lyricist
Shaurya
as Lyricist
Rock On!!
as Lyricist
Khushboo
as Lyricist
Om Shanti Om
as Lyricist
Marigold
as Lyricist
The White Land
as Lyricist
Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd
as Lyricist
Dus Kahaniyaan
as Story Writer
Namastey London
as Lyricist
Strangers
as Lyricist
Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal
as Lyricist
Tara Rum Pum
as Lyricist
Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna
as Lyricist
An Unusual Story
as Lyricist
Corporate
as Cast
Umrao Jaan
as Lyricist, Playback Singer
Don
as Lyricist, Screenplay Writer, Story Writer
Kisna
as Lyricist
Tango Charlie
as Lyricist
Mangal Pandey -The Rising
as Lyricist
BOSE
as Lyricist
Hanan
as Lyricist
Dil Jo Bhi Kahey
as Lyricist
Kyon Ho Gaya Na
as Lyricist
Charas
as Lyricist
Lakshya
as Dialogue Writer, Lyricist, Screenplay Writer, Story Writer
Dobaara
as Lyricist
Swades
as Lyricist
Main Hoon Na
as Lyricist
Veer-Zaara
as Lyricist
The Hero
as Lyricist
Calcutta Mail
as Lyricist
Armaan
as Dialogue Writer, Lyricist
Supari
as Lyricist
Tehzeeb
as Lyricist
Chalte Chalte
as Lyricist
Kuch Naa Kaho
as Lyricist
LOC – Kargil
as Lyricist
Kal Ho Naa Ho
as Lyricist
Agni Varsha
as Lyricist
Badhaai Ho Badhaai
as Lyricist
Yeh Kya Ho Raha Hai?
as Lyricist
Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai
as Lyricist
Satta
as Lyricist
Lagaan
as Lyricist
Zubeidaa
as Lyricist
Pyar Ki Dhun
as Lyricist
Little John
as Lyricist
Dil Chahta Hai
as Lyricist, Presenter
Pukar
as Lyricist
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
as Lyricist
Gang
as Lyricist
Refugee
as Lyricist
Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya
as Lyricist
Champion
as Lyricist
Hamara Dil Aapke Paas Hai
as Lyricist
Karobaar
as Lyricist
Gaja Gamini
as Lyricist
Jeans
as Lyricist
Duplicate
as Lyricist
Kabhi Na Kabhi
as Dialogue Writer, Screenplay Writer, Story Writer
Angaaray
as Lyricist
1947 Earth
as Lyricist
Aur Pyar Ho Gaya
as Lyricist
Border
as Lyricist
Ishq
as Lyricist
Yes Boss
as Lyricist
Sardari Begum
as Lyricist
Gardish
as Lyricist
King Uncle
as Lyricist
Joshilaay
as Dialogue Writer, Screenplay Writer, Story Writer
Main Azaad Hoon
as Story Writer
Tezaab
as Lyricist
Meri Jung
as Lyricist
Chhota Chetan
as Lyricist
Silsila
as Lyricist
Saath Saath
as Lyricist
Kaala Patthar
as Story Writer
Imaan Dharam
as Dialogue Writer, Screenplay Writer, Story Writer
Majboor
as Dialogue Writer, Screenplay Writer, Story Writer
Yaadon Ki Baarat
as Screenplay Writer, Story Writer
Zanjeer
as Dialogue Writer, Screenplay Writer, Story Writer
Andaz
as Story Writer
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