Cast & creator
Javed Akhtar
Best known for Koffee with Karan, Indian Idol, Indian Idol
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.
Also known as: जावेद अख़्तर, Salim-Javed, Javed Akthar
141
film credits
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television credits
23
1969–2026 · acting roles
6.7
average across scored titles
Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (151)
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Koffee with Karan
Self
2004
Indian Idol
Judge
2004Indian Idol
Self
2004
Kaun Banega Crorepati
Self
2000Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
Himself
2002
3 Idiots
Thanks
2009
The Story of Film: An Odyssey
Self
2011
Border 2
Lyricist
2026
Batwara 1947
Lyricist
2026
The Roshans
Self
2025
Haiwaan
Lyricist
2026
Superboys of Malegaon
Lyricist
2025
Governor
Lyricist
2026Naan Vazhavaippen
Original Story
1979
Angry Young Men
Self
2024
Refugee
Lyricist
2000
Dunki
Lyricist
2023
Vani Rani
Story
1974
Sholay
Writer
1975
Don
Screenplay
2006
Jodhaa Akbar
Lyricist
2008
TED Talks India
Self
2017
Sattam
Original Story
1983
Wake Up Sid
Lyricist
2009
Border
Lyricist
1997
Dil Dhadakne Do
Dialogue
2015
Marigold
Lyricist
2007
Luck by Chance
Self
2009Luck by Chance
Dialogue
2009
Swades
Lyricist
2004
Lakshya
Screenplay
2004Lakshya
Story
2004Lakshya
Dialogue
2004
Mohenjo Daro
Lyricist
2016
Aalavandhan
Lyricist
2001
Thee
Original Story
1981
The Archies
Lyricist
2023Railway Coolie
Original Story
2000
Baadshah
Lyricist
1999
Mr. India
Writer
1987Mr. India
Songs
1987
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
Screenplay
1993Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
Story
1993
Jeans
Lyricist
1998
Kho Gaye Hum Kahan
Lyricist
2023
Don
Screenplay
1978Don
Dialogue
1978Don
Writer
1978
Jai Ho
self
2014
120 Bahadur
Lyricist
2025
Billa
Original Story
2007
Bad Newz
Lyricist
2024
Deewaar
Writer
1975
Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema
Self
2015
Little John
Lyricist
2001
Toofaan
Lyricist
2021
Seeta and Geeta
Writer
1972
Yes Boss
Lyricist
1997
Panipat
Lyricist
2019
Meri Jung
Writer
1985
Shamitabh
Self
2015
Mili
Lyricist
2022Masala Chai with Rahul Mahajan
Self
2025
Bareilly Ki Barfi
Narrator
2017
Shaan
Writer
1980
Mr. Bharath
Original Story
1986
Yaadon Ki Baaraat
Writer
1973Yaadon Ki Baaraat
Screenplay
1973Yaadon Ki Baaraat
Story
1973
Billa
Original Story
2009
Gold
Dialogue
2018
Namaste England
Lyricist
2018
Trishul
Story
1978Trishul
Screenplay
1978Trishul
Dialogue
1978
Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey
Lyricist
2010
1942: A Love Story
Lyricist
1994
Duniya
Writer
1984
Dostana
Writer
1980
Kaala Patthar
Writer
1979
Gardish
Musical
1993The Master: Shyam Benegal
Himself
2022
Manto
Abid Ali Abid
2018
Umrao Jaan
Lyricist
2006
Jhoothi Shaan
Screenplay
1991
Kyun! Ho Gaya Na...
Lyricist
2004
Follow That Star - Amitabh Bachchan
1989
Karthik Calling Karthik
Lyricist
2010
Aisha
Screenplay
2010
Yudhra
Lyricist
2024
Sathya
Original Story
1988
Ekk Deewana Tha
Lyricist
2012
Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye
Judge 1
2009
Arjun
Screenplay
1985Arjun
Story
1985Naalai Namadhe
Original Story
1975
Main Azaad Hoon
Writer
1989
Gaja Gamini
Additional Soundtrack
2000
Nautanki Saala!
Lyricist
2013
Sobharaj
Original Story
1986
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
2022
Yakeen
Dialogue
1969
Force
Musical
2011
Shakti
Writer
1982
Zanjeer
Writer
1973
Polladhavan
Original Story
1980
Saagar
Dialogue
1985Saagar
Screenplay
1985Saagar
Story
1985
Kranti
Writer
1981
Panga
Lyricist
2020
Joshilaay
Dialogue
1989Joshilaay
Story
1989Joshilaay
Screenplay
1989
Hanuman Da Damdaar
Valmiki (voice)
2017
Billa
Original Story
1980
Haathi Mere Saathi
Screenplay
1971
Saath Saath
Songs
1982
Majboor
Writer
1974
Haath Ki Safai
Screenplay
1974Haath Ki Safai
Dialogue
1974
Kabhi Na Kabhi
Story
1998Kabhi Na Kabhi
Dialogue
1998Kabhi Na Kabhi
Lyricist
1998
Immaan Dharam
Writer
1977
Main Aurr Mrs Khanna
Lyricist
2009
Armaan
Dialogue
2003Armaan
Screenplay
2003
Dacait
Writer
1987
Tumhari Sulu
Lyricist
2017
Bada Din
Lyricist
1998
Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya
Lyricist
2000
Khel
Writer
1992
Bird of Dusk
(archival footage)
2018
Supari
Lyricist
2003
Jai Karnataka
Story
1989
Nippulanti Manishi
Writer
1974
Savaal
Original Story
1981
Prem
Writer
1995
Annadammula Anubandham
Original Story
1975
Yugandhar
Original Story
1979
Zamana
Writer
1985
Raja Nanna Raja
Story
1976
Yuddha Kaanda
Story
1989Nathi Muthal Nathi Vare
Original Story
1983
Premada Kanike
Story
1976
Magaadu
Writer
1976
Don 3
Lyricist
All Night Long
Translator
2015
Aakhri Daao
Writer
1975
India Shayari Project
Self
2021