Javed Akhtar
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.
Follow That Star - Amitabh Bachchan
Bird of Dusk
((archival footage))
Shamitabh
(Self)
Naam Tha Kanhaiyalal
Luck by Chance
(Self)
Hanuman Da Damdaar
(Valmiki (voice))
Bareilly Ki Barfi
(Narrator)
Manto
(Abid Ali Abid)
Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema
(Self)
Jai Ho
(self)
India Shayari Project
(Self)
Mere Khwabon Mein Jo Aaye
(Judge 1)
The Master: Shyam Benegal
(Himself)
Indian Idol
(Judge)
TED Talks India
(Self)
The Story of Film: An Odyssey
(Self)
Indian Idol
(Self)
Koffee with Karan
(Self)
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
(Himself)
Angry Young Men
(Self)
The Roshans
(Self)
Kaun Banega Crorepati
(Self)
Mr. Bharath
(Original Story)
Toofaan
(Lyricist)
Little John
(Lyricist)
Billa
(Original Story)
Lakshya
(Screenplay)
Shaan
(Writer)
Don
(Dialogue)
Don
(Writer)
Don
(Screenplay)
Vani Rani
(Story)
Aalavandhan
(Lyricist)
Savaal
(Original Story)
Yaadon Ki Baaraat
(Writer)
Aisha
(Screenplay)
Armaan
(Screenplay)
Armaan
(Dialogue)
Arjun
(Screenplay)
Don 3
(Lyricist)
Dostana
(Writer)
Kabhi Na Kabhi
(Dialogue)
Kabhi Na Kabhi
(Story)
Billa
(Original Story)
Saagar
(Story)
Saagar
(Screenplay)
Saagar
(Dialogue)
Shakti
(Writer)
Ekk Deewana Tha
(Lyricist)
Nathi Muthal Nathi Vare
(Original Story)
Zamana
(Writer)
Naalai Namadhe
(Original Story)
Yakeen
(Dialogue)
Baadshah
(Lyricist)
Yes Boss
(Lyricist)
Haath Ki Safai
(Screenplay)
Haath Ki Safai
(Dialogue)
Polladhavan
(Original Story)
Trishul
(Dialogue)
Trishul
(Story)
Trishul
(Screenplay)
Zanjeer
(Writer)
Main Azaad Hoon
(Writer)
Nautanki Saala!
(Lyricist)
Dunki
(Lyricist)
Wake Up Sid
(Lyricist)
Mr. India
(Writer)
The Archies
(Lyricist)
Sholay
(Writer)
Kho Gaye Hum Kahan
(Lyricist)
Mili
(Lyricist)
Karthik Calling Karthik
(Lyricist)
Border
(Lyricist)
Saath Saath
(Songs)
Annadammula Anubandham
(Original Story)
Premada Kanike
(Story)
3 Idiots
(Thanks)
Dacait
(Writer)
Tumhari Sulu
(Lyricist)
Namaste England
(Lyricist)
Immaan Dharam
(Writer)
Seeta and Geeta
(Writer)
Lahore 1947
(Lyricist)
Mr. India
(Songs)
Haathi Mere Saathi
(Screenplay)
Duniya
(Writer)
Nippulanti Manishi
(Writer)
Magaadu
(Writer)
Yugandhar
(Writer)
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
(Story)
Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja
(Screenplay)
Meri Jung
(Writer)
Yaadon Ki Baaraat
(Screenplay)
Yaadon Ki Baaraat
(Story)
Jhoothi Shaan
(Screenplay)
Luck by Chance
(Dialogue)
Bad Newz
(Lyricist)
Gold
(Dialogue)
Aakhri Daao
(Writer)
Yudhra
(Lyricist)
Lakshya
(Dialogue)
Lakshya
(Story)
Dil Dhadakne Do
(Dialogue)
Don
(Screenplay)
Gaja Gamini
(Additional Soundtrack)
Joshilaay
(Dialogue)
Joshilaay
(Story)
Joshilaay
(Screenplay)
Main Aurr Mrs Khanna
(Lyricist)
Marigold
(Lyricist)
Mohenjo Daro
(Lyricist)
Kyun! Ho Gaya Na...
(Lyricist)
Jodhaa Akbar
(Lyricist)
Jeans
(Lyricist)
Kabhi Na Kabhi
(Lyricist)
Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey
(Lyricist)
Raja Ko Rani Se Pyar Ho Gaya
(Lyricist)
Panipat
(Lyricist)
Panga
(Lyricist)
Kranti
(Writer)
Kaala Patthar
(Writer)
Deewaar
(Writer)
Majboor
(Writer)
Billa
(Original Story)
Force
(Musical)
Swades
(Lyricist)
Gardish
(Musical)
Supari
(Lyricist)
Sathya
(Original Story)
Arjun
(Story)
Sobharaj
(Original Story)
1942: A Love Story
(Lyricist)
Khel
(Writer)
120 Bahadur
(Lyricist)
Raja Nanna Raja
(Story)
Border 2
(Lyricist)
Prem
(Writer)
Superboys of Malegaon
(Lyricist)
Yuddha Kaanda
(Story)
Jai Karnataka
(Story)
All Night Long
(Translator)
Bada Din
(Lyricist)