Javed Akhtar
Javed Akhtar is an Indian screenwriter, lyricist, poet, and political activist. Renowned for his extensive work in Hindi cinema, he has won five National Film Awards and sixteen Filmfare Awards. He was honoured with the Padma Shri in 1999 and the Padma Bhushan in 2007, two of India's highest civilian honours. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest screenwriters and lyricists in the history of Indian cinema.
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Batwara 1947
writer
2026
Governor
writer
2026
Border 2
writer
2026
120 Bahadur
writer
2025
Superboys of Malegaon
writer
2025
Kho Gaye Hum Kahan
writer
2023
Dunki
writer
2023
The Archies
writer
2023
Mili
writer
2022
Toofaan
writer
2021
Panga
writer
2020
Panipat
writer
2019
Namaste England
writer
2018
Gold
writer
2018
Manto
actor
2018
Tumhari Sulu
writer
2017
Bareilly Ki Barfi
actor
2017
Hanuman Da Damdaar
actor
2017
Mohenjo Daro
writer
2016
Dil Dhadakne Do
writer
2015
Shamitabh
actor
2015
Nautanki Saala!
writer
2013
Force
writer
2011
Aisha
writer
2010
Karthik Calling Karthik
writer
2010
Wake Up Sid
writer
2009
Billa
writer
2009
Luck by Chance
writer
2009
Jodhaa Akbar
writer
2008
Billa
writer
2007
Marigold
writer
2007
Don
writer
2006
Corporate
actor
2006
Swades
writer
2004
Kyun! Ho Gaya Na...
writer
2004
Lakshya
writer
2004
Supari
writer
2003
Armaan
writer
2003
Aalavandhan
writer
2001
Little John
writer
2001
Baadshah
writer
1999
Jeans
writer
1998
Yes Boss
writer
1997
Border
writer
1997
1942: A Love Story
writer
1994
Gardish
writer
1993
Sathya
writer
1988
Mr. India
writer
1987
Dacait
writer
1987
Zamana
writer
1985
Meri Jung
writer
1985
Saagar
writer
1985
Arjun
writer
1985
Duniya
writer
1984
Shakti
writer
1982
Kranti
writer
1981
Shaan
writer
1980
Dostana
writer
1980
Yugandhar
writer
1979
Don
writer
1978
Trishul
writer
1978
Immaan Dharam
writer
1977
Sholay
writer
1975
Deewaar
writer
1975
Majboor
writer
1974
Yaadon Ki Baaraat
writer
1973
Seeta and Geeta
writer
1972
Haathi Mere Saathi
writer
1971
Don 3
writer