Biography
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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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
Karthik Calling Karthik
Jeans
Dunki
Dostana
Shamitabh
Panipat
1942: A Love Story
Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey
Koffee with Karan
Little John
The Archies
Armaan
Dacait
Toofaan