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Javed Akhtar

Javed Akhtar

Writing·1945·107 films

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.…

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As Writer

Swades
Swades (2004)
Sholay
Sholay (1975)
Don
Don (2006)
Jodhaa Akbar
Jodhaa Akbar (2008)
Wake Up Sid
Wake Up Sid (2009)
Dil Dhadakne Do
Dil Dhadakne Do (2015)
Lakshya
Lakshya (2004)
Baadshah
Baadshah (1999)
Mr. India
Mr. India (1987)
Dunki
Dunki (2023)
Karthik Calling Karthik
Karthik Calling Karthik (2010)
Yes Boss
Yes Boss (1997)
Mohenjo Daro
Mohenjo Daro (2016)
Border
Border (1997)
Don
Don (1978)
Gold
Gold (2018)
Kho Gaye Hum Kahan
Kho Gaye Hum Kahan (2023)
Luck by Chance
Luck by Chance (2009)
Deewaar
Deewaar (1975)
The Archies
The Archies (2023)
Billa
Billa (2007)
Main Aurr Mrs Khanna
Main Aurr Mrs Khanna (2009)
Force
Force (2011)
Tumhari Sulu
Tumhari Sulu (2017)
Superboys of Malegaon
Superboys of Malegaon (2025)
Panipat
Panipat (2019)
Jeans
Jeans (1998)
Seeta and Geeta
Seeta and Geeta (1972)
Aisha
Aisha (2010)
Zanjeer
Zanjeer (1973)
Bad Newz
Bad Newz (2024)
1942: A Love Story
1942: A Love Story (1994)
Toofaan
Toofaan (2021)
Aalavandhan
Aalavandhan (2001)
Panga
Panga (2020)
Yaadon Ki Baaraat
Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973)
Border 2
Border 2 (2026)
Shaan
Shaan (1980)
Nautanki Saala!
Nautanki Saala! (2013)
Trishul
Trishul (1978)
Billa
Billa (2009)
Kyun! Ho Gaya Na...
Kyun! Ho Gaya Na... (2004)
Shakti
Shakti (1982)
Mili
Mili (2022)
120 Bahadur
120 Bahadur (2025)
Saagar
Saagar (1985)
Ekk Deewana Tha
Ekk Deewana Tha (2012)
Dostana
Dostana (1980)
Marigold
Marigold (2007)
Haathi Mere Saathi
Haathi Mere Saathi (1971)
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1993)
Khel
Khel (1992)
Kaala Patthar
Kaala Patthar (1979)
Namaste England
Namaste England (2018)
Billa
Billa (1980)
Arjun
Arjun (1985)
Meri Jung
Meri Jung (1985)
Majboor
Majboor (1974)
Armaan
Armaan (2003)
Mr. Bharath
Mr. Bharath (1986)
Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey
Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey (2010)
Duniya
Duniya (1984)
Sathya
Sathya (1988)
Gardish
Gardish (1993)
Kranti
Kranti (1981)
Little John
Little John (2001)
Polladhavan
Polladhavan (1980)
Dacait
Dacait (1987)
Kabhi Na Kabhi
Kabhi Na Kabhi (1998)
Yakeen
Yakeen (1969)
Main Azaad Hoon
Main Azaad Hoon (1989)
Yudhra
Yudhra (2024)
Prem
Prem (1995)
Supari
Supari (2003)
Joshilaay
Joshilaay (1989)
Raja Nanna Raja
Raja Nanna Raja (1976)
Premada Kanike
Premada Kanike (1976)
Immaan Dharam
Immaan Dharam (1977)
Haath Ki Safai
Haath Ki Safai (1974)
Sobharaj
Sobharaj (1986)
Governor
Governor (2026)
Zamana
Zamana (1985)
Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya
Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya (2000)
Jhoothi Shaan
Jhoothi Shaan (1991)
Bada Din
Bada Din (1998)
Yugandhar
Yugandhar (1979)
Nippulanti Manishi
Nippulanti Manishi (1974)
Aakhri Daao
Aakhri Daao (1975)
Magaadu
Magaadu (1976)
Yuddha Kaanda
Yuddha Kaanda (1989)
Savaal
Savaal (1981)
Batwara 1947
Batwara 1947 (2026)
Don 3
Don 3
Annadammula Anubandham
Annadammula Anubandham (1975)
Vani Rani
Vani Rani (1974)
Jai Karnataka
Jai Karnataka (1989)

As Actor

Bareilly Ki Barfi
Bareilly Ki Barfi (2017)Narrator
Luck by Chance
Luck by Chance (2009)Self
Shamitabh
Shamitabh (2015)Self
Manto
Manto (2018)Abid Ali Abid
Hanuman Da Damdaar
Hanuman Da Damdaar (2017)Valmiki (voice)
Jai Ho
Jai Ho (2014)self
Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema
Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema (2015)Self
Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye
Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye (2009)Judge 1
India Shayari Project
India Shayari Project (2021)Self
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal (2022)
Follow That Star - Amitabh Bachchan
Follow That Star - Amitabh Bachchan (1989)
Bird of Dusk
Bird of Dusk (2018)(archival footage)