Javed Akhtar
Writing • 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 ...
Filmography
Batwara 1947
Lyricist
2026
Governor
Lyricist
2026
Border 2
Lyricist
2026
120 Bahadur
Lyricist
2025
Superboys of Malegaon
Lyricist
2025
The Roshans
Self
2025
Yudhra
Lyricist
2024
Angry Young Men
Self
2024
Bad Newz
Lyricist
2024
Kho Gaye Hum Kahan
Lyricist
2023
Dunki
Lyricist
2023
The Archies
Lyricist
2023
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
2022
Mili
Lyricist
2022
India Shayari Project
Self
2021
Toofaan
Lyricist
2021
Panga
Lyricist
2020
Panipat
Lyricist
2019
Namaste England
Lyricist
2018
Gold
Dialogue
2018
Bird of Dusk
(archival footage)
2018
Manto
Abid Ali Abid
2018
TED Talks India
Self
2017
Tumhari Sulu
Lyricist
2017
Bareilly Ki Barfi
Narrator
2017
Hanuman Da Damdaar
Valmiki (voice)
2017
Mohenjo Daro
Lyricist
2016
Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema
Self
2015
All Night Long
Translator
2015
Dil Dhadakne Do
Dialogue
2015
Shamitabh
Self
2015
Jai Ho
self
2014
Nautanki Saala!
Lyricist
2013
Ekk Deewana Tha
Lyricist
2012
Force
Musical
2011
The Story of Film: An Odyssey
Self
2011
Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey
Lyricist
2010
Aisha
Screenplay
2010
Karthik Calling Karthik
Lyricist
2010
3 Idiots
Thanks
2009
Main Aurr Mrs Khanna
Lyricist
2009
Wake Up Sid
Lyricist
2009
Billa
Original Story
2009
Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye
Judge 1
2009
Luck by Chance
Self
2009
Jodhaa Akbar
Lyricist
2008
Billa
Original Story
2007
Marigold
Lyricist
2007
Don
Screenplay
2006
Swades
Lyricist
2004
Koffee with Karan
Self
2004
Indian Idol
Judge
2004
Kyun! Ho Gaya Na...
Lyricist
2004
Lakshya
Screenplay
2004
Supari
Lyricist
2003
Armaan
Screenplay
2003
Aalavandhan
Lyricist
2001
Little John
Lyricist
2001
Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya
Lyricist
2000
Gaja Gamini
Additional Soundtrack
2000
Kaun Banega Crorepati
Self
2000
Baadshah
Lyricist
1999
Bada Din
Lyricist
1998
Jeans
Lyricist
1998
Kabhi Na Kabhi
Story
1998
Yes Boss
Lyricist
1997
Border
Lyricist
1997
Prem
Writer
1995
1942: A Love Story
Lyricist
1994
Gardish
Musical
1993
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
Screenplay
1993
Khel
Writer
1992
Jhoothi Shaan
Screenplay
1991
Main Azaad Hoon
Writer
1989
Jai Karnataka
Story
1989
Follow That Star - Amitabh Bachchan
1989
Joshilaay
Screenplay
1989
Yuddha Kaanda
Story
1989
Sathya
Original Story
1988
Mr. India
Writer
1987
Dacait
Writer
1987
Sobharaj
Original Story
1986
Mr. Bharath
Original Story
1986
Zamana
Writer
1985
Meri Jung
Writer
1985
Saagar
Dialogue
1985
Arjun
Screenplay
1985
Duniya
Writer
1984
Shakti
Writer
1982
Saath Saath
Songs
1982
Savaal
Original Story
1981
Kranti
Writer
1981
Shaan
Writer
1980
Polladhavan
Original Story
1980
Dostana
Writer
1980
Billa
Original Story
1980
Yugandhar
Original Story
1979
Kaala Patthar
Writer
1979
Don
Screenplay
1978
Trishul
Dialogue
1978
Immaan Dharam
Writer
1977
Raja Nanna Raja
Story
1976
Magaadu
Writer
1976
Premada Kanike
Story
1976
Sholay
Writer
1975
Aakhri Daao
Writer
1975
Annadammula Anubandham
Original Story
1975
Deewaar
Writer
1975
Majboor
Writer
1974
Nippulanti Manishi
Writer
1974
Haath Ki Safai
Dialogue
1974
Vani Rani
Story
1974
Zanjeer
Writer
1973
Yaadon Ki Baaraat
Writer
1973
Seeta and Geeta
Writer
1972
Haathi Mere Saathi
Screenplay
1971
Yakeen
Dialogue
1969
Don 3
Lyricist