Biography
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.
Awards & recognition
- Sahitya Akademi Award in Urdu · 2013
- Padma Bhushan · 2007
- National Film Award — Best Lyrics · 2003
- National Film Award — Best Lyrics · 2001
- Padma Shri in arts · 1999
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- IIFA Lifetime Achievement Award
Filmography50+ titles
Saath Saath
Angry Young Men
3 Idiots
The Roshans
The Story of Film: An Odyssey
Kaala Patthar
Superboys of Malegaon
Meri Jung
Shakti
Swades
Duniya
Deewaar
Border 2
Wake Up Sid
Majboor
Mr. Bharath
Gold
Sholay
Seeta Aur Geeta
Dil Dhadakne Do
Don
Mr. India
Shaan
Aalavandhan
Panga
Billa
Lakshya
Force
Luck by Chance
Saagar
Don
Kho Gaye Hum Kahan
Border
Trishul
120 Bahadur
Mili
Jeans
Dunki
Karthik Calling Karthik
Dostana
Shamitabh
Panipat
1942: A Love Story
Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey
Koffee with Karan
Little John
The Archies
Armaan
Dacait
Toofaan